About this episode

Chael Sonnen discusses Kamaru Usman's potential retirement, Arman Tsarukyan's future, and Conor McGregor's recovery plans.

Should Kamaru Usman retire—or has he finally found the right division? Does Dricus du Plessis deserve another championship opportunity? Where does Nassourdine Imavov fit? Arman Tsarukyan's mindset after defeat, left Chael convinced that Tsarukyan will become a UFC champion. Finally, Chael reacts to Conor McGregor's recovery, and what a rematch with Max Holloway could look like.

People in this episode

Host: Chael Sonnen

Topics covered

• UFC
• fighter retirement
• championship opportunities
• fighter mindset
• recovery
• rematch analysis

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