Justin Gaethje's Stunning Upset, Tom Aspinall's Problem & Khamzat's Wild Wrestling Brawl
6/16/20261 hr
Chael breaks down one of the most fascinating nights in recent MMA history.
After rewatching Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, Chael explains why the fight wasn't nearly as simple as the final result suggests, why Mark Goddard's controversial decision may have saved a champion, and what Arman Tsarukyan's $1 million bet says about where the lightweight division goes next.
Then, he dives into the heavyweight picture: Tom Aspinall's uncertain future, why Ciryl Gane deserves an apology, the ripple effects of Alex Pereira's loss, and why Josh Hokit may have suddenly become one of the most important names in the division.
Plus, Tyson Fury's White House appearance, Dana White's boxing ambitions, and the chaotic aftermath of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dillon Danis at Real American Freestyle—including the brawl that stole headlines after the match ended.
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsChael Sonnen· Host0:00
[upbeat music] What's happening, guys? Happy Tuesday, and what a happy Tuesday it is. Oh my goodness. Dare I say the greatest sporting event I've ever witnessed. The White House really was special, and there's nothing political about that, guys. Nothing at all. This was sport, and it was not only our sport of MMA, it was also the sport of boxing. And it wasn't just boxing, we also had Roman Reigns. I mean, just for example. We also had wrestling, and it's the one thing we're gonna have to get used to now. The world and the landscape is gonna be very different under the TKO era. It was a treat. It was awesome. We got a new champion in two different divisions, which means we need new contenders. I've got some thoughts on who those might be. Let's get started. [upbeat music] Oh my goodness. Was ... The White House was-- it was so special. It was so special. Where should we begin? Listen, I didn't get the Tyson Fury piece. I j- I just didn't get it. It was dark where they interviewed him. The claw