Chael Predicts Next UFC Heavyweight Champion...It's Not Who You Think!

Chael Sonnen Predicts the Next UFC Heavyweight Champion - And It's Not Who You Think Chael Sonnen answers your questions in another episode of Ask Uncle Chael. This week Chael makes a bold prediction on who holds the UFC Heavyweight Championship at the end of 2026, breaks down why Tom Aspinall hiring Eddie Hearn could be a serious psychological problem heading into his next fight, and explains why Jon Jones has no business being outside the top 15 regardless of his retirement status. Plus Chael shares what keeps his passion and energy burning after all these years in combat sports, weighs in on the Bisping vs Hamill controversy, and debates who has had the most successful post-UFC career. Whether you're a die-hard MMA fan or just discovering Chael Sonnen, this is the episode that reminds you why Uncle Chael is the most informed voice in the fight game. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. 00:00 — Introduction: Ask Uncle Chael begins 00:33 — Who holds the UFC Heavyweight belt at end of 2026? 00:58 — Aspinall hiring Eddie Hearn and why it's a psychological problem 01:57 — Alex Pereira gets first crack at the heavyweight title 02:58 — Did Bisping intentionally injure Matt Hamill's arm? 03:47 — Is Chael turning his home into an MMA training camp? 04:29 — How Chael keeps his energy and passion for combat sports 05:06 — Why knowing you're the smartest guy in the room never gets old 05:41 — Has the UFC sucked since moving to Paramount? 06:16 — Chael's take on AI in sports and entertainment 07:07 — Brendan Schaub vs Tito Ortiz: Who was the worse press secretary? 07:35 — Who has had the most successful post-UFC career? 08:29 — How close is too close? Chael on personal space and self-defense 09:16 — The June 6th Apex card — what do we know? 09:33 — How many times will Jon Jones retire and unretire in 2026? 10:04 — Why Jon Jones shouldn't be outside the top 15 10:52 — USADA testing pool question nobody's forced the UFC to answer Bad Guy Inc merch now available at Click here to subscribe: Follow me on IG: