Arman Tsarukyan Threw Urijah Faber Off the Stage? Rogan was Right & Conor’s Next Fight.

You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen27mApril 21, 2026

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Chael Sonnen dives into the controversial moment when Arman Tsarukyan pushed Urijah Faber off the stage during a post-fight interview, questioning whether it was intentional. He analyzes the circumstances, including Tsarukyan’s eight-point lead and Faber’s apparent disorientation afterward, suggesting the incident likely wasn’t malicious. Sonnen argues that Joe Rogan was right to raise concerns, especially given Faber’s possible concussion. He then shifts focus to Carlos Olberg’s ACL injury, emphasizing that despite the absence of a healthy champion, the division still has a champion—Olberg—and that rushing a return or creating an interim title is unnecessary. Sonnen critiques the logic behind forcing a fight between Olberg and Prochaska, noting both athletes were reluctant, and stresses that a champion’s injury doesn’t justify a rushed or forced event. He also challenges the narrative around Conor McGregor’s next fight, questioning why Max Holloway is the assumed opponent despite their past meeting being long ago, at a different weight class, and not a main event. Instead, he advocates for a more strategic, business-savvy approach—pairing McGregor with a rising star at 170 pounds to create a compelling, marketable night. Finally, Sonnen highlights Hazmat Chimaev’s signing with Real American Freestyle, praising his unmatched competitiveness and willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, underscoring his hunger and integrity in the sport. The episode closes with a promotional plug for FitBod and Shopify.

Key Takeaways
1

Arman Tsarukyan likely did not intend to throw Urijah Faber off the stage, especially given his eight-point lead and lack of motive.

2

A champion doesn’t need to be healthy or active to be a champion—Carlos Olberg remains the official champion despite his injury.

3

Forcing a fight between athletes who don’t want to fight (e.g., Olberg vs. Prochaska) is bad business and undermines audience interest.

4

Conor McGregor’s next fight should be at 170 pounds, but the opponent should be strategically chosen—not just a past rival like Max Holloway.

5

Hazmat Chimaev’s willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, makes him a unique and valuable asset to any promotion.

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10 min

Did Arman Tsarukyan Intentionally Push Urijah Faber Off the Stage?

Rukian threw Uriah off the stage. Did he intend to do it? Feel free to have whatever conversation you want. The result of it was the same, which I believe was a concussion caused to Uriah Faber. Joe Rogan was right.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

The Problem with Forcing Interim Champions and Unwanted Fights

The champion Alex Pierre left the division. There was now no champion, right? It's not a matter of daddy's coming home. Daddy has left. So you gotta find a new daddy.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Conor McGregor’s Next Fight: Why Max Holloway Might Not Be the Answer

Wouldn't it make a level of sense that anybody who's going to be a huge favorite... wouldn't you be smarter from a business standpoint to make that anybody, somebody that you could make a somebody that one night?

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Hazmat Chimaev: The Hungry Champion Who Will Fight Anyone

Chimaev will take on anybody. And it's very difficult to find somebody like that... He's a two-time national champion that was in Sweden. But people forget that he eventually moved to Sweden in the junior days...

Highlight
40:00
8 min

The Real Value of Personalized Training and E-Commerce Tools

Sonnen promotes FitBod as a personalized workout app that adapts to users’ goals and equipment, and Shopify as a powerful e-commerce platform with high-conversion checkout features, sharing personal success stories from entrepreneurs.

High-Impact Quotes
Chimaev will take on anybody. And it's very difficult to find somebody like that... He's a two-time national champion that was in Sweden. But people forget that he eventually moved to Sweden in the junior days...
Chael Sonnen25:21
Viral: 88.0
Rukian threw Uriah off the stage. Did he intend to do it? Feel free to have whatever conversation you want. The result of it was the same, which I believe was a concussion caused to Uriah Faber. Joe Rogan was right.
Chael Sonnen6:37
Viral: 85.0
Wouldn't it make a level of sense that anybody who's going to be a huge favorite... wouldn't you be smarter from a business standpoint to make that anybody, somebody that you could make a somebody that one night?
Chael Sonnen22:01
Viral: 82.0
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Chael Sonnen
Topics Discussed
Athlete Competitiveness and Hunger92%Fight Integrity and Intent90%Championship and Injuries88%Strategic Fight Booking85%Conor McGregor’s Next Fight80%Personalized Fitness Training75%E-Commerce and Business Tools70%Wrestling and MMA Transfers65%
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Urijah Faber

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Conor McGregor

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Carlos Olberg

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Hazmat Chimaev

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Real American Freestyle

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6xPositive

Max Holloway

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Shopify

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Dana White

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Joe Rogan

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