Chael Sonnen, speaking on the “Good Guy/Bad Guy” podcast with Daniel Cormier, offered some unconventional career advice to Michael Chandler.
Sonnen humorously speculated that Chandler might be preparing for a future career as a weatherman, envisioning him in a bright yellow jacket and hood, broadcasting about storms in the Sahara desert—an analogy for Chandler’s persistence in seeking a fight with Conor McGregor despite slim prospects.
Sonnen critiqued Chandler’s recent actions, highlighting that Chandler allegedly turned down a world title fight against Islam Makhachev and instead pursued calling out Nate Diaz, who isn’t currently contracted with the organization and competes in a different weight class.
Sonnen expressed skepticism about Chandler’s strategy, suggesting it might not lead to the desired fight with McGregor but acknowledging Chandler’s efforts to assert his relevance and desire for bigger opportunities.
Despite Chandler’s unconventional moves and Sonnen’s criticism of them, the overarching theme was Chandler’s resilience and determination. Sonnen emphasized that Chandler hasn’t given up on the idea of facing McGregor, interpreting Chandler’s actions as attempts to demonstrate his leverage and willingness to pursue high-profile matchups.
Sonnen painted a picture of Michael Chandler navigating a tricky career landscape, where he’s trying to balance ambition with practicality in pursuit of marquee fights.
Sonnen’s advice, wrapped in humor and criticism, underscored Chandler’s persistence in seeking significant challenges and opportunities in the highly competitive world of mixed martial arts.
