Chael Sonnen was recently asked to name a UFC champion who presently holds the most leverage with the promotion’s matchmakers.
Sonnen didn’t pick any champion while answering. He straight-up went with former UFC double champion Conor McGregor. Despite McGregor’s inactivity and uncertainty about his comeback, the UFC Hall of Famer thinks the Irishman remains the only fighter who will get a green light from the UFC head brass, regardless of whatever request he places in front of them. Sonnen told The Schmo:
“I think Conor is still king. Red Panty Night is still real.