As if fans aren’t excited enough to watch Saturday’s UFC: McGregor vs. Poirier 3 mega-event, ESPN is getting them ready for it by launching two new signature programs.
According to ESPN Pressroom, “the new shows will showcase the most knowledgeable, provocative, and differentiated voices in the sport.” ESPN also hopes the shows will build upon the network’s MMA leadership position it has established through coverage of the sport over the past two and a half years.
“The Chael Sonnen Show w/Jorge Sedano” focuses on the unique takes of former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen who will be alongside Jorge Sedano, one of ESPN’s most versatile TV and radio commentators, per ESPN. The show will touch on the most interesting stories in the world of MMA–past, present and future.
“The Chael Sonnen Show w/Jorge Sedano” debuted Monday, July 5, and will stream twice a week.
“DC & RC” debuts live from Las Vegas this Thursday, July 8, and will feature former UFC two-division champion, Daniel Cormier and former Super Bowl champion, Ryan Clark. Both Louisiana natives, the two hang out together and talk about their shared love of MMA and the rest of the sports world, as noted in the release.
“The Chael Sonnen Show w/Jorge Sedano” is available on-demand anytime on ESPN+, while “DC & RC” can be seen on ESPN+ and on ESPN’s YouTube channel. It can also be heard wherever you download your podcasts.
“Our team is fired up to bring these two new shows to our fans. We’ll be providing fun, unique and insightful MMA content throughout the week across every ESPN platform,” said Glenn Jacobs, ESPN’s vice president of production. “Everyone knows how great DC and Chael are. Adding Ryan and Jorge to the mix brings new perspectives and personalities to our MMA coverage. This is an exciting new era for ESPN and MMA fans.”