You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

On today's LOADED episode, Chael discusses: Chael's controversial "phone call" with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and whether it actually happened (00:46) Why Chael believes interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez has a legitimate shot at dethroning Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290 (14:57) Chael's brilliant idea for Michael Chandler (29:57) If Jon Jones truly deserves to be nominated for an ESPY Award this summer (40:03) It's been six weeks since PFL announced the signing of Francis Ngannou ... what's happened? (1:13:43) Plus, the return of Sean Strickland and where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this?To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your a

After a wild weekend in MMA news and a fun day of fights in Jacksonville, Chael discusses the following on today's program: Chael's phone call with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who hopes to fight Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a cage match at UFC 300 (00:36) Ilia Topuria's jaw-dropping performance against Josh Emmett on Saturday and why he might be the new No. 1 contender at featherweight (11:00) Unemployed Israel Adesanya, career mistakes made by Khamzat Chimaev, and why Robert Whittaker will dismantle Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 (26:57) Why Chael believes Francis Ngannou is mismanaging his career, but also why he thinks Conor McGregor has largely gone about things the right way (36:46) And more!To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.

On today's episode, Chael discusses: The booking of Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and why Chael believes this fight makes sense for top featherweight contender Holloway (00:44) The addition of Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Vera to UFC 292 and what's actually on the line that night in Boston (8:06) Mark Zuckerberg's hiring of ONE Championship grappling ace Mikey Musumeci (24:12) Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and the art of war (34:40) Comparisons between Floyd Mayweather vs. McGregor and a speculated fight between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones (44:57) And more!To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After witnessing one of the best fights in UFC Apex history on Saturday, Chael discusses: Jared Cannonier's incredible performance against Marvin Vettori and his willingness to next fight Khamzat Chimaev, which NO ONE wants to do (00:41) A clone of Chimaev that all of you need to keep your eyes on (19:36) The staredown between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones at PFL last Friday and why Chael isn't impressed by it (27:04) Why we need to stop worrying about Conor McGregor's next fight (because he won't have one) and instead start focusing on finding an opponent for company man Michael Chandler (34:56) And more!To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about you

On today's episode, Chael discusses: If we really should be so confident that Charles Oliveira is guaranteed another crack at Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title (00:00) Why Chael feels that Makhachev misunderstands the importance of the BMF belt (17:38) Israel Adesanya's openness to fighting Alex Pereira (again) for the light heavyweight title in the future (25:44) Something fishy surrounding the UFCs silence on a title fight between Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka (32:20) The real reason why the fans aren't getting behind a fight between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder (46:22) And more!To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad

A few days removed from a wildly successful night for the UFC in Vancouver, Chael discusses: Amanda Nunes' retirement and how it has created a massive opportunity for female fighters to fill the void she's leaving behind (00:42) Why Charles Oliveira's unbelievable UFC 289 performance has Chael promising he'll never criticize the former lightweight champion again (6:53) How Alexander Volkanovski was actually the biggest winner this past Saturday night (15:50) Rumors of a fight between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury, leaving Chael to wonder what the holdup is in making it happen (34:14) And more!To support this show, please give "You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen" a FOLLOW on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

One day before UFC 289 goes down in Vancouver, Chael discusses the following on today's episode: How long it will take Michael Chandler to realize that his fight with Conor McGregor isn't going to happen (00:42) The return of Chris Weidman and some words of caution Chael has for the former UFC middleweight champion (14:47) Why Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush hasn't been labeled a No. 1 contender fight and what exactly is on the line for Oliveira in this fight (40:12) The women's bantamweight division and why everyone in it is SCARED of Amanda Nunes (48:50) And more!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook - use code: CHAEL & bet $5 dollars to get $200 in BONUS BETSOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

To kick off pay-per-view week, Chael discusses the following on today's episode: Dana White's post-fight press conference Saturday night and what he said specifically about booking a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler (00:49) An ode to Andrei Arlovski (11:15) Why Chael believes it's guaranteed that we're getting Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title at the end of the year (21:15) Is Amanda Nunes hungry enough to stave off Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on Saturday? (32:40) Why Chael believes Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush is the LOCK of 2023 (42:04) Plus, Chael defends Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his jiu jitsu side hobby (51:06).Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook - use code: CHAEL & bet $5 dollars to get $200 in BONUS BETSOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand

Chael has a lot to on his mind today. He discusses: Conor McGregor's intentional delaying of signing a bout agreement with Michael Chandler and what it really means (00:50) Why Jake Paul needs to keep McGregor's name out of his mouth (11:02) Kai Kara-France's take on what makes teammate Israel Adesanya so special (37:33) Why Chael isn't too concerned about the recent string of positive drug tests in PFL (47:31) Why Chael believes Jon Jones is full of it (56:15) Plus, what is Francis Ngannou's UFC legacy?Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back after a long holiday weekend, Chael passionately gets into the following on today's episode: A hilarious airport run-in between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira (00:50) Another Francis Ngannou interview where he spent more time talking poorly about UFC than praising PFL (11:38) Why Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 in Boston is shaping up to be the fight of the summer (28:16) Nate Diaz's path back to the UFC (38:52) The return of "The Ultimate Fighter" tonight as well as more on the saga unfolding between Conor McGregor and big bad USADA (43:25) And much, much more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou

On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses: Potential opponents for Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring and what Chael thinks of the social media back-and-forth between Ngannou and Tyson Fury (00:15) The solution to the problems in booking Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (20:41) If Dricus Du Plessis winning against Robert Whittaker creates a bigger story line for an Israel Adesanya title fight (28:35) Why Chael is so excited for Jan Blachowicz to welcome Alex Pereira to the light heavyweight division (38:00) Plus, more from Chael on Dr. Andrew Huberman (45:05).FOLLOW me on Instagram here: @sonnenchThanks to this episode’s sponsor: Gametime Download the Gametime app or visit Gametime.co and use code: CHAEL for $20 off your first purchase Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr

Back in the studio after a much-needed getaway, Chael discusses the following on today's program: Conor McGregor's declaration that he's entered the USADA testing pool, which puts him on track to fight at the end of 2023 (00:36) The booking of Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley for UFC 292 in August and what this tells us about the bantamweight champ (9:30) The future of the BMF belt beyond UFC 291 and who the heck is going to place the strap around the waist of Dustin Poirier or Justin Gaethje? (20:03) Paulo Costa's next opponent and why he reminds Chael of Khamzat Chimaev, speaking of which... (28:39) A very exciting opportunity coming up for Chael (37:50) Thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Gametime Download the Gametime app or visit Gametime.co and use code: CHAEL for $20 off your first purchase Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redc

From Hawai'i, Chael talks about the real reason why Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight for the vacant BMF belt at UFC 291 (00:15). Plus, Chael gets into possible conspiracy theories surrounding KSI's controversial win in the ring last weekend (14:08).Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chael is on the road this week but that doesn't mean he's forgotten about you guys! On today's episode, Chael discusses: Anthony Smith's bizarre fight on Saturday in Charlotte and what this means for the fan favorite's future Why Johnny Walker didn't do himself any favors in his unimpressive win over Smith Chael's advice for up-and-coming Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry *This episode was recorded before Francis Ngannou announced that he's signed a lucrative deal with PFL.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an action-packed episode of the program, Chael discusses: How Merab Dvalishvili stealing Sean O'Malley's jacket led to Henry Cejudo changing his mind about retirement (00:42) Why Chael wants to give the benefit of the doubt to the "rat" in Belal Muhammad's camp who leaked information about his foot injury prior to UFC 288 (24:05) Colby Covington's callout of Islam Makhachev and whether that fight makes sense for the welterweight division (32:13) Rumors that we're close to booking Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title (43:42) Why Chael is starting to believe we may never see Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler together in the Octagon (50:10) Plus, thoughts from the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, Paddy Pimblett accepts Matt Frevola's callout, and Chael gives props to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdve

After another massive weekend for combat sports, Chael discusses the following on today's episode: What we learned about Aljamain Sterling in Saturday night's close win over Henry Cejudo (00:42) Cejudo's callout of Merab Dvalishvili and when we might see Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley (10:01) What really happened between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad at UFC 288 and why it deserves your attention (16:56) Matt Frevola's homage to Chael and whether he thinks Paddy Pimblett will accept Frevola's callout (37:50) Plus, Chael talks about the welterweight title picture and the latest with Khamzat Chimaev.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf

On today's episode, Chael discusses: The status of Francis Ngannou's free agency (00:50) Jon Jones' statement that he's considering retirement after fighting Stipe Miocic later this year (16:38) Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao settling scores (25:26) UFC 288 official predictions for Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns (40:33) and Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo (50:06) Thanks to this episode’s sponsors:  Gametime - visit Gametime.co or download the Gametime app & use code CHAEL for $20 off  Draft Kings  - download the Draft Kings Sportsbook app & use code CHAEL to bet $5 & get $150 in bonus bets!  Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (I

After another busy weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses the following on today's show: ONE Championship's decision to not submit a final offer to Francis Ngannou and what this means for the former champ's free agency (00:42) His takeaways from BKFC 41 in Denver, what to make of Conor McGregor's surprise appearance, and how we should view Luke Rockhold following his loss to Mike Perry (10:24) Why Saturday's UFC 288 main event odds have Chael confused about how the fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo will go down (31:03) Why Chael believes that Dr. Andrew Huberman -- a professor of neuroscience at Stanford -- is a snake oil salesman (48:23) And more!Thanks to this episode’s sponsors:  Gametime - visit Gametime.co or download the Gametime app & use code CHAEL for $20 off  Draft Kings  - download the Draft Kings Sportsbook app & use code CHAEL to bet $5 & get $150 in bonus bets!  Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY

On today's episode, Chael discusses: Reported earnings from last weekend's massive boxing showdown between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan Garcia (00:45) Max Holloway's interested in fighting Conor McGregor, but Chael isn't convinced we'll see McGregor ever step into the Octagon again (11:17) Why Chael thinks the UFC messed up in booking a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 (24:55) And more!Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a jam-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses the following: Sergei Pavlovich's knockout win over Curtis Blaydes and how, despite the impressive victory, Pavlovich made a huge mistake (00:49) The announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, whether this is truly a No. 1 contender fight, and where Shavkat Rakhmonov fits into all of this (22:00) Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis and why Chael is surprised that the two middleweights are fighting each other at UFC 290 (30:00) Why Chael isn't convinced that Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush -- now scheduled for UFC 289 -- won't actually happen (36:02) And more!Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,