You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses the following:* Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia putting their purses on the line tomorrow night and why Chael believes this is a STUPID idea (00:48) Chael's interview with ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong where he talks about his interest in signing Francis Ngannou, if he believes Demetrious Johnson will retire after the Adriano Moraes trilogy, and the upcoming return of young star Sage Northcutt (17:04) Why Chael believes Jon Jones' move up to heavyweight has been a colossal failure (43:02) Saturday's UFC heavyweight main event between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes (53:04) And much more!*This episode was recorded before the announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad for the UFC 288 co-main event.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: h

After watching another stellar UFC event in Kansas City this past weekend, Chael is here to discuss the following on today's episode: Max Holloway's impressive win over up-and-comer Arnold Allen and what the UFC should do with the beloved former champion (00:42) Conflicting reports surrounding Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and Jones' consequent tweets threatening his retirement from MMA (9:11) Who Chael thinks Alex Pereira should face in his first light heavyweight fight (28:40) The postponement of Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush for next month's UFC 288 and how Dana White and crew may go about replacing such a big fight (37:01) 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

On today's episode, Chael discusses: Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz and why this doesn't do any favors for Francis Ngannou (00:43) Alex Pereira's prospects in the light heavyweight division following yesterday's announcement (10:56) Gilbert Burns walking back his statement about Jorge Masvidal cheating in their UFC 287 fight (28:24) Apparently Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off!?! (36:36) A massive featherweight fight tomorrow night between former champ Max Holloway and the up-and-coming Arnold Allen (41:29) And more!Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Fitbod! Go to Fitbod.me/Chael & get 25% off your subscription.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.adsw

With some more time to digest the happenings of UFC 287, Chael is here today to discuss the following: Chael's unexpected pick for who Israel Adesanya should face in his next middleweight title defense (11:06) The state of the light heavyweight division and if Alex Pereira would be a good fit for it (16:10) Favorite moments from Jorge Masvidal's career (25:04) Gilbert Burns' post-fight plea to Dana White and whether Chael thinks Burns will ultimately get the title shot he wants (31:48) What young prospect Raul Rosas Jr. needs to take away from his loss on Saturday (37:58) Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Fitbod! Go to Fitbod.me/Chael & 25% off your subscription.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/adch

In this special UFC 287 reaction show, Chael first discusses Israel Adesanya's stunning knockout defeat of longtime foe Alex Pereira (00:30). Then, he lays out the case for a trilogy fight between Adesanya and Pereira (8:10) before telling you why he believes Jorge Masvidal's fight days are definitely not over yet (14:55).Plus, 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 about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UFC 287 is here! Ahead of another massive fight between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and former champ Israel Adesanya, Chael talks about the following on today's episode: Chael's headline-grabbing comments this week about Francis Ngannou's next move (00:43) The massive stakes no one is talking about in Saturday's fight between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (10:42) Masvidal's skirmish with Kevin Holland this week and how it actually benefits Khamzat Chimaev (20:12) Chael's official prediction for Pereira-Adesanya 2 (45:38) And much more!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Gametime - Download the GameTime app or visit GameTime.co & use code: Chael for $20 off  Draft Kings - Download the Draft Kings Sportsbook app & use code Chael  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 (1-800-426-25

After a weekend full of story lines in combat sports, Chael is here to discuss: Endeavor's acquisition of WWE and what this means for how WWE and UFC will work together moving forward (00:56) Jose Aldo's critical remarks of Francis Ngannou and the way he departed the UFC (14:05) The latest updates in the looming battle between the UFC and USADA concerning Conor McGregor's comeback (23:30) If Nate Diaz is playing hard-to-get with the Paul brothers (37:58) The many angles to Saturday's UFC 287 main event which pits rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya against each other once more, as well as the co-main between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (45:13) And more!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Gametime - Download the GameTime app or visit GameTime.co & use code: Chael for $20 off  Draft Kings - Download the Draft Kings Sportsbook app & use code Chael  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

After another dramatic week in MMA news, Chael discusses the following on today's episode: Sean O'Malley's refusal to serve as the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo in May (00:37) Glover Teixeira's statement that his training partner Alex Pereira could one day fight at heavyweight (8:08) Justin Gaethje's role in the Islam Makhachev IV conspiracy (30:05) Why Chael believes Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington is the fight that we all need to see next (39:27) Valentina Shevchenko's interview with Ariel Helwani, which gathered headlines this week for her comments about refereeing in her UFC 285 loss to Alexa Grasso (55:31) 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 Simplecas

On today's episode, Chael gets into: Rumors swirling around a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev (7:44) Why Jorge Masvidal is at a disadvantage in his UFC 287 co-main event clash with Gilbert Burns (18:30) Is there any interest in seeing a rematch between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon? (24:52) The UFC 280 conspiracy around Islam Makhachev's alleged use of an IV and why Chael believes there's some truth to it (34:09) 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.

On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael discusses: Leon Edward saying he won't fight Colby Covington and whether Chael thinks that's the right thing to do (00:45) Belal Muhammad's place in the welterweight title conversation (20:16) Some of Conor McGregor's recent tweets, which keep grabbing headlines (36:40) UFC San Antonio this weekend, as well as Khamzat Chimaev's interview with Ariel Helwani this week (57:05) Plus, Chael tells you why he thinks Joe Rogan is on drugs based on something he said recently (1:07:29).Special thanks for this episode’s sponsor - Rocketmoney.com/ChaelOur 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

After a wild UFC 286 in London, Uncle Chael is here to break it all down. On today's episode, he discusses: Why Colby Covington deserves the next welterweight title shot against Leon Edwards (00:50) Justin Gaethje delivering for the audience (again) and why we need to give him more credit for his performances (9:50) An interesting suggestion for Gaethje's next move (27:02) Why Chael believes we're on the verge of getting some news about Francis Ngannou's next fight (34:38) The trajectory of Kamaru Usman's career now that he's lost twice in a row (39:58) Special thanks for this episode’s sponsor - Rocketmoney.com/ChaelOur 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 p

With UFC 286 finally upon us, Chael talks about the following on today's episode: Chael's personal experiences with Kamaru Usman and why he feels Usman is built differently than most fighters (00:50) The role that exhaustion played in the last fight between Usman and Edwards and whether either guy fears the other (10:05) One British MMA star who is conspicuously missing from the UFC 286 card (22:07) Official predictions for: Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena (29:04), Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev (35:21), and Edwards vs. Usman 3 (41:31). Download the GameTime app or visit GameTime.co and use code: Chael for $20 off 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

It's officially UFC 286 fight week! On today's episode, Chael discusses: Merab Dvalishvili's dominant victory over Petr Yan this past weekend and how it's only making the bantamweight division more complicated than it already is (00:48) Why Chael believes Daniel Cormier needs to stop trying to make up with Jon Jones (12:12) Jones setting the record straight on why he never got the chance to fight Francis Ngannou (22:10) Plus, Chael's pal Muhammad Lawal joins to break down every matchup on the UFC 286 main card (32:35).Download the GameTime app or visit GameTime.co and use code: Chael for $20 off 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 loaded episode, Chael discusses: How Jon Jones returned in more ways than one last week (00:55) Opening odds in a title fight between Jones and heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic (10:30) Khabib Nurmagomedov's gracious offer to Ciryl Gane (25:22) Why Francis Ngannou doesn't have it all figured out like he thinks he does (34:27) Whether former flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko deserves an immediate title rematch against Alexa Grasso (48:30) Plus, Chael takes a look at a massive UFC bantamweight showdown this weekend between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili (1:03:30).Special thanks to this episode’s sponsors:  Fitbod - Fitbod.me/Chael  DraftKings Sportsbook app - use code CHAEL  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

On the heels of UFC 285, Chael discusses the following on today's show: How Jon Jones won in more ways than one on Saturday night (00:30) What a matchup between Jones and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic could look like (7:54) A UFC 285 cameo by Nick and Nate Diaz and how it relates to the future of Francis Ngannou (30:03) A welterweight fight that Chael MUST see (36:57) Claims that Bo Nickal cheated in his UFC debut and whether they hold any merit (45:15) Special thanks to this episode’s sponsors:  Fitbod - Fitbod.me/Chael  DraftKings Sportsbook app - use code CHAEL  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 (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/

On today's special Sunday show, Chael reacts to a dazzling night of fights at UFC 285! He discusses: Jon Jones making Ciryl Gane look silly en route to Jones winning the UFC heavyweight title Alexa Grasso's shocking upset of Valentina Shevchenko Shavkat Rakhmonov's impressive performance against Geoff Neal and which fight makes the most sense next for Shavkat (8:28) What Bo Nickal proved in his UFC debut and where the young phenom should go from here (17:10) For more #UFC285 reaction, come back on Tuesday!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.

The big moment is FINALLY here! Jon Jones is fighting for the first time in three years and on today's show, Chael is here to break down UFC 285 and all of its story lines, discussing: Jon Jones' weight gain and how it will affect his performance tomorrow night against Ciryl Gane (00:44) Gane's path to victory (11:44) Why Chael has "had it" with Francis Ngannou (31:05) The significance of Sergei Pavlovich serving as the backup fighter for the heavyweight title fight (37:55) Bo Nickal's long-awaited UFC debut in the first fight of the UFC 285 main card (47:21) Chael's official prediction for Jones vs. Gane (55:25) And much, much more!Thanks to this episode’s sponsor: RocketMoney.com/ChaelOur 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 podca

It's fight week! On today's episode*, Chael discusses: The UFC 285 main event and how the heavyweight division could look after Saturday night (00:35) Conor McGregor defending himself against claims that he's brought in some of his own guys for 'The Ultimate Fighter' (9:05) If Chael thinks we'll get a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski (17:32) Some clarity on Khamzat Chimaev (24:25) How much do we actually know about Shavkat Rakhmonov heading into his UFC 285 bout with Geoff Neal? (30:25) *This episode was recorded before the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fightThanks to this episode’s sponsor: RocketMoney.com/ChaelOur 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

Ahead of an action-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses: Islam Makhachev's mother calling for the lightweight champion to step away from MMA (00:42) Why Chael thinks Conor McGregor shouldn't be posting videos of himself drunk at the TUF house (7:52) Who has more pressure on his shoulders: McGregor or Jon Jones? (15:16) Chael's inside scoop about a fight that's been offered to Khamzat Chimaev (31:06) Chael's official prediction for Sunday's boxing fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury (37:46) 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.

On today's episode, Chael talks about: Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones squashing their longstanding beef (00:43) An apparent Twitter agreement between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder (11:20) Why Chael isn't convinced Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 will actually happen next month in London (19:12) Alex Volkanovski's big mistake in the aftermath of his UFC 284 fight with Islam Makhachev (28:38) 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.