You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

In the final episode of a loaded week for the podcast, Chael discusses: Continued debate over the controversial scorecards in last weekend's Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon fight (00:45) If Jamahal Hill has what it takes to beat former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira next month (11:36) Chael's plan for UFC 283 which involves not one, but TWO backup fighters (20:26) Advice for how Darren Till can get his MMA career back on track (32:23) Nick Diaz apparently wanting a fight with Israel Adesanya (48:56) A look into the personalities of Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier, who headline tomorrow's final UFC card of 2022 (59:32) Presented by: RexMD & RhoneGet 90% off RexMD  with our exclusive link -> RexMD.com/CHAEL Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use CHAEL to save 20% at www.rhone.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://

With a little more time to marinate on what he witnessed at UFC 282, Chael discusses the following on today's podcast: Why he feels Jan Blachowicz defeated Magomed Ankalaev in Saturday's main event (00:35) Dana White said the main event was "terrible," but was it actually? And what should Anthony Smith do now that he's left without an opponent? (13:54) Takeaways from Paddy Pimblett's performance that have Chael thinking Pimblett could still reach the highest levels the sport has to offer (29:20) Potential opponents for Pimblett and why Justin Gaethje should be near the top of the wish list (38:07) Continued interest in Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler next year (51:23) Presented by: RexMD & RhoneGet 90% off RexMD  with our exclusive link -> RexMD.com/CHAEL Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use CHAEL to save 20% at  https://www.rhone.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:

In this special Sunday edition of the podcast, Chael gives you some of the immediate thoughts he had following UFC 282 on Saturday night. He discusses: Jan Blachowicz completely butchering the post-fight interview after a fight that Chael thought he won (00:32) Dana White's announcement of another vacant light heavyweight title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill (19:52) Paddy Pimblett's display of skill and toughness against Jared Gordon and why, despite the controversial decision, the future is still bright for the young star (26:14) If yesterday was the last time we'll ever see Darren Till compete in the UFC (36:39) 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 c

One day before the final UFC pay-per-view of the year, Chael is here to bring you all the latest in another crazy week of mixed martial arts news. On today's episode, he discusses: TJ Dillashaw pulling his name from the USADA pool and what this tells us for the futures of both him and Conor McGregor (00:46) A viral back-and-forth exchange between Paddy Pimblett and Ariel Helwani that got very contentious this week (16:07) Whether Pimblett's constant bragging about money is making him unlikable (33:44) The four biggest stars in MMA according to Pimblett (42:35) Chael's official predictions for UFC 282: Darren Till vs. Dricus Du Plessis (1:01:40), Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon (1:12:56), and Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev (1:18:44). And more!Presented by: DraftKings, Dave, and RhoneRHONE: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use CHAEL to save 20% at  https://www.rhone.com/CHAELDRAFT KINGS: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-

After an entertaining UFC Orlando card, Chael is here to break down the action. On today's show, Chael discusses: The big mistake Kevin Holland made in his loss to Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson on Saturday (00:42) Sergei Pavlovich's critical error made in his jaw-dropping performance against Tai Tuivasa (11:40) If Francis Ngannou has now lost leverage with the emergence of Pavlovich (26:28) Jake Paul's challenge to Paddy Pimblett (41:02) PR advice for The Liver King following last week's apology from one of the most well-known people on the Internet (49:45) Presented by: DraftKings, Dave, & RhoneRHONE: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use CHAEL to save 20% at  https://www.rhone.com/CHAELDRAFT KINGS: 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) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH/KS), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HO

In a drama-filled episode, Chael discusses: Conflicting stories about a rumored fight between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev, and who we should believe (9:02) Alex Pereira's warrior-like persona and how it showed out at UFC 281 (24:18) Whether Glover Teixeira "got screwed" in the whole UFC 282 mess (36:32) Legal issues between former friends Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov (49:09) Is a fight between Paddy Pimblett and McGregor actually as compelling as you think it is? (1:03:40) Plus, Aljamain Sterling says he's got his next title challenger lined up, and Chael tells you why you need to trust everything he says (00:37).Presented by: NetsuiteOur 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,

A few days removed from the seismic news concerning changes to UFC 282, Chael is here to break it all down. On today's episode, The Bad Guy discusses: Why you, the fans, don't really care about Prochazka-Teixeira 2 getting called off (00:42) An unprecedented situation for Jiri Prochazka and why we need to be paying closer attention to it (11:07) If ring rust will severely hurt Jon Jones in his heavyweight debut that's allegedly targeted for March 2023 (21:55) How Conor McGregor is getting in his own way regarding his return (32:55) Belal Muhammad saying that Kamaru Usman doesn't deserve an immediate title rematch against Leon Edwards (43:40) Presented by: NetSuiteOur 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

*This episode was recorded prior to the announcement about the changes to UFC 282. More on that next week!Chael returns from vacation to bring the following stories to you guys: Alex Pereira's massive weight gain in the hours leading up to his UFC 281 title victory over Israel Adesanya two weeks ago (00:49) The UFC looking at making Jon Jones and Curtis Blaydes for UFC 285 in March (9:18) Paulo Costa's negotiations with the UFC for next year's fight with Robert Whittaker (29:46) Rumors of the UFC targeting Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny, and what this means for Jorge Masvidal (38:19) And more! Plus, with the World Cup underway, Chael has a message for soccer fans (46:23).Presented by: DaveOur 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

Still drunk on the madness that was UFC 281, Chael discusses: How Israel Adesanya could have used Alex Pereira's own psychology against him last Saturday night (00:42) Comparisons between Pereira and welterweight champion Leon Edwards (11:32) Advice to Robert Whittaker (24:42) Who Dustin Poirier should fight next following his win over Michael Chandler (30:23) If we aren't giving Pereira enough credit for defeating Adesanya (46:40) Presented by: DaveOur 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.

Two days after one of the most unforgettable nights of the year in New York City, Chael discusses: His immediate thoughts from Saturday night following the end of Adesanya vs. Pereira at UFC 281 (00:49) The bloodbath between Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier (13:48) One of his favorite stories from his time spent with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23:06) Is Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev the next middleweight title fight to make? (49:08) Plus, the lightweight title fight is booked (58:35) 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.

With UFC 281 finally here, Chael discusses: The "secret" that Israel Adesanya has in store for Alex Pereira in tomorrow night's main event (23:31) Why Michael Chandler deserves props ahead of his fight with Dustin Poirier (32:17) What's really at stake between Chandler and Poirier (43:07) His official prediction for Adesanya vs. Pereira (51:37) Plus, Chael gauges interest in Jake Paul vs. Andrew Tate (00:42).Presented by: NetSuite & DraftKings**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) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH/KS), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-fight moneyline

On today's episode, Chael looks back on the weekend that was and also looks forward to the big weekend ahead! He discusses: A budding scandal in the world of UFC betting (00:50) Neil Magny's historic weekend that no one knows about (9:28) Belal Muhammad's thoughts on Colby Covington's place in the welterweight division (22:02) Alex Pereira's abnormally fast rise to the middleweight title fight, which takes place on Saturday at UFC 281 in New York City (30:15) And more! Presented by: NetSuite & DraftKings**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) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH/KS), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: Ne

In another wonderful episode of the best podcast in combat sports, Chael discusses: Who the fans want Jake Paul to fight next (00:42) Why we need to stop criticizing TJ Dillashaw for fighting hurt at UFC 280 (10:49) Robert  Whittaker's thoughts on why fighting Khamzat Chimaev would end poorly for Colby Covington (31:19) What we'll know about Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira after next weekend's UFC 281 main event (38:17) A viral video of Zhang Weili picking up Francis Ngannou (48:35) Plus, a classic Chael story (55:52).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 big weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva and why Chael thinks it's possibly the best boxing fight he's ever seen (00:52) Henri Hooft's thoughts on the mental side of Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira at next weekend's UFC 281 (12:13) Darren Till's cryptic photo (25:29) How Jon Jones hasn't changed during his layoff from the sport (36:19) 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 discusses: If any lightweight contenders can beat Islam Makhachev and how Charles Oliveira can make his way back to the title (00:36) Sean O'Malley's rise to the No. 1 contender spot in the bantamweight rankings (10:40) The right weight class for Khamzat Chimaev and rumors of him fighting Colby Covington next year (21:10) A report of USADA testing Jiri Prozachka an INSANE number of times in the past month (29:53) If we should give up hope on seeing Jon Jones make his heavyweight debut against Stipe Miocic (38:11) 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

UFC 280 delivered! And on today's show, Chael discusses: If Saturday night was Aljamain Sterling's biggest moment yet (00:48) Why Sean O'Malley deserves credit for not only how he fought, but also for how he handled himself after his win over Petr Yan (9:12) Islam Makhachev's lightweight title win, where Oliveira went wrong, and the appearance of Alexander Volkanovski after the fight (15:18) What kind of title reign Makhachev will have (26:50) If Henry Cejudo will swoop in for a bantamweight title shot over O'Malley and Marlon Vera (42:44). And, Chael tells you why we shouldn't worry about Conor McGregor not having his name in the USADA testing pool (50:37).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

UFC 280 is FINALLY here and on this special Thursday night edition of the show, Chael discusses: A killer prelim welterweight fight between Belal Muhammad and the undefeated Sean Brady (00:42) Why Saturday's fight is an absolute must-win for Beneil Dariush against the rising Mateusz Gamrot (9:42) What Sean O'Malley must do to get past former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (18:20) How Charles Oliveira can silence the doubters and defeat Islam Makhachev (27:15) Plus, some more thoughts on Oliveira vs. Makhachev and where Alexander Volkanovski fits into all of this.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

A few days out from a must-see UFC 280, Chael discusses: Why the public doesn't view Islam Makhachev in the same way it views Khamzat Chimaev (9:20) Michael Bisping's claim that Charles Oliveira is the lightweight GOAT if he defeats Makhachev (17:38) The UFCs interest in booking Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones as the main event of UFC 282 (25:29) Jorge Masvidal's pursuit of a welterweight title shot vs. Leon Edwards (41:06) 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 a great week of MMA news, Chael discusses: Alexander Volkanovski's decision to be the backup fighter for next week's UFC 280 title fight (00:43) Charles Oliveira's proclamation that he's ready to "shock the world" by defeating Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title (12:53) What a win against Petr Yan would look like for Sean O'Malley (29:58) The newly announced UFC 282 light heavyweight fight between Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev (53:00) Will we ever see Jon Jones fight again? (1:03:12) 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 rare off weekend for the UFC, Chael discusses: If people are right to doubt Charles Oliveira so much heading into his UFC 280 title fight against Islam Makhachev (00:42) Whether any prominent UFC lightweights will step up to fight Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282 (13:33) How a matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Bo Nickal might turn out (22:04) Some MMA manager-on-manager drama (29:14) Why aren't any welterweights not named Kamaru Usman trying to fight Leon Edwards for the title next year (42:09)? Plus, some thoughts on ONE Championship (51:00).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 d