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You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenThe Merab Vs. Suga' Show Rematch! Plus, Alexander Volkanovski's Uncertain Future and Ask Uncle Chael!On today’s episode, I tell you why I love the booking of Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, and why I think it'll be different this time around. Then, I talk about Ian Machado Garry's decision to step in on short notice against Carlos Prates, and why I believe it's a massive fight for each guy.Meanwhile, Mateusz Gamrot says he's the backup fighter for Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett next weekend, but I'm not sure I actually believe him. Plus, I explain why a loss to Diego Lopes might end Alexander Volkanovski's storied career.Al...2025-04-041h 10You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenTony Ferguson Will Beat Paddy Pimblett and Sean Strickland Will Fight Izzy Next. Plus, the Miami Dolphins are LOSERS!On today's episode, I discuss:
Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael Fiziev and his consequent callout of Charles Oliveira (00:58)
Why I think it's wrong to count out Tony Ferguson against the undisciplined Paddy Pimblett (5:56)
Why I'm surprised Ian Garry accepted a fight with Vicente Luque (12:28)
Colby Covington's callout of lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, and why I applaud him for it (28:47)
What Marlon Vera doesn't know about USADA (36:28)
Plus, I talk about the UFC middleweight title picture (22:30) and I also sound off on the Miami Dolphins!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors - DeleteMe - g...2023-09-2650 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenConor McGregor’s Ambitious Roadmap and Who Aljamain Sterling Needs To Call Out at UFC 292!After another newsworthy weekend of combat sports and just before UFC 292, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:
Why Chael doesn't disagree with Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson's handling of the Michel Pereira weight miss fiasco at UFC 291 (00:58)
Whether Dricus Du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev presents a tougher test for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (12:33)
Conor McGregor's ambitious roadmap for his next three fights and whether Chael thinks he'll follow through with this plan (20:01)
Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 in Boston and if Chael believes Sterling will actually exit the bantamweight division after the fight like Aljo says...2023-08-1550 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenConor McGregor Will Never Fight Again. Plus, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Excitement and How MMA and Porn Are Similar!On today's episode, Chael previews a wild weekend in combat sports. But first, he gets into some more UFC 291 fallout and the uncertainty around the middleweight and light heavyweight title pictures. He discusses:
Jorge Masvidal's $100,000 bet on Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and Chael's displeasure with the current state of the BMF belt (00:47)
Why Chael is upset with Justin Gaethje after he tweeted at Conor McGregor (10:51) and why Chael isn't convinced McGregor will ever fight again (20:15)
Some mystery surrounding Jiri Prochazka, USADA, and the supposed "worst shoulder injury in UFC history" that the former champion has somehow recovered from...2023-08-041h 13You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenI Know What's Next For Justin Gaethje. Plus, Jan Blachowicz Got ROBBED & Wonderboy Saved Derrick Lewis' Career!Back after a crazy weekend in Salt Lake City, Chael discusses the following on today's UFC 291 reaction episode:
What to do with BMF champion Justin Gaethje following his head-kick win over Dustin Poirier (1:02)
Why Chael thinks Jan Blachowicz beat Alex Pereira but nonetheless ... Pereira finds himself in the midst of a historic UFC run (7:56)
Derrick Lewis' nearly perfect outing that now has him set to field some lucrative offers in free agency (16:53)
Why, despite a dominant win over Michael Chiesa, Chael believes Kevin Holland should go back up to 185 lbs. (32:36)
Conor McGregor's tweets at Gaethje and where the...2023-08-0153 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenWhy the Stakes Are So High at UFC 291. Plus, Jon Jones’ STUPID Approach to the Stipe Fight!Right before heading off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 291 for ESPN, Chael sits down to get into all of the latest MMA news, as well as this weekend's must-see card. On today's episode, he talks about:
Michael Bisping's high praise of Tom Aspinall and Chael's take on how the British star can get to the UFC heavyweight title (00:58)
Why the world's (supposedly) most dangerous man -- Jon Jones -- is a coward on social media (9:20)
The official booking of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev and why Chael thinks this could be one of the top fights...2023-07-281h 15You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenCongrats Francis Ngannou, But There's One Problem. Plus, We Have a War Approaching and Bo Nickal ... Listen Up!In this loaded Friday episode, Chael discusses the following:
Francis Ngannou's huge win in securing a boxing fight with Tyson Fury, but also why Chael doesn't feel this fight is a real sporting event (00:56)
Why Fury should be ashamed of himself for taking this fight (19:04)
Why Chael believes Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis could be one of the best fights of the year (39:03)
Chael's advice to rising superstar Bo Nickal (58:01)
Alexander Volkanovski's dismissing of top featherweight contender Ilia Topuria (1:05:28)
Plus, more Jon Jones retirement rumors and are you still watching "The Ultimate Fighter"?Big...2023-07-141h 26You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenThe Hottest MMA Story No One is Talking About. Plus, Ronda Rousey Might Come Back and Middleweights...YOU SUCK!Chael's bringing the honesty on today's special UFC 290 preview episode. Today, he gets into the following:
Conor McGregor's tweet about being "well in preparation" and the he said/he said between McGregor and USADA regarding the Irishman's status in the testing pool (00:33)
Rumors of a comeback for Ronda Rousey and Chael's idea for the best way to bring her back into the UFC mix (11:18)
Alex Pereira's insane physique (8 percent body fat!) and why Chael thinks the former middleweight champ will be even better at 205 lbs. (17:10)
Chael's harsh words for the UFC middleweights who refused to step in on...2023-07-071h 02You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenThe Solution for Michael Chandler, Yair Rodriguez Can Beat Volkanovski, and Did I Get Catfished?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...2023-06-301h 33You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenHas Stipe Miocic Signed to Fight Jon Jones? And I'm Not Convinced Oliveira vs. Dariush Will Happen!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...2023-06-061h 03You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenKamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev Speculation, Francis and Fury Latest, and Why I'm Excited for Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex PereiraOn 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...2023-05-261h 02You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenColby Covington Wants Islam Makhachev, Chael's Victory Lap, and the Coat That Saved Henry Cejudo's CareerIn 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...2023-05-121h 03You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenMy BKFC 41 Experience, ONE Turns Down Francis Ngannou, and Dr. Andrew Huberman LIED!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...2023-05-021h 13You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenUFC 287 Preview: The Final Chapter of Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya and It’s Do or Die for Jorge MasvidalUFC 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:
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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 2023-03-1458 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenJon Jones Is Back, Valentina Calls for Rematch, and What's Ngannou's Plan?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...2023-03-101h 12You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenStipe Wants Jon Jones Next, The Diaz Bros Return, and Did Bo Nickal Cheat?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)
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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...2023-03-031h 06You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenIslam Makhachev’s Mother Wants Him To Retire, Drunk Conor McGregor, and Paul vs. Fury Is Finally Here!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...2023-02-2446 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenUFC 284 Predictions, Chimaev Wants Whittaker, and Con Man Michael ChandlerNow that we're just one day away from one of the biggest fights in recent memory, Chael has a lot to get off his chest. On today's episode, Chael discusses:
If we should believe Dana White when he says UFC 284 will break PPV records (00:52)
Why Michael Chandler deserves more credit for how he navigates his career (10:27)
Where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this? (28:56)
Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Robert Whittaker and why Chael believes Chimaev needs to choose a persona and stick to it (39:00)
The latest installment of why Chael doesn't believe Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury...2023-02-101h 11You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenConor McGregor Set to Return, Suga’ Sean’s New Deal, and the All-time Fight You Aren’t Talking AboutBack in his lavish home studio, Chael is here to bring you the best analysis in all of MMA. On today's episode, he discusses:
Conor McGregor's "ultimate" training camp which will prepare him for a welterweight bout with Michael Chandler later this year (00:54)
If Sean O'Malley will one day regret signing his new lucrative eight-fight deal with the UFC (10:13)
What's really at stake (if anything) in a fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury (19:55)
Why Chael believes Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter ever (28:58)
Saturday's UFC 284 main event and why it's the greatest gift that's ever fallen into...2023-02-0754 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenStory Time with "King Mo." Plus, Why Is Volk Such a Big Underdog?On today's episode, Chael tells you why he's upset that everyone is counting out Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev. Then, the legendary Muhammad Lawal (King Mo) joins Chael in the car to talk about Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, the heavyweight division, Khamzat Chimaev, and King Mo's memories of fighting Jiri Prochazka.Fitbod: Fitbod.me/CHAEL for 25% off Rhone: Rhone.com/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...2023-02-0338 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenJake Paul Called Me, McGregor Shows His Character, and Is Volk The Most Underrated Champ Ever?In this Wednesday edition of the program, Chael discusses:
A phone call Chael received from Jake Paul regarding Paul's upcoming fight with Tommy Fury (00:42)
Conor McGregor's honorable handling of a near-death situation last week (9:04)
Ahead of UFC 284, is it fair to say that Alexander Volkanovski is the most underrated fighter of all time? (15:19)
The announcements of Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 4 (27:07) and Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal (34:56)
And more!Fitbod: Fitbod.me/CHAEL for 25% off Rhone: Rhone.com/CHAEL for 20 % off Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify an...2023-02-0149 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenPoking Holes in Ngannou's Demands, Jon Jones The Narcissist, and Glover's Road to UFC 283In one of the best episodes of the program to date, Chael discusses:
His reaction to Ariel Helwani's Tuesday interview with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (00:44)
Another mishandled situation by Chael's old friend, Jon Jones (23:08)
The booking of Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili ... in March! (33:32)
Why Chael isn't buying that Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will actually happen (38:50)
Glover Teixeira's unlikely journey to tomorrow's title fight with Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 (1:03:54)
Plus, Chael explains why Francis Ngannou's demands to the UFC were out of line and why Ngannou will never find the "freedom" he's looking for (46:18).2023-01-201h 14You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenFrancis Ngannou Leaves UFC and Vacates Title. Now What? Plus, Jones vs. Gane and Stipe Speaks!It's UFC 283 week! But this episode is all about the news that rocked the MMA world this weekend. Today, Chael dives into:
Francis Ngannou's shocking decision to leave the UFC and his heavyweight title behind (00:56)
What Ngannou might do next (13:36)
The booking of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the UFC 285 main event in March, as well as Stipe Miocic breaking his silence to call dibs on the winner (24:19)
His frustration with Paddy Pimblett following the announcement of Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev for the London card (31:51)
Why Sean Strickland deserves more credit for his main event performance...2023-01-1755 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenAnother Douglas Crosby Interview, Matchmaking for Oliveira, Chael's Inside Scoop, and Will McGregor Fight in 2023?Before getting into a hodgepodge of newsy MMA topics, Chael welcomes MMA judge and friend Douglas Crosby to the program again to follow up on his controversial interview from a few weeks ago. Today, Crosby clarifies his comments on his "feud" with coach Ray Longo, tells Chael why he doesn't judge in New Jersey anymore, and more (00:49).Then, Chael gets into the meat of the show, discussing:His insider information into Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones (36:00)Who he thinks Charles Oliveira should fight next (45:22)Why he feels that, if Conor McGregor doesn't fight in 2023, he shouldn't...2023-01-131h 28You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenJake Paul to PFL, Does Nate Diaz Await? Plus, The Scariest Fighter in MMA HistoryIn a big week of MMA news, Chael discusses:
PFL's signing of Jake Paul and how the YouTube star might fare in an MMA fight with free agent Nate Diaz (00:44)
The re-booking of Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal (18:38)
Why Belal Muhammad is to be feared in the UFC's welterweight division (23:53)
Betting lines for a potential future fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones (31:38)
Plus, Chael gives you his pick for the most intimidating fighter in MMA history (39:34).Presented by:Fitbod - Fitbod.me/CHAELRocket Money - Rocketmoney.com/chael 2023-01-0659 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenKamaru Usman's Injury, Advice for Masvidal, and Gordon Ryan to MMA?In the first episode of 2023, Chael discusses:
If BJJ king Gordon Ryan should make the transition to MMA (00:45)
Kamaru Usman's hand injury and what it means for his hopes of getting a welterweight title rematch in March (18:11)
How Jorge Masvidal can revive his career (24:49)
Silence at the top of the heavyweight division (35:15)
And more.Presented by:Fitbod - Fitbod.me/CHAELRocket Money - Rocketmoney.com/chael Athletic Greens- AthleticGreens.com/ChaelOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great d...2023-01-0356 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenVera vs. Sandhagen Gets Booked, UFC 284 Stakes, and Chimaev's Next MoveOn today's episode, Chael discusses:
The announcement of Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen and what this means for the bantamweight title picture (00:37)
Whether the MMA world should be shocked if Alexander Volkanovski dethrones Islam Makhachev in February (9:02)
Why Khamzat Chimaev needs to choose a weight class and stick to it (18:52)
One of Chael's new favorite middleweight fighters, as well as whether Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 is truly the right title fight to make at 185 (28:16)
Presented by: RhoneUpgrade your closet with Rhone and use CHAEL to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/CHAEL2022-12-2746 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenNick Diaz Wants Izzy, Cannonier vs. Strickland, and My Crazy Plan For UFC 283In 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)
2022-12-161h 15You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenHow Paddy Proved Himself and Why He's Capable of More. Plus: Was Jan vs. Ankalaev Really So Bad?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...2022-12-131h 01You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenPaddy Pimblett vs. Ariel Helwani, TJ Dillashaw Walks Away, and UFC 282 PredictionsOne 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...2022-12-091h 27You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenA New Heavyweight Contender, The Liver King's Big Lie, and Kevin Holland's MiscalculationAfter 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...2022-12-061h 07You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenBo Nickal Dazzles, Khamzat Calls Out Colby, and Chael Curses UFC 280!On today's episode, Chael discusses:
Yesterday's news that Bo Nickal will fight Jamie Pickett on Dec. 10, and why Chael thinks that fight won't happen (00:37)
What it would take for Colby Covington to accept a fight with Khamzat Chimaev (11:40)
Why Chael believes the UFC 280 main card will look different on Oct. 22 (20:33)
Michael Chandler's criticism of Islam Makhachev (28:45)
Unorthodox training videos from Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira (37:22)
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...2022-09-3048 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenHanging with Anderson Silva's Kids, Chael Meets the Paul Brothers, and the Futures of Nate Diaz and Tony FergusonUpon returning from Phoenix after hosting the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva press conference, Chael discusses:
Seeing Anderson Silva for the first time in years, and a conversation Chael had with Silva's son (00:57)
Chael's takeaways from meeting Jake and Logan Paul face-to-face for the first time (8:22)
What Khamzat Chimaev's weight-cut fiasco tells us about his future (20:30)
How Nate Diaz has positioned his career as he prepares to leave the UFC (33:43)
A story about how Brendan Schaub's fighting career ended, and how it relates to Tony Ferguson (45:21)
UFC 280's main event from the perspective of both Charles Oliveira and...2022-09-161h 20You're Welcome! With Chael SonnenMcGregor and Masvidal Beef, Paddy Pimblett's Latest Opponent, and Could Khabib Kick Chael's A**?On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael begins by discussing this week's Twitter feud between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, and if it means we could see them locked in the cage together in the near future. Then, Chael talks about Deiveson Figueiredo's anger over the interim flyweight championship (8:58), Francis Ngannou's silence, and an outrageous (but true?) statement from jiu-jitsu legend Rickson Gracie (32:04). Plus...could Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the greatest of all-time, actually beat Chael in a fight? (39:00)Presented by: Magnesium Breakthrough Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/chael and use CHAEL at checkout to get 10% off and...2022-06-0148 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenChael's Victory Lap, Paul-Woodley 2 Preview & Could Poirier-Diaz Happen?From Las Vegas, Chael gives you more thoughts on Julianna Pena'a upset of Amanda Nunes and Daniel Cormier's recent comments about how the fight ended. Then, he talks about rumors around a Dustin Poirier-Nate Diaz fight next month (15:14) before getting into this weekend's Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley rematch (23:55) and a UFC heavyweight showcase between fan favorite Derrick Lewis and newcomer Chris Daukaus.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...2021-12-1747 minYou're Welcome! With Chael SonnenThe Chael-Conor Twitter Battle, Another Max Holloway Clinic & Volkanovski Gets PlayedDespite all of the exciting fights that happened this weekend, Chael begins today's show by breaking down his recent Twitter beef with Conor McGregor. Then, Chael discusses Max Holloway's convincing win over Yair Rodriguez (14:25) and what it means for his hopes of a trilogy with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26:34). Plus, Chael proposes a lightweight fight that no one is talking about (36:54).Presented by: SimpliSafe & Athletic GreensOur 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...2021-11-1745 min