You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Howdy folks! I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show: My reaction to Igor Severino biting Andre Lima at the UFC Apex last weekend (01:21)Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is getting boring (13:13)Nick Diaz’s heavy bag footage, and when we can expect his return (25:19)How is Netflix going to handle the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson promotion? (35:54)I give my recap of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships (49:14)*All time codes are approximate.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or by leaving me a comment on my Spotify page.Our Sponsors:* Shop the eufy video lock: https://shop.eufy.com/VideoLock or order it on Amazon today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a crazy week for MMA news! We'll get to some of it on today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:Intro (00:00)Why fight negotiations for Conor McGregor are different than they used to be (01:48)Why I think Michael Chandler's motivation for fighting McGregor extends beyond money (15:20)What to make of Marlon Vera's comments regarding Sean O'Malley's greasy hair (28:19)Is Alex Pereira looking past Jamahal Hill? (37:00)Why both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are in very difficult situations (46:01)*All time codes are approximate.To support this program, please leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Our Sponsors:* Shop the eufy video lock: https://shop.eufy.com/VideoLock or order it on Amazon today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Tuesday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode:Intro (00:00)Will the real Jon Jones please stand up? (01:41)Why I'm confident Colby Covington vs. Ian Garry will get booked (13:36)Islam Makhachev's criticism of Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (24:33)Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, and a rule change I'd like to propose for this fight (35:12)Some controversy surrounding Bo Nickal's UFC 300 main card placement (45:43)Google Podcasts is going away. Remember that if you listen to this program on Google Podcasts, I advise that you switch over to another platform that still exists.Our Sponsors:* Shop the eufy video lock: https://shop.eufy.com/VideoLock or order it on Amazon today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Friday! We've got a lot to cover today. Here's what's I'm getting into in this episode:Intro (00:00)Why Jon Jones could be on the verge of getting sued by a fan (01:49)Why I don't think Conor McGregor deserves a main event spot against Michael Chandler (10:33)Why I think the Suga' Show could come to an end soon (21:01)Sean Strickland's call for an immediate rematch with Dricus du Plessis (33:21)Colby Covington's response to Ian Machado Garry's callout (40:05)Mike Tyson's approach to the fight with Jake Paul (50:37)An inspiring story involving MMA pioneer Mark Coleman (59:37)*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a weekend in Miami! I can't wait to talk to you about everything that went down this weekend.* Here's what I'm discussing on today's episode:Dustin Poirier's chances of landing a title fight with Islam Makhachev (00:00)Some life and career advice for Benoit Saint-Denis (13:10)What to do next with Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria, and Alex Volkanovski (25:28)What I make of Curtis Blaydes' callout of Tom Aspinall (34:10)How Francis Ngannou's career should progress following this past weekend's devastating results (44:32)*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As a make-up for missing some recent episodes, here's the Friday podcast one day early! Today*, I'm talking UFC 299, Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and the ongoing saga that is Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor.Does Francis Ngannou HAVE to KO Anthony Joshua? And will he? (00:00)Why Big Nog is the one that tried to feed the bus a carrot (11:30)Why I suspect Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor hasn't been booked yet (22:20)The oddsmakers are doubting Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, but not me! (32:33)Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2, and why I see this differently than many of you do (42:33)Enjoy all the fights this weekend!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Howdy! Happy UFC 299 fight week. Here's what's coming up on today's show*:My thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov's win over the weekend (00:00)Some crazy betting line movement for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 (12:40)Why I think you're all stupid for doubting Dustin Poirier against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 (24:22)Why Henry Cejudo thinks Dana White should pull Max Holloway from the Justin Gaethje fight (35:35)MMA math and how it may predict the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou (45:28)All time codes are approximate.Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Reso

I'm back from Saudi Arabia! I've got a lot to catch up on during today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:My response to Jorge Masvidal's callout of me (00:00)Francis Ngannou's mindset heading into his boxing fight next week with Anthony Joshua (09:50)Looming questions surrounding Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor (19:15)Israel Adesanya has finally spoken up about his next fight (29:32)Why Alexander Volkanovski believes his next fight will be for a featherweight title shot (37:43)My advice to Ilia Topuria (50:28)Henry Cejudo's uncertain plans for his fighting future (01:00:00)Why the UFC will never have a 165 lb. division (01:10:10)*All time codes are approximate.To support the program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up:My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00)Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38)A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47)Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08)It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35)*All time codes are approximate.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm off to Anaheim for UFC 298, but Uncle Chael is still here to deliver a packed edition of the program. Here's what's coming up:*Why every UFC champion not named Alex Pereira is stupid (00:00)If Dana White actually announces the UFC 300 main event Saturday night, I'll be VERY impressed (10:03)Dana White walking off Howie Mandel's podcast set and why I think it was legit (19:29)How Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry can become a reality (30:57)My official prediction for Ian Garry vs. Geoff Neal (39:55)Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa aren't calling for title shots...why not? (49:20)What to make of this week's drama between Henry Cejudo and Captain Eric (57:42)Cejudo's assertion that he'll retire with a loss to Merab Dvalishvili (01:07:07)My official prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria (01:16:25)*All time codes are approximate.Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor:DraftKings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to

The UFC 300 main event speculation is FASCINATING! And on today's episode, I'm gonna do even more of it. Here's what's coming up:Ariel Helwani's report that UFC wants to book Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 300 (00:00)Jon Jones says he turned down the offer to headline UFC 300...do we believe that? (10:39)Coach Eugene Bareman reveals why Israel Adesanya performed so poorly in the Sean Strickland fight (20:33)Why a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 could be beneficial to Alex Volkanovski (30:15)I've got a problem with the way WWE is bringing The Rock back into the mix (41:56)*All time codes are approximate.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on my Spotify page.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Friday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*:Dana White has pushed back the Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor date (00:00)Potential "jaw-dropping" options for the UFC 300 main event (05:45)With Dricus du Plessis out for UFC 300, some other middleweights need to speak up! (19:51)Why you're all silly for thinking Ilia Topuria will easily dispose of Alexander Volkanovski (31:33)Is Renato Moicano vs. Paddy Pimblett the fight to make? (41:21)Dustin Poirier is the underdog against Benoit Saint-Denis ... should he be? (48:30)Some public beef between Ian Garry and Rampage Jackson (59:27)*All time codes are approximate.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gamblin

Hope you folks had a great weekend! Here's what's coming up* on today's episode:Why Renato Moicano's post-fight speech stole my attention Saturday night (00:00)Charles Radtke is playing a game I wouldn't advise him to play...but it's working (07:55)Bad blood between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has me HOOKED on that fight (17:32)So what exactly did Dustin Poirier get to fight Benoit Saint-Denis? (29:31)A story about my friend and hot salads (39:33)*All time codes are approximate.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). 21+ age varies by jurisdict

On today's episode, I discuss:Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya were offered UFC 300 spots, but will it happen? (00:00)Why I suspect Daniel Cormier knows something about the UFC 300 main event (08:19)Some crazy ideas I have for the UFC 300 main event (17:46)Kayla Harrison's big problem heading into her UFC debut against Holly Holm (22:45)Joe Rogan's thoughts on the BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje (34:15)Why I have an issue with Cory Sandhagen's 2024 plans (40:34)Did Jon Anik really need to apologize? (48:10)All time codes are approximate.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's happening, guys? Uncle Chael is back and as usual, we've got lots to get into today:The mystery surrounding the UFC 300 main event (00:00)The Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje BMF title fight slated for UFC 300 (09:35)Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title prospects in 2024 (17:43)Why I'm excited that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are going at each other again (28:19)Why UFC commentator Jon Anik is considering retirement (36:30)*All time codes are approximate.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm back! And we have lots to discuss on today's episode*. Here's what's coming up:Why I think the judges got it right in the UFC 297 main event (00:00)BIG UFC 300 news coming, and why I think it could involve Conor McGregor (13:40)Dricus du Plessis's incredible journey to becoming champion (24:55)How Sean Strickland could convince the UFC to give him an immediate title rematch (35:53)Some thoughts on what fighters should and should not say (46:06)To support the program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify. I deserve it, don't you think?*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy UFC 297 fight week! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*:Coach Javier Mendez's response to what I said last week about Khabib Nurmagomedov's possible appearance at UFC 300 (00:00)Magomed Ankalaev's offer to Alex Pereira (10:20)My reaction to the BORING press conference between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou (20:42)What the future with Dricus Du Plessis as champion would look like (28:09)WHY is Conor McGregor (allegedly) fighting Michael Chandler? (40:55)Joe Rogan's take on Colby Covington's poor performance against Leon Edwards at UFC 296 (52:25)*All time codes are approximate.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or by leaving me a comment on my Spotify page.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a week it's been! Lots to get to on today's show*. Here's what's coming up:Why I'm confident Dana White will put on a massive headliner at UFC 300 (00:00)Whether Dustin Poirier made a mistake accepting a fight with Benoit Saint Denis (12:57)Why I have little interest in a boxing fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (20:46)Why I love Ian Garry's callout of Colby Covington (31:56)An online back-and-forth between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones and what I make of it all (42:29)Arnold Allen's concerns about Alexander Volkanovski returning too soon (01:05:32)Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or by leaving me a comment on my Spotify page.All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a weekend in fight announcements! Coming up on today's episode*, I discuss the following:Why I respect Dustin Poirier for agreeing to fight surging lightweight Benoit Saint Denis (00:00)Why I don't believe Charles Oliveira will actually fight Arman Tsarukyan -- shocker, right? (09:00)I'm not sure why Francis Ngannou is boxing Anthony Joshua (15:05)Ngannou's uncertain MMA future (28:55)Dricus Du Plessis is happy to see Sean Strickland cry (37:47)My West Linn road rage story! (44:57)To support the show, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a 5-star rating on my Spotify feed. I deserve it, don't ya think?*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm all fired up on today's show everybody. Here's what to expect*:Why you shouldn't believe Conor McGregor's announcement video (00:00)Whether Michael Chandler deserves applause for being the most patient man in MMA (09:20)Why the UFC MUST convince Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight (15:34)A page that Ian Garry is borrowing out of Jeffrey Epstein's book. Yes, you read that right (22:51)Jorge Masvidal's "unretirement" and the interesting position he finds himself in now (29:24)Ariel Helwani's report that the UFC has mysterious plans for UFC 300. What could they be? (40:04)The U.S. Supreme Court, presidential candidate Nikki Haley, and how far is too far in fight promotion? (47:06)*All segment time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy