You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation.Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, similarities between he and Ronda Rousey, why judges don't typically speak to the media, and much, much more.The following time codes are approximate:Ian Garry vs. MVP (00:00)Islam Makhachev's legacy (11:00)Douglas Crosby interview (25:52)Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor:Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code  CHAEL to get a NO SWEAT BET up to $1500 if your first bet doesn’t hit.Gambling problem? Call 1-800 Gambler or in West Virginia visit 1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8HOPENY or text HOPENY 467369. In Connecticut,

It’s UFC 302 fight week! We’re gonna dive into that and much more in today’s episode: My take on the alarming Conor McGregor partying footage (00:00) Breaking down the Xs and Os of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (12:07)How I think Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa will play out (22:02)An update on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug test (31:24)My recent traffic stop in West Linn, OR (43:32)*All time codes are approximate. Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Shopify: shopify.com/chael* Check out Tecovas: tecovas.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! On today's episode, I'm gonna spend a lot of time talking about Conor McGregor: His big plans for 2024, why Dustin Poirier doesn't think he'll fight McGregor again, and if McGregor is even training enough for his June 29 return fight with Michael Chandler. Plus, I talk about Carlos Ulberg stepping in for Khalil Rountree, as well as that boxing fight I took with Anderson Silva...The following time codes are approximate:My boxing fight with Anderson Silva (00:00)Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg (12:08)My message to Belal Muhammad (20:46)Conor McGregor's big 2024 plans (32:48)McGregor stopping trash talk? (42:52)I don't believe Dustin Poirier (52:50)How bad does McGregor want it? (01:00:40)Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com* Check out eufy: us.eufy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

Bonjour! I'm back from Paris. And on today's episode, I'm getting into my big takeaways from the entire FOUR seconds of Conor McCregor's training footage, my issue with Ian Machado Garry saying he's "accepted" a fight with Michael "Venom" Page, and the thing I'm missing from Tom Aspinall. Plus, is Max Holloway also the No. 1 contender at 155 lbs.?The following time codes are approximate:Oleksandr Usyk's win over Tyson Fury (00:00)My advice to Tom Aspinall (10:48)Conor McGregor's training footage (22:44)Ian Garry vs. MVP? (33:58)Max Holloway's next move (42:06)To give this program the support it deserves, give me a FOLLOW here on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com* Check out eufy: us.eufy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir

Happy Tuesday! On today's episode, I react to Derrick Lewis' win this past weekend, and a certain heavyweight triangle involving Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and Tom Aspinall. Plus, Dana White says UFC 303 is already breaking records! Crazy John Fury also head-butted someone from Oleksandr Usyk's team, but I don't believe it. And a whole lot more!The following time codes are approximate:Derrick Lewis' win at UFC St. Louis (00:00)Jon Jones is calling for Alex Pereira now (09:35)Chandler vs. McGregor is shattering records (18:30)Islam Makhachev's eventual plans to move up to 170 lbs. (29:10)Does someone really have to die in Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?(39:07)The John Fury "head-butt" (46:28)Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com* Check out eufy: us.eufy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://

Hey everybody! I spoke to Islam Makhachev today, and I'm gonna tell you what I learned from that conversation. Plus, I told Ariel Helwani why I'm not positive Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz is happening, Alexander Volkanovski wants the BMF belt all of a sudden, and wrestling phenom Gable Steveson is out at WWE. Does a career in MMA await?Oh yeah, and I TOLD YOU SO!!! The following time codes are approximate:I TOLD YOU SO! (00:00)My conversation with Islam Makhachev (12:09) Alex Volkanovski wants the BMF belt (22:48) Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz (33:45) An ode to Matt Brown (40:20) Gable Steveson to MMA? (50:19) Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com* Check out eufy: us.eufy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm back from ESPN headquarters, and I've got some things to say about UFC 301! On today's episode, I'm gonna tell you how Steve Erceg, even in a loss, was the most impressive fighter at UFC 301. Plus, I'll tell you why Anthony Smith inspires me, where Jose Aldo fits into the UFC bantamweight title picture, and what I'm hearing about Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall possibly fighting each other in July. And apparently Charles Oliveira wants to be the backup fighter for UFC 303?The following time codes are approximate:Steve Erceg's UFC 301 performance (00:00)Anthony Smith does the unexpected again (07:25)Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is official (13:00)I'm loving Jon Jones' approach to fighting right now (21:35)Charles Oliveira's list of demands (30:10)Why does no one care about Ryan Garcia and VADA? (34:58)To support this fine program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify feed. Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/

Happy Friday! I've got a LOADED show for you all today.* Here's what's coming up courtesy of Uncle Chael:My expert take on Ryan Garcia's failed drug test (00:00)Why Tom Aspinall was wrong to criticize the UFC 304 start time (18:35)I have to rush to Jon Jones' defense again... (26:15)Prediction for Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 (35:33)Prediction for Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo (45:51)Prediction for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg (50:52)Ilia Topuria's response to Joe Rogan (58:49)Islam Makhachev's take on the lightweight title picture (01:09:27)The latest with the curious case of Floyd Mayweather, who apparently is held up in Dubai? (01:17:27)*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/chael* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Tecovas: www.tecovas.com* Check out eufy: us.eufy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: htt

After another weekend of nonstop action in combat sports, Uncle Chael is here to give you the goods!* Here's what to expect on today's episode:Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, and the featherweight title picture (00:00)My pie-in-the-sky dream for the BMF belt (12:25)Mike Perry's unexpected career turnaround, and Conor McGregor's investment in BKFC (21:34)Why UFC 301 matters and why you, as a fan, should tune in (31:28)What to make of Jose Aldo's upcoming return on Saturday night (39:50)Some big news concerning Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (49:11)*All time codes are approximate.To support this show, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or submit a 5-star rating on Spotify!Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. New Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler, or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 8778 HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Con

Happy Friday, everybody! Here's what's coming up on today's program:Why I can't stop thinking about Ryan Garcia's win over Devin Haney (00:00)Who Tom Aspinall could fight at UFC 304 in Manchester (22:00)Why I feel Justin Gaethje could fight for a UFC title again (31:52)What exactly is Ronda Rousey expecting from her media tour? (41:56)My take on The Rock's upcoming biopic about Mark Kerr (52:24)To support the program, please follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No UFC this past weekend, but a bunch still happened in the combat sports world! Allow me to get into it on today's episode.* Here's what to expect:A hindsight look at Ryan Garcia's antics leading up to his fight with Devin Haney (00:00)Michael Chandler says his bout agreement with Conor McGregor hasn't been signed ... uh oh (09:58)Comparisons between Garcia and McGregor (18:02)Whether Max Holloway would put up the BMF belt against Ilia Topuria (27:43)My reaction to the U.S. Olympics wrestling trials (37:38)*All time codes are approximate.To support this fine program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify feed. You want to help me out, don't ya?Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guys, there's still so much to get to in the wake of UFC 300! I'm gonna dive way deeper on today's episode. Here's what's coming up in this Friday mega-edition* of the program:Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor FINALLY has serious stakes attached to it (00:00)Why I agree with Joe Rogan's take on Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje (10:45)Ilia Topuria has called out Max Holloway as part of the champ's master plan (21:52)Arman Tsarukyan's dust-up with a fan at UFC 300 (33:14)Jamahal Hill's big mistake against Alex Pereira (41:32)You guys will hate me when you hear who I think Pereira should fight next (53:42)Everyone wants to see Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal ... is it time to make it happen? (01:03:35)My thoughts on Ryan Garcia's descent into madness ahead of his boxing fight with Devin Haney (01:13:20)*All time codes are approximate.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Shop the eufy vide

What a weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 300! On today's episode, I'm gonna react to everything I saw while taking in one of the best fight cards we've seen in some time.* Here's what's coming up:What I think Max Holloway should do given his newfound leverage (00:00)Why I believe Alex Pereira can already stake his claim as the GOAT (12:10)Conor McGregor is finally set to return ... but will he actually headline UFC 303? (22:58)My respect for both Kayla Harrison and Holly Holm is at an all-time high (32:23)I'm not mad at Arman Tsarukyan, just disappointed (42:22)UFC 300 wrap-up: Bo Nickal's showing, Aljamain Sterling's featherweight debut, and more (52:45)*All time codes are approximate.To support this amazing program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a 5-star rating on Spotify.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Shop the eufy video lock: https://shop.eufy.com/VideoLock or order it on Amazon

So, my video producer is out of town, and now I'm in Las Vegas with ESPN. I wasn't sure how I'd get this episode to you, but as always, I've delivered for you. Enjoy this episode* which comes to you recorded from at first a car, and then a treadmill.The latest in the standoff between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (00:00)Who do you want to see Paulo Costa fight next, and where the heck is Jared Cannonier? (09:25)Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor, and what's at stake in the lightweight division tomorrow at UFC 300 (13:56)The UFC 300 fight I'm most looking forward to (21:06)Why I'll be watching the Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueiredo fight VERY closely (28:54)What I make of Jamahal Hill asking Alex Pereira for his autograph (36:40)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Shop the eufy video lock: https://

I'm at home for today's show, so bear with me as I meander through the hallways of my mansion while waxing poetic about the latest in combat sports. Here's what's coming up:Allegations that came out against Jon Jones this weekend, why I believe this can be a great learning experience for all parties involved, and why this situation reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (00:00)Similarities between Jones and Lance Armstrong, and why I believe we all owe Jones an apology (13:35)The stakes for Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 on Saturday (23:37)My thoughts on Paddy Pimblett's callout of Renato Moicano, who fights at UFC 300 (28:20)Why I'm not thrilled with how WrestleMania 40 ended (32:16)*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 $150 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call

Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:I breakdown Ronda Rousey’s recent interview, where she claimed to be ‘the greatest fighter to have ever lived’ (00:00)Jon Jones’s injury and how he moves forward (14:05)Charles Oliveira pulled a Cory Sandhagen this week (27:48)UFC 300’s two lightweight matchups and the stakes involved for both (39:21)Is Max Holloway making a mistake by going up to 155lbs? (48:16)Michael Bisping thinks Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker could be disastrous for ‘Borz’ (59:17)Did Ian Garry really call Colby Covington Colby ‘Wimpington’? (1:09:49)*All time codes are approximate.To support this show, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.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

Hey everybody! We've got some fun things to discuss on today's program. Here's what's on deck:Chris Weidman's strong showing in his win, and why I believe there should be some changes regarding eye pokes (00:00)Sean Strickland is in a tough spot, but I have some ideas for him (15:56)Bo Nickal calls Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs a "fraud" (26:40)Why I'm in AWE of The Rock as we approach this weekend's Wrestlemania 40 (36:30)Ronda Rousey has opened up about why her UFC career came to an abrupt end...and I have some questions about it (50:07)*All time codes are approximate.To support this show, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify.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

Hey everybody! I've got a big episode for you today as we head into the weekend. Here's what's coming up*:Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is supposedly a No. 1 contender fight, but how is that possible? (00:00)Why Bo Nickal and Chimaev should fight each other if they both win in their next fights (12:58)Where does Sean Strickland fit into all of this? (25:23)Tom Aspinall's callout of Curtis Blaydes for a fight in Manchester, England (38:21)Whether the results of Jon Jones' next fight could make or break his legacy (49:27)We know who the refs for UFC 300...do you care? (01:00:38)My take on burgers in Kansas City (01:10:02)*All time codes are approximate.If you want to support the program, the best thing you can do is give this podcast a follow on my Apple Podcasts or Spotify feeds.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

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