You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

In this UFC 294 preview show, I get into the Kamaru Usman video, some animosity between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, and you'll also hear from Mike Perry, Kamaru Usman, and Khamzat Chimaev!TOPICS:Intro (00:00)My impromptu interview with Mike Perry (00:55)Jiri Prochazka's criticism of UFC 295 opponent Alex Pereira (08:46)Why Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is a big mismatch (14:24)Did Kamaru Usman actually hear something pop? (23:38)My ESPN interview with Usman and Khamzat Chimaev (31:54)Was Alexander Volkanovski really the first guy to receive the call? Or are we missing something? (41:35)Some animosity between Volk and Islam Makhachev this week (51:14)Big thanks to our faithful sponsor: DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling c

Between Misfits Boxing, another UFC Apex event, and the crazy UFC 294 shuffle, it's been a wild few days in combat sports! Here's what I discuss on today's show:Intro (00:00)Is Jake Paul vs. KSI the fight to make? (01:00)The most compelling part of Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 (09:08)How Kamaru Usman landed a short-notice fight with Khamzat Chimaev (21:24)Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break from MMA (42:14)And more!Big thanks to our faithful sponsor: DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY 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 (KS). 21 plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/football for eligibility, terms and responsib

Apologies for the delay! On today's episode, I get into the following (0:00):Why I'm not surprised Charles Oliveira pulled out of the UFC 294 main event (00:29)How Islam Makhachev just beat ... Ilia Topuria? (5:52)Why I love the booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (12:30)My problem with USADA's scathing statement about the UFC (20:37)Why Conor McGregor is the winner in the USADA drama (29:58)Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor -Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Back from a weekend trip to San Diego for Bellator 300, I discuss the following on today's episode:Why Bobby Green and Dan Hooker should fight for the next BMF title (00:48)Conor McGregor has allegedly submitted his USADA paperwork, but what does that actually mean? (9:25)An unexpected backup fighter selection for next week's UFC 294 main event between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira (19:45)Dillon Danis has showed up to England! But I've hardly seen any training footage, which gives me some weird vibes (29:13)Jon Jones' preparation for UFC 295, the buildup to the fight, and why I hope he doesn't call it quits after his bout with Stipe Miocic (35:39)Plus, my tales from baggage claim this weekend (46:55).Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor -Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm off in San Diego this week, but don't think that I forgot about you! On today's episode, I discuss the following:Some unfair circumstances Charles Oliveira has been dealt ... again (00:52)Joe Rogan's assertion that Alexander Volkanovski is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world (10:01)Why Michael Chandler looks more desperate with each passing day (17:00)Dillon Danis and how a win over Logan Paul could open up a world of opportunities (33:12)Plus, I tell tales about Sean Strickland's beat-up Hyundai, my time on "The Celebrity Apprentice," and my favorite hip-hop line of all time.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor - VESSI - visit Vessi.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 15% off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm fired up on today's episode! Today, I discuss:Why I agree with Tristan Tate in thinking that Nina Agdal's lawsuit against Dillon Danis is a terrible idea (00:53)Conor McGregor's (dumb) belief that he'll fight in December of this year (8:42)My idea for who Kamaru Usman should fight next (20:43)How Joe Rogan plans to take kickboxing mainstream (27:34)And because you enjoyed my recent take on the BTK killer, I close by bringing you some unparalleled insights into the death of infamous American outlaw Billy the Kid (37:52).Thank you to this episode’s sponsor - VESSI - visit Vessi.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 15% off Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*This episode contains reference to sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.With so much drama going on outside of the cage, I talk about the following on today's episode:The latest in separate court cases involving former UFC stars Mark Hunt and Cain Velasquez (00:56)Why I believe Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson makes so much sense for each guy, and why I'm confident Ferguson can beat Paddy (19:39)Joe Rogan's belief that Conor McGregor can come back even stronger, and why I find it very hard to believe that will be the case (27:36)What's going on in this crazy build-up to Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis? (38:12)Plus, I get into the booking of Wonderboy Thompson vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, and more.Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors - DeleteMe - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by going to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: htt

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 - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by going to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL VESSI - visit Vessi.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 15% off Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode:Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53)The booking of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira as the co-main event at UFC 295, and why this fight seems fishy to me (8:17)Israel Adesanya breaking his silence to say that he wants a "fun" fight next. What could that possibly mean? (17:27)Why last weekend's drama was the best thing to ever happen to Valentina Shevchenko (30:20)Plus, I talk about some top UFC heavyweights (39:28) before diving into tomorrow night's UFC main event between fan favorites Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot (58:32).Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors - DeleteMe - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by going to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL VESSI - visit Vessi.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 15% off Advertising Inquiries: http

After a wildly successful night in Las Vegas for UFC Noche, I'm here today to talk to you about the following:Why I believe Valentina Shevchenko beat Alexa Grasso five rounds to zero, but also how I don't totally disagree with the controversial 10-8 score from judge Mike Bell (00:59)How The Bullet and Grasso can convince the UFC to give them a trilogy fight (11:10)Unfair criticism of Israel Adesanya, my unsolicited advice to Sean Strickland regarding his next matchup, and the only thing the new middleweight champion actually cares about (35:04)Mystery surrounding next month's UFC 294 co-main spot between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa, and why I'm not convinced that fight will happen (55:51)And much more.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor - DeleteMe - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by going to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's so much drama going on in this week! But don't worry, Uncle Chael is here to make sense of it all. On today's episode, I discuss:Claims that Israel Adesanya is a has-been and was never even that special in the first place (6:00)My response to Dricus Du Plessis, who had some mean things to say to me earlier this week (12:56)The middleweight title picture and all of the guys who could make a good case for fighting Sean Strickland for the belt (22:35)Who I believe the middleweight GOAT is (33:32)Does Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler even need to happen anymore? (38:22)Plus, I get into tomorrow night's main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko in Las Vegas (45:14).Big thanks to our awesome sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In

After one of the most historic upsets in UFC history, I discuss the following on today's episode:Sean Strickland's incredible performance at UFC 293, Israel Adesanya's uncharacteristic showing, and whether I believe Izzy deserves an immediate title fight (00:55)Alexander Volkov's massive win over Tai Tuivasa and how the Russian might fare in a suddenly interesting heavyweight division (20:43)I know Sean O'Malley's next opponent! (32:56)And of course ... I give you a little history lesson on the BTK killer -- one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history (40:30).Big thanks to our awesome sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling

UFC 293 is here and there's also a bunch more going on in MMA. On today's episode, I discuss:The restraining order placed against Dillon Danis by Logan Paul's fiancee and why it reminds me of the time I was in Russia with Matt Lindland ... and is the fight now in jeopardy? (1:00)The Nelk Boys vs. Andrew Schultz (13:36)Sean O'Malley's next fight and why it doesn't even matter who the opponent is (38:03)The UFC 293 press conference and my biggest takeaways from it (47:08)Why Dricus Du Plessis better make sure he's sitting there cageside tomorrow night (57:36)How heavy underdog Sean Strickland can dethrone the middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (1:06:00)And more!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Delete Me - go to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 20% off any planDraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York,

After another thrilling card in Paris, I'm here to react to the action and I'm also going to give you a little sneak peek into Saturday's upcoming UFC 293. Here's what to expect on today's episode:Ciryl Gane performed beautifully on the cage, but terribly on the microphone (00:58)The first time I ever met Sean Strickland and whether I ever thought a kid like that would make it to a UFC title fight (21:22)If Israel Adesanya wins on Saturday, will he call out Dricus Du Plessis or the winner of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev? (30:32)I believe Marlon Vera is a guarantee to be Sean O'Malley's next opponent; the only question that's left is ... when will it happen? (43:13)And more!Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Delete Me - go to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 20% off any planDraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.

I'm all fired up on today's show. Here's what I discuss:Khabib Nurmagomedov's top 15 pound-for-pound rankings of all time and the two major issues I have with his list (00:58)Dustin Poirier's cryptic tweet about his next fight ... so naturally I give him a phone call mid-show (14:47)Dana White's criticism of Merab Dvalishvili and why I believe Merab needs my help ASAP (30:45)Henry Cejudo's claim that Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley "only" did 350,000 PPV buys and what we should make of this (40:25)My brilliant idea for sweetening the pot at next month's UFC 293 (46:44)Plus, I give Ciryl Gane some love ahead of his UFC Paris main event (1:07:35) and I shut down this Brock Lesnar at UFC 300 nonsense (1:16:12).We are grateful for this episode’s sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling

After an emotional weekend in combat sports, I discuss the following on today's episode:Max Holloway's win over The Korean Zombie and what's next for the former UFC featherweight champion (00:45)Ilia Topuria saying he'll tap out Alexander Volkanovski and why I think that's a dumb thing to say (18:29)Why I commend Conor McGregor for a tweet he put out this weekend about the Michael Chandler fight (28:16)How UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reminds me of boxing legend Jack Johnson (36:37)Why Merab Dvalishvili just made a big mistake (45:36)Plus, I tell you why the Logan Paul fight is Dillon Danis' last hope.We are grateful for this episode’s sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Co

In another wide-ranging episode, I talk about:How Suga' Sean O'Malley now holds all the cards in the UFC bantamweight division (00:53)Why there's only two guys who make sense for Ian Machado Garry in his next fight (10:12)Conor McGregor's crazy 24 hours (22:06)The mayhem that broke out at the Logan Paul - Dillon Danis press conference in London and why it has me excited for the fight (35:37)Why I believe Alexander Volkanovski is the most feared man in UFC history (48:23)And um ... why are we doing this fight between Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie tomorrow morning?Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor: DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly.

In my special UFC 292 reaction episode, I discuss the following after a WILD weekend in Boston for ol' Uncle Chael:Why I think new UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has just transformed MMA as we know it (00:56)Aljamain Sterling's post-fight comments and the thing he said that no one else is picking up on (7:33)Whether Ian Machado Garry is the good guy or the bad guy (15:29)Why I believe Chris Weidman should be holding his head up high today despite the tough loss to Brad Tavares (26:14)Conor McGregor's strange voice notes and how his battle with USADA shows he's losing his stronghold on the sport (33:07)And guess what? I wrote the foreword to my producer's FIRST book! If you want to see my masterful writing, check out the paperback on Amazon or the e-books at this link.Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor: DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, c

I'm a busy man in Boston but of course I wasn't gonna leave you hanging! On today's UFC 292 preview podcast, I discuss the following:The real reason why Marlon Vera finds himself on the card tomorrow night (1:11)Why I feel that no matter what happens in the main event, both Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley will be fighting for titles in their next fights (9:02)What to expect in Chris Weidman's big return fight (23:15)Ian Machado Garry's claim that he's carrying UFC 292 and how I feel the fight between he and Neil Magny will go down (31:19)Plus, I take a look at the strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos (44:56) and of course ... the main event (49:30).And guess what? I wrote the foreword to my producer's FIRST book! If you want to see my masterful writing, check out the paperback book on Barnes & Noble or the paperback on Amazon.Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack -  visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% of

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 he will (30:52)The oddsmakers' big belief in Ian Machado Garry and whether Chael thinks Las Vegas is disrespecting the veteran Neil Magny (39:47)Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Momentous Sleep Pack -  visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftk