You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

In 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).Presented by:  Rocket Money - Rocketmoney.com/chael  Athletic Greens- AthleticGreens.com/Chael Draft Kings: Dowload app and use code CHAEL Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),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) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/

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 this past weekend (48:03) And more!Presented by:  Rocket Money - Rocketmoney.com/chael  Athletic Greens- AthleticGreens.com/Chael Draft Kings: Dowload app and use code CHAEL Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),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) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV

It's officially fight week again! On today's episode, Chael discusses: Reports that Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to leave MMA for good so that he can spend more time with his family (00:37) Why Chael believes Daniel Cormier is wrong to claim that Alexander Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev next month would be the biggest upset in MMA history (9:19) Dustin Poirier's comeback for Beneil Dariush, who said that Poirier should consider retiring if The Diamond continues to duck rising contenders (19:10) The photo of Khamzat Chimaev that broke the Internet this weekend (26:16) 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

In 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 Athletic Greens- AthleticGreens.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://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 ou

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 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 the final episode of another stellar year for the podcast, Chael discusses: Kevin Lee wanting to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov (00:38) How can we make Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev happen? (7:10) Chito Vera's recent comments about weight cutting and why he considers it to be "cheating" (17:33) The glory days of Pride FC and how they compare to the UFC (27:14) Plus, Dillon Danis stops by to talk about his upcoming boxing fight with KSI, his beef with Ariel Helwani, the UFC 229 melee, if/when he'll return to MMA, and more (36:04).Presented by: RhoneUpgrade 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://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

On 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/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://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 infor

In one of the final episodes of 2022, Chael discusses: The best comeback by a fighter during a fight this year (12:25) Jon Anik's strong thoughts on the current state of MMA judging (23:28) Paulo Costa's comments this week following the cancellation of his UFC 284 bout with Robert Whittaker (34:06) Sean O'Malley's new approach to training (43:16) Latest thoughts on if/when we will see Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz for the third time (51:23) Presented by: Dave, RhoneUpgrade 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://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 perso

Douglas Crosby is perhaps the most well-known judge in MMA, and he's made the headlines a lot recently due to his controversial scoring of the Dec. 9 Bellator fight between Danny Sabatello and Raufeon Stotts, as well as the Paddy Pimblett-Jared Gordon fight at UFC 282 the following night. And in this special Wednesday edition of the program, Crosby joins his friend Chael to weigh in on all of this, discussing things like: The judges never having the opportunity to speak to the public about their scoring decisions (1:27) People who have criticized him for working too much and why they'll never understand where he's coming from (8:45) His scoring of the Pimblett-Gordon fight and what it says about the state of the MMA judging system (16:50) Why judges need to focus on the job and not worry about public perception (31:08) Plus, some thoughts on rotary dial cell phones, golf clubs, and video games.Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify a

On today's episode, Chael discusses: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland, the scorecards, and where we go from here at middleweight (00:42) Gordon Ryan's jiu jitsu match with Nicky Rodriguez at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational this past weekend (10:05) Conor McGregor's slap fighting proposal to Nate Diaz, as well as McGregor's claim that he could fight at 185 lbs. (25:45) Sean O'Malley's thoughts on comparisons between himself and Paddy Pimblett (34:27) Presented by: Dave, RhoneUpgrade 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://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

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.