You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

On today's episode, Chael discusses leaked footage of Colby Covington's embrace with Kamaru Usman following their UFC 268 title rematch, and what it really means for Covington's gimmick. Then, Chael talks about how the relationship between teammates Dan Hooker and Alexander Volkanovski might change with Hooker now fighting at 145 lbs. Plus...more Jon Jones stuff and an official prediction for Saturday night's bantamweight main event between Rob Font and Jose Aldo (29:30).Presented by: Hello FreshVisit chaelsonnen.com to get a "Bad Guy" T-shirt while supplies last!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

Chael discusses rumors of a Colby Covington-Khamzat Chimaev matchup and later on, Chael also dives into Chimaev's superstar potential (42:40). Plus, the latest in the Jon Jones legal battle and what it means for his fighting career (34:35), some high praise for Justin Gaethje (23:15) and will we ever get the trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz?Presented by: Trade CoffeeOur 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.

Dustin Poirier says he'd consider a move to 170 lbs. after next month's lightweight title fight. Do we believe him? And what would that mean for the futures of both him and Charles Oliveira? Chael discusses. Then, Chael dives into the possibility of a Max Holloway-Conor McGregor catchweight fight (18:20), a possible opponent for Darren Till (26:52) and comments made earlier this week by Daniel Cormier (36:31).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.

Chael begins today's show by recapping Ketlen Vieira's win over Miesha Tate and the emergence of Sean Brady at 170 lbs. Plus, Chael talks about the video that dominated MMA Twitter this weekend (18:38), the possibility of a Colby Covington-Jorge Masvidal season of The Ultimate Fighter (27:02), Stipe Miocic's recent comments on fighting Jon Jones (35:22), Dan Hooker's decision to move to featherweight and more.Presented by: Eight Sleep & SimpliSafeOur 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.

Chael puts his beef with Conor McGregor aside to talk about next month's lightweight title fight and how its result might affect the perception of McGregor and the possibility of a fourth Dustin Poirier fight down the line. Plus, Chael speculates on future opponents for Khamzat Chimaev (16:55) before breaking down this weekend's women's bantamweight main event between Ketlen Vieira and Miesha Tate (34:53).Presented by: Black BuffaloOur 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.

Despite 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 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.

Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal won't fight at UFC 269 next month, so what happens now to the welterweight title picture? Chael discusses. Plus, a great callout from Michael Chandler (21:15) and Chael brings you two legendary pieces on Jon Jones (28:20) and tomorrow's Max Holloway-Yair Rodriguez fight (47:26).Presented by: Trade Coffee & Ten ThousandOur 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.

With UFC 268 officially in the books, Chael gives you his post-fight reaction, breaking down Kamaru Usman's decision win over Colby Covington and what it means for Usman's growing legacy. And could Khamzat Chimaev be next for the welterweight title (13:55)?  Plus, Chael discusses Justin Gaethje's bloody win over Michael Chandler, if Gaethje deserves a lightweight title shot (35:31), Rose Namajunas' place in strawweight history (23:56), and perhaps a new contender at middleweight.Presented by: Eight Sleep & BetterHelpOur 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.

Before Chael heads off to New York City for UFC 268, he gives you his official predictions for Kamaru Usman-Colby Covington 2 (26:04), Rose Namajunas-Zhang Weili 2 (17:45), and the lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler (13:21). Plus, Chael talks about a recent Conor McGregor video and the next steps for Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev following their impressive showings last weekend.Presented by: 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 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.

A WILD UFC 267 leaves Chael wondering about the incredibly bright futures of Islam Makhachev (24:13) and Khamzat Chimaev (4:52), and if Nate Diaz might potentially be in the future for Chimaev (47:33). Plus, Chael discusses Glover Teixeira winning the 205 lb. title and an awesome interim bantamweight title fight (11:07). Chael also looks ahead to Saturday's Kamaru Usman-Colby Covington rematch at UFC 268 (38:17).Presented by: DraftKingsOur 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.

Chael gets you set for tomorrow's massive card by walking you through all the biggest storylines of UFC 267. Can 42-year-old Glover Teixeira unseat champion Jan Blachowicz? Will Petr Yan win the interim bantamweight belt and refuse to fight Aljamain Sterling next? Is this Islam Makhachev's big moment? And what will Khamzat Chimaev look like after such a long layoff? Chael discusses it all.Presented by: Cuts ClothingOur 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.

A few days removed from a controversial main event event between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa, Chael discusses Costa's future at light heavyweight and the fighter that the UFC NEEDS to pair Vettori with next (9:10). Plus, Chael talks about the upcoming free agencies of Nate Diaz (24:02) and PFL's Kayla Harrison (39:24).Presented by: DraftKingsOur 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.

Chael opens the show by discussing Paulo Costa's inability to make 185 pounds for tomorrow's fight against Marvin Vettori*, and what it could mean for Costa's fighting future. Plus, Chael talks about the interest in a Jake Paul-Tommy Fury fight (22:18), UFC 268 and more.*This episode was recorded before this morning's news about Costa-Vettori happening at 205 lbs.Presented by: Athletic Greens and SimpliSafeOur 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.

On today's show, Chael offers his opinions on Aspen Ladd's featherweight debut, as well as the controversial coaching she received from Jim West. Plus, Colby Covington breaks his silence (8:05), Jorge Masvidal speaks about December's Leon Edwards fight (19:45) and Chael delivers the latest on another alleged altercation involving Conor McGregor.Presented by: DraftKingsSpecial thanks: BetterHelpOur 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.

Chael opens the show with some more thoughts on Leon Edwards vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 269. Then, he spends the rest of the episode on the biggest heavyweight names that UFC and boxing have to offer: Francis Ngannou (7:34), Stipe Miocic (23:12), Jon Jones (30:18) and Deontay Wilder (40:37).Presented by:  Policy Genius & Ten ThousandOur 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.

Chael begins the show by running through a flurry of news stories from the week: Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal's scheduled fight for UFC 269, Luke Rockhold's withdrawal from the Sean Strickland fight, and Chuck Liddell's arrest. Then, Chael recaps an unforgettable weekend of fights (26:36) and gives you the latest on Conor McGregor (44:02).Presented by: DraftKingsSpecial thanks: Cuts ClothingOur 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.

On today's episode, Chael discusses the latest developments at the UFC's featherweight, middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, focusing on the biggest storylines in each. Plus, Chael dives into the heavyweights, discussing Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane in January (28:35) and tomorrow night's boxing trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.Presented by: 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 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.

Now that Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier are "signed, sealed and delivered" for the 155 lb. title fight in December, Chael wonders if any other lightweights will volunteer for the backup slot (8:25). Plus, Chael isn't convinced Henry Cejudo wants to fight again, Jorge Masvidal can't find an opponent (29:03), Submission Underground returns this upcoming weekend (39:18) and much more.Presented by: 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 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.

Chael begins today's show with his response to people who are calling for the UFC to release Jon Jones following his latest legal issues. Then, Chael discusses the fans' appetite for an Amanda Nunes/Valentina Shevchenko trilogy (15:20), a possible Henry Cejudo return (32:54), an official prediction for tomorrow night's main event between Thiago Santos and Johnny Walker and more.Presented by: BetterHelpOur 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.

A few days removed from an electric UFC 266, Chael reacts to Alexander Volkanovski's remarkable title defense against Brian Ortega. Plus, he discusses how much longer Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight reign might continue (12:10) and Nick Diaz's performance against Robbie Lawler (20:23). Chael then veers away from UFC 266 to talk about Jon Jones' latest arrest, the troubling details surrounding his case and what this means for both Jones and the UFC (33:05).Presented by: DraftKingsOur 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.