You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

I'm back from the holidays! I know you missed me, but I promise I'll make it up to you today by getting into the following juicy topics on today's show: Is Conor McGregor  the victim that he says he is?  (00:00) Sean O'Malley's statement  that the UFC loses money when McGregor fights (01:52) Why I don't understand Bo Nickal's UFC 300 matchup (21:07) A potential mind-blowing heavyweight matchup for...

I'm off next Tuesday, so to make up for it I've got a loaded show for you all today! Here's what's coming up: What really happened between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296 (00:00) What I think Covington will do next (17:15) Shavkat Rakhmonov is 18-0 and no one cares. Why? (26:00) The hilarious back-and-forth between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad (37:27) Why Ian Garry got sick at the P...

Back from Las Vegas after covering UFC 296 for ESPN, I discuss the following on today's show: Why it's possible Belal Muhammad will get skipped over again (00:00) Why Paddy Pimblett impressed me in his win over Tony Ferguson (11:30) My thoughts on the incident between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis (20:12) Why Ian Garry got very lucky this weekend (31:39) Islam Makhachev's hopes of fighting...

A Thursday episode? That's right folks; consider it an early Christmas present from Uncle Chael. Here's what's coming up in this UFC 296 preview episode: Ian Garry's social media video addressing the haters (00:00)** Why Saturday night could be Colby Covington's final UFC fight (09:25) Would Joe Rogan have beaten Wesley Snipes? (15:07) My breakdown of Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell (24:41) Officia...

UFC 296 week is upon us! Here's what's coming up on today's show: Why Leon Edwards turned on Ian Garry (00:00) Garry fears for his safety now ... but why? (10:02) Belal Muhammad says he's the backup fighter for the UFC 296 main event (14:53) Who gets the next welterweight title shot after this weekend?(23:03) Islam Makhachev is suddenly calling his shots (31:52) A recent scheme that shows why Floy...

Lots to catch up on today boys and girls! Here's what to expect on this episode: How Mike Perry became the face of BKFC (00:00) Why I'm dying for Jorge Masvidal to respond to Perry's callout (12:35) My thoughts on the stoppage in last weekend's Bobby Green fight (19:34) Whether Conor McGregor actually wants to fight Michael Chandler (30:56) Apparently, Khamzat Chimaev broke his hand during his UFC...

We've got a lot of top-notch MMA before the year ends and on today's episode, I cover some things we can expect to unfold in the coming weeks: Why I feel sorry for Ian Garry ahead of UFC 296 (00:00) Colby Covington's solid preparation for Leon Edwards (10:46) Islam Makhachev's determination to fight at 170 lbs. (19:55) The behind-the-scenes of the making of big fights in combat sports (28:35) To s...

Another busy week here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today’s episode I get into the following: How I think Ian Garry should respond to his recent controversy (01:15)  The mystery of which gym Ian Garry actually belongs to (13:40)  The ramifications for the winner and the loser of Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson (25:14)  How Tony Ferguson training with David Goggins actually elevates his fight against Paddy...

Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Here's what's coming up on today's show: What the new-look PFL must do to seriously compete with the UFC (00:00) Sean Strickland's random online attack of Ian Garry (19:06) Potential opponents for Paulo Costa, who says he'll return on Jan. 20 (26:40) Tom Aspinall's belief that he's the right man to face Jon Jones next (33:12) If you would like to support t...

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I get into the following:  What did the PFL actually purchase with their acquisition of Bellator? (01:18) Whether now is the right time for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou rematch (13:45) ESPN ranking Tom Aspinall above Jon Jones in the UFC heavyweight division (24:25) Who should replace Dan Hooker after he pulled out of in his fight against Bobby Gr...

Happy holidays, everybody! LOTS to get to on today's show: The confusing deal between PFL, Bellator, and what it means for the future of MMA (00:00) Why it's obvious The Rock and Joe Rogan don't like each other (21:53) How much does Tom Aspinall's interim title even mean? Is it legit? (30:48) Why I support Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break (38:02) Khamzat Chimaev's STUPID idea to call out...

So much to get into today! Here's what to expect on today's show: Why The Rock's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast made me uncomfortable (00:00) How Jon Jones could make the Tom Aspinall fight happen (11:56) Why Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the perfect time (23:58) We need more answers in the mysterious light heavyweight division (36:02) Why Leon Edwards needs to shut up and fight (49:40) Paddy...

Back from New York City after covering UFC 295 for ESPN, I get into the following on today's podcast: Alex Pereira's incredible UFC run and why I think he's the 2023 FOTY (00:00) Why I have zero interest in Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya ever again (13:26) How Tom Aspinall just made the heavyweight division very interesting (23:36) How Aspinall shut down Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane on the same ni...

On today’s episode I discuss:  My heated argument with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (00:00) My response to Jorge Masvidal's mean comments (17:06) What happened to Israel Adesanya? (33:43) Who I think will headline UFC 300 (44:32) The fight week vibes in New York City, as seen from my hotel (54:59) Plus, I give my official predictions for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall  (01:04:28) and Jiří Proc...

Another busy day here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today's show, I get into the following: Dana White's announcements for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299 and why I disagree with one of the title fights (00:00) My UFC Sao Paulo reaction and why Jailton Almeida impressed me (13:44) Why this Saturday's UFC 295 is such a pivotal event (27:23) Whether we'll ever get Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (39:40) Apparently F...

What an eventful week for ol' Uncle Chael! On today's episode, I tell you why Dana White isn't evil and the reason why PPV buys for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou underperformed. Plus, I talk about prospects for Jon Jones vs. Ngannou, UFC 295, and Leon Edwards banning Ian Machado Garry from his gym in England. TOPICS: Intro (00:00) Why Fury vs. Ngannou didn't sell well (00:57) Whether Dana White w...

On today's episode I discuss:  Intro (00:00)  Why boxing might be fake (00:32) Roy Jones Jr. on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (18:08) What's next for Francis Ngannou (36:08) Tom Aspinall being the favorite over Sergei Pavlovich (46:56) 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...

On today’s episode, I discuss:  Intro (00:00) Jon Jones pulling out of UFC 295 (00:55) What to do with the UFC heavyweight division (14:58) The fallout of the Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight (33:42) Khamzat Chimaev and the middleweights who refuse to fight him (46:02) Who Islam Makhachev’s next opponent should be (58:51) Why Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is the biggest mismatch in combat...

On today's episode, I discuss: Intro (00:00) Why Johnny Walker beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294 (01:00) Kamaru Usman's very impressive performance against Khamzat Chimaev (15:04) Why Usman deserves a rematch with Chimaev (28:12) Islam Makhachev's plea to fight Colby Covington at 170 lbs. (36:31) Why I have zero interest in Charles Oliveira getting another title shot (45:30) Big thanks to our spons...

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 (1...

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 Adesan...

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...

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 (19:4...

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...

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 o...