You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael discusses the week in MMA story lines and also gives a preview of UFC 277, discussing topics like: Who Paddy Pimblett should fight next (00:49) Charles Oliveira's message to those who doubt him against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 (14:02) Comments made by Khamzat Chimaev in an interview with Ariel Helwani (25:43) A breakdown of tomorrow's light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Ant...

After UFC London and just days before UFC 277, Chael discusses: Tom Aspinall's tough injury and where the heavyweight division goes from here (00:48) Why Chael thinks Paddy Pimblett has what it takes to be a UFC champion (14:46) Alexander Volkanovski volunteering to be the backup fighter for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 (24:17) Rumors of a fight between Dustin Poirier and Michae...

After a wild weekend and a barrage of MMA news, Chael discusses: The booking of Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev in September for UFC 279 (00:42) What the bantamweight division will look like in the coming months (9:20) Why all of you are wrong about Ortega vs. Rodriguez (18:02) Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title in October (27:25) John Kavanagh's praise of Conor Mc...

On today's episode, Chael talks about: The hype that's quickly building around Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira (00:42) Kamaru Usman's insistence on fighting at light heavyweight (15:44) What's at stake for tomorrow's ABC main event between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez (26:08) The UFCs evolution during the Dana White era (38:16) Presented by: Dave Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my co...

On today's episode, Chael discusses: Nate Diaz's gripping interview with Ariel Helwani yesterday (00:42) If Jake Paul vs. Conor McGregor would be bigger than the 2017 boxing fight between McGregor and Floyd Mayweather (7:30) Rafael Fiziev's weekend win over Rafael dos Anjos and consequent callout of Justin Gaethje (17:35) Why the fans are being hypocritical in their criticism of Israel Adesanya (2...

On today's show, Chael discusses: The feud between Israel Adesanya and actor Chris Pratt (00:42) Why we should cut Sean Strickland some slack (7:25) Sean O'Malley calling out Henry Cejudo (23:35) Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rafael Fiziev in Saturday's UFC main event (29:09) What's a bigger heavyweight fight: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones, or Jones vs. Stipe Miocic? (35:22) Presented by: BiOptimizers Go t...

After a few days of reflecting on UFC 276, Chael discusses the following on today's podcast: What we really learned about Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira on Saturday night (00:43) Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Pereira and what this means for Chimaev's next fight (9:35) Why time is of the essence for Alexander Volkanovski (18:38) How Sean O'Malley will move forward after Saturday's no-contest (29:3...

Immediately after the end of UFC 276, Chael gives you his instant reaction to a great night of fights. He discusses: Why we should be appreciating Israel Adesanya instead of criticizing him (00:42) Alex Pereira's quick work of Sean Strickland, which now sets the stage for an unprecedented title fight with Adesanya (9:38) Alexander Volkanovski's textbook win and what this victory and his post-fight...

One day before the culmination of International Fight Week at UFC 276, Chael gets you set for the big event by discussing: Why Chael is such a big fan of the matchup between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier (00:48) Why Adesanya's head coach, Eugene Bareman, deserves more praise than we give him (8:24) The fight that is flying most under the radar this weekend (16:04) Plus, official predictions...

As we inch closer to a jam-packed UFC 276, Chael discusses: How the middleweight division will look after Saturday night (18:15) Surprising betting odds for Adesanya vs. Cannonier (27:40) If it's possible that both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway could move up to 155 lbs. following this fight (36:17) Whether Volkanovski's recent activity will help or hurt him, and if Holloway's recent layof...

In an episode filled with stories about some of the sports biggest stars, Chael discusses: Cowboy Cerrone's new UFC 276 opponent, Jim Miller (00:42) If Alexander Volkanovski should move up to 155 lbs. and immediately fight for a title (5:50) A new side of Robert Whittaker (14:32) Kevin Holland's callout of Nate Diaz and whether that fight makes sense (28:51) A changing of the guard among the upper...

On today's episode, Chael talks about: Kattar vs. Emmett reaction (00:40) The cursed Donald Cerrone - Joe Lauzon fight (6:24) If Israel Adesanya is looking past Jared Cannonier for their upcoming UFC 276 title bout (22:58) Sean O'Malley's career roadmap (30:49) The latest with Jake Paul and Nate Diaz (36:58) And more. Presented by: Factor Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for...

On today's episode of the podcast, Chael discusses: If Jiri Prochazka can defend the light heavyweight belt multiple times, and whether it's good or bad for the UFC if he does (00:42) Ali Abdelaziz's comments about Kamaru Usman having the potential to win the light heavyweight belt in the future (10:16) Charles Oliveira's desire to fight Conor McGregor (29:53) Tomorrow night's UFC Fight Night: Kat...

In an episode full of major MMA headlines, Chael discusses the following: Why the next few days are critical for Glover Teixeira (00:43) Rumors that the winner of Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 276 will get a middleweight title shot (10:39) The official booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards for August at UFC 278 (19:32) Reports that Conor McGregor will return from injury in 2023 (27:12...

On this special Sunday UFC 275 reaction show, Chael discusses: Jiri Prochazka's unexpected submission victory over Glover Teixeira in the waning seconds of the fight (00:41) Who should get the next light heavyweight title shot? (6:37) Why the judges didn't score in favor of Taila Santos against Valentina Shevchenko (10:17) Joanna Jedrzejczyk's retirement and her lasting impact on the sport of MMA...

 On today's show, Chael talks about: A July heavyweight fight that's flying under the radar (00:50) Whether damage inflicted or control time is more important in scoring (13:20) Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 and why it deserves more hype (24:05) If Taila Santos stands a chance against flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (30:05) Glover Teixeira's chances of pulling the upset against favorit...

Chael returns from the weekend to discuss some of the biggest news in MMA, like: Bo Nickal's IKON FC win and what it means for the wrestling phenom's future (00:48) The newly announced August main event between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz (12:03) Mike Tyson's advice to Conor McGregor about how the Irishman should handle his career when he returns from injury (20:10) The formula for beating Valen...

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael discusses: The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case that captivated the nation (:43) Jorge Masvidal's path forward (11:20) If Paddy Pimblett is taking the Jordan Leavitt fight seriously (22:30) Why Dustin Poirier is upset about Michael Chandler "forgetting" him (28:50) Henry Cejudo's comments about the keys to beating Jon Jones (43:21) Tomorrow night's UFC main eve...

On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael begins by discussing this week's Twitter feud between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, and if it means we could see them locked in the cage together in the near future. Then, Chael talks about Deiveson Figueiredo's anger over the interim flyweight championship (8:58), Francis Ngannou's silence, and an outrageous (but true?) statement from jiu-jitsu legend R...

Will ANYONE speak up and ask to fight Charles Oliveira? And will anyone call out Dominick Cruz at bantamweight? Chael airs his frustrations. Plus, some discussion around Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold (30:35) and as Kamaru Usman struggles with a hand injury, Chael wonders if Khamzat Chimaev should get a crack at an interim title belt (25:05).  Presented by: Hawthorne and Factor Our Sponsors: * Chec...

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by reacting to last Saturday's controversial fight between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Then, Chael talks about Valentina Shevchenko's comments this week about possibly moving up to bantamweight later in 2022 (8:00), if Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is the next boxing fight to make, when the 42-year-old Glover Teixeira might call it quits, and how Leon E...

There's lots of momentum right now around Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title...will it happen? Chael discusses. Plus, Chael gives some love to Tony Ferguson (8:41) and also explains why Amanda Nunes really left American Top Team following her loss to Julianna Pena. And of course, an official prediction for tomorrow night's bantamweight main event between Holly Ho...

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by recapping Saturday's main event between Jan Blachowicz and Alexsandar Rakic. Then, Chael talks about the chances of Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov getting in the Octagon together (14:18), who Dustin Poirier could face in his next fight (24:20), and the latest on Jon Jones' heavyweight experiment. Plus, Chael wonders how some MMA fighters are...

Khabib Nurmagomedov tweeted to Dana White that the UFC MUST book Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title fight. Is he right? Chael discusses. Then, Chael explains why Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, despite popular opinion, need to duke it out for a third time (19:15). And Chael also wonders if Alexander Volkanovski's legacy is on the line against Max Holloway i...

Chael begins today's episode by discussing the state of the lightweight title picture and Charles Oliveira's peculiar place in it. Then, Chael shares some wisdom on weight-cutting (11:00) before putting a positive spin on Tony Ferguson's loss to Michael Chandler. And, with several fighters calling out Conor McGregor at UFC 274, Chael speculates on the future of the former double champion (18:20)....