You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

As Chael predicted on Wednesday, war has (virtually) broken out between Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping. Plus, Chael discusses Jorge Masvidal's thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley (20:52), Sean O'Malley's many haters and if Francis Ngannou should be upset with the UFC (26:27). Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * Check out Shopi...

Israel Adesanya is talking about Jon Jones again. What did Izzy say, and what does he really mean by it? Chael tells you. Plus, Chael discusses the state of the welterweights, Conor McGregor's recent online antics (20:36) and why this upcoming Jake Paul fight is so much different than previous ones (40:37). Presented by: Athletic Greens Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a...

MMA Twitter wars continue, as this week Dustin Poirier wants a piece of Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier are exchanging insults. Chael discusses. Plus, Chael weighs in on the heavyweight title picture (28:32) and also checks in on Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, which is just around the corner (42:17). Presented by: LMNT & ExpressVPN Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code ch...

Chael reacts to Ciryl Gane's impressive victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC 265, which now has all of us foaming at the mouth for Gane versus Francis Ngannou. Then, Chael discusses Jon Jones' place in the heavyweight picture and if Saturday's outcome might send Jones back down to 205 (17:44). Plus, Kevin Lee calls out Mike Perry and does Jose Aldo have a chance at the bantamweight title? (33:16) Pre...

UFC 265 is almost here, which means it's time for the return of The Chael Curse! But before that,  Chael tells you why you need to care about a new UFC signee (5:45) and he also wonders whether Conor McGregor and Chris Weidman should continue fighting, even after they recover from their respective injuries (13:03). Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://w...

As UFC 265 quickly approaches, Chael discusses Ciryl Gane's quick climb up the heavyweight rankings and how Francis Ngannou might feel when he watches Gane take on Derrick Lewis Saturday night for the interim heavyweight title. Plus, Jorge Masvidal's new hype guy reminds Chael of how he landed his first gig with ESPN (21:44). Presented by: Athletic Greens Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use...

Chael begins the show by weighing in on the sports topic of the week: Simone Biles' decision to pull herself from team competition for mental health reasons. Then, Chael talks about controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's post-fight interview with Conor McGregor at UFC 264 (11:02), TJ Dillashaw's bantamweight title aspirations and the greatest chicken sandwich on the market (40:33). Our Sponsors: * Ch...

TJ Dillashaw's gritty win over Cory Sandhagen has Chael singing the praises of the former bantamweight champion. Plus, Usman-Covington 2 is official (12:05), Chael wonders how much longer he can defend Conor McGregor (18:06), Francis Ngannou weighs in on the UFC's pay structure and Chael tells some stories involving car accidents and beach volleyball (43:17). Presented by: Ten Thousand Our Sponsor...

Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler are going at it online, so what's the holdup in booking them against one another? Chael discusses. Then, Chael dives into the Nick Diaz-Robbie Lawler rematch (16:16), Anderson Silva and Logan Paul's talks to box one another and all the dirty details surrounding Saturday's must-see bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw (25:57). Presented by: A...

Chael opens the show by breaking down Miesha Tate's impressive win in her first fight following a five-year layoff. Then, Chael discusses his impressions of Islam Makhachev and if Dan Hooker's callout will be enough to lure in the young phenom (11:55). Plus, Conor McGregor's camp has more to say (18:40) and Chael gets you pumped for Saturday's bantamweight showdown between Cory Sandhagen and TJ Di...

In a special Monday episode of "You're Welcome," Chael recaps an unforgettable season of coaching high school wrestling, shouting out all the kids along the way who persevered through the toughest season they'll ever endure. Chael has a new TV show! Alongside seasoned journalist Jorge Sedano, Chael breaks down the biggest stories in MMA. New episodes weekly. "The Chael Sonnen Show" is exclusively...

Conor McGregor and Logan Paul...are they doing the same thing? Chael weighs in (10:30). Plus, Khabib Nurmagomedov talks about McGregor's fighting future (23:10) and the GOAT debate. Chael also tells a story about marshmallows that somehow relates to Islam Makhachev, who fights tomorrow (40:50). Presented by: Raycon & BetterHelp Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great de...

Chael starts off today's episode by explaining what Conor McGregor's call for a doctor's stoppage really means. Plus, what does his future look like (43:28), and how should the public view McGregor after a controversial post-fight interview? And, Chael discusses Sean O'Malley's win over Kris Moutinho and possible upcoming opponents for The Suga' Show (38:20). Presented by: Eight Sleep, ExpressVPN...

The Dustin Poirier/Conor McGregor trilogy concludes this weekend, and Chael is here to get you set for it. But first, he explains why he doesn't buy into rumors of a Nick Diaz/Robbie Lawler rematch. Then, Chael dives into comparisons between McGregor and Sean O'Malley (8:12), Gilbert Burns vs. Wonderboy Thompson (15:52) and what's really on the line for both Poirier and McGregor tomorrow night.  O...

As we're just days away from the highly-anticipated trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, Chael lays out each guy's path to victory. Plus, Chael dives into Gilbert Burns vs. Wonderboy Thompson (8:50), Jorge Masvidal's new callout (17:28),  Jon Jones' experiment at heavyweight and much more. Presented by: Athletic Greens Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for...

On today's episode, Chael dives DEEP into the years-long backstory that culminated in Jon Jones recently blocking Chael on Twitter (35:15). Plus, Chael discusses Conor McGregor's possible health scare, Georges St-Pierre's comments about the best fighter in MMA (28:40) and why all of you need to embrace Jake Paul (19:14). Presented by: Eight Sleep Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code c...

Now that Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for the interim heavyweight title fight in August, where does this leave champion Francis Ngannou, Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones? Plus, Chael discusses Conor McGregor's paths to victory at UFC 264 (18:10), Kayla Harrison's ceiling (41:05), who Sean O'Malley should fight on July 10 and more. Presented by: BetterHelp Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopi...

Khamzat Chimaev and Luke Rockhold will not fight, so what's next for each guy? Chael speculates. Plus, Chael discusses Wonderboy Thompson's comments about Nate Diaz (8:04), Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov and he also issues a special challenge to the listeners (25:30)! Presented by: Athletic Greens & BetterHelp Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.s...

On today's episode, Chael discusses Anderson Silva's impressive boxing performance, the ongoing beef between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker, The Korean Zombie's wasted callout (9:05) and much more. Plus, Chael gets heated about hamburgers (40:02). 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...

Chael begins the show by talking about the newly booked boxing fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Vitor Belfort. Chael also talks about the boxing fight that HAS to get made (4:27), why the past two fights mean nothing for next month's Poirier-McGregor 3 (15:27) and Saturday's bout between Dan Ige and The Korean Zombie. Presented by: Athletic Greens Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my cod...

With UFC 263 in the books, Chael discusses Israel Adesanya's impressive improvements on the ground, but also points out that the fight with Marvin Vettori wasn't as lopsided as everyone thinks. Plus, Chael wonders what makes sense for Nate Diaz next (25:24), if Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal must fight soon (12:48) and if Deiveson Figueiredo should jump up to 135. Presented by: EightSleep Our Spo...

Chael delivers his official predictions for tomorrow's main event between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori (31:25), as well as the Belal Muhammad and Demian Maia fight. Plus, Nate Diaz pushes back against Francis Ngannou (18:24), Leon Edwards talks trash about the champ and more. Presented by: HelloFresh Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopif...

With UFC 263 just days away, Chael gives his official predictions for Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz (23:02) and the flyweight title rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. Plus, Chael reacts to Francis Ngannou's tweet about the boxing fight between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather (3:40). Presented by: Eight Sleep, DraftKings and ExpressVPN Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my...

Dana White says he's locked in on Colby Covington rematching Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title, which has Chael very excited (19:15). Plus, Logan Paul finally tells us why he's fighting Floyd Mayweather, Diego Sanchez takes the high road and Chael uses tomorrow night's heavyweight fight to discuss Jon Jones' apparent unwillingness to fight (36:50). Presented by: Eight Sleep Our Sponsors: * C...

Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has stepped up to represent the MMA community in a boxing match against online sensation Jake Paul, leaving Chael to wonder what this is all really about. And what's on the line for Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz at next week's UFC 263 (22:33)? Oh, and Chael also tells some stories involving "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, Stipe Miocic and air conditioning. Presented b...