You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen
471 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsChael Sonnen: MMA superstar, American gangster...and bad guy...speaks his mind, drops knowledge and sounds off as the absolute authoritative voice in the world of combat sports. Join Chael as he runs life inside and out of the Octagon, with inside knowledge and unrivaled perspective. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Money Moicano's Post-Fight Speech, His Highness's Genius Fight Promotion, and A Story About Stew
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBHope you folks had a great weekend! Here's what's coming up* on today's episode: Why Renato Moicano's post-fight speech stole my attention Saturday night (00:00) Charles Radtke is playing a game I wouldn't advise him to play...but it's working (07:55) Bad blood between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has me HOOKED on that fight (17:32) So what exactly did Dustin Poirier get to fight Benoit Saint-Denis? (29:31) A story about my friend and hot salads (39:33) *All time codes are approximate...
Israel Adesanya Gets Offered UFC 300 Spot, Kayla Harrison's Problem, and Cory Sandhagen's 2024 Plan
February 02, 2024 09:39 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn today's episode, I discuss: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya were offered UFC 300 spots, but will it happen? (00:00) Why I suspect Daniel Cormier knows something about the UFC 300 main event (08:19) Some crazy ideas I have for the UFC 300 main event (17:46) Kayla Harrison's big problem heading into her UFC debut against Holly Holm (22:45) Joe Rogan's thoughts on the BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje (34:15) Why I have an issue with Cory Sandhagen's 2024 pl...
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Hate Each Other Again! Plus, Jon Anik Might Retire...
January 26, 2024 09:22 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWhat's happening, guys? Uncle Chael is back and as usual, we've got lots to get into today: The mystery surrounding the UFC 300 main event (00:00) The Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje BMF title fight slated for UFC 300 (09:35) Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title prospects in 2024 (17:43) Why I'm excited that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are going at each other again (28:19) Why UFC commentator Jon Anik is considering retirement (36:30) *All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening...
UFC 297 Reaction: Why I Disagree with Joe Rogan and Dana White. Plus, Big UFC 300 News is Coming Soon...
January 23, 2024 09:25 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBI'm back! And we have lots to discuss on today's episode*. Here's what's coming up: Why I think the judges got it right in the UFC 297 main event (00:00) BIG UFC 300 news coming, and why I think it could involve Conor McGregor (13:40) Dricus du Plessis's incredible journey to becoming champion (24:55) How Sean Strickland could convince the UFC to give him an immediate title rematch (35:53) Some thoughts on what fighters should and should not say (46:06) To support the program, please l...
What Happens if Sean Strickland Loses at UFC 297? Plus, Magomed Ankalaev's Proposal for Alex Pereira and Conor McGregor's FINAL FIGHT?!
January 16, 2024 09:45 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHappy UFC 297 fight week! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Coach Javier Mendez's response to what I said last week about Khabib Nurmagomedov's possible appearance at UFC 300 (00:00) Magomed Ankalaev's offer to Alex Pereira (10:20) My reaction to the BORING press conference between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou (20:42) What the future with Dricus Du Plessis as champion would look like (28:09) WHY is Conor McGregor (allegedly) fighting Michael Chandler? (40:55) Joe Rogan...
Jon Jones Will NEVER Fight Tom Aspinall! Plus, Ian Garry Wants Colby Covington and Khabib at UFC 300?!
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWhat a week it's been! Lots to get to on today's show*. Here's what's coming up: Why I'm confident Dana White will put on a massive headliner at UFC 300 (00:00) Whether Dustin Poirier made a mistake accepting a fight with Benoit Saint Denis (12:57) Why I have little interest in a boxing fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (20:46) Why I love Ian Garry's callout of Colby Covington (31:56) An online back-and-forth between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones and what I make of it all (42:29) ...
Dana White Announces Two HUGE Fights! And Why Is Francis Ngannou Boxing Anthony Joshua?
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWhat a weekend in fight announcements! Coming up on today's episode*, I discuss the following: Why I respect Dustin Poirier for agreeing to fight surging lightweight Benoit Saint Denis (00:00) Why I don't believe Charles Oliveira will actually fight Arman Tsarukyan -- shocker, right? (09:00) I'm not sure why Francis Ngannou is boxing Anthony Joshua (15:05) Ngannou's uncertain MMA future (28:55) Dricus Du Plessis is happy to see Sean Strickland cry (37:47) My West Linn road rage story! ...
Dana White’s “Rabbit up His Sleeve” for UFC 300, Jorge Masvidal’s Insincere Retirement, and Why I’m Not Sure McGregor vs. Chandler Will Happen!
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBI'm all fired up on today's show everybody. Here's what to expect*: Why you shouldn't believe Conor McGregor's announcement video (00:00) Whether Michael Chandler deserves applause for being the most patient man in MMA (09:20) Why the UFC MUST convince Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight (15:34) A page that Ian Garry is borrowing out of Jeffrey Epstein's book. Yes, you read that right (22:51) Jorge Masvidal's "unretirement" and the interesting position he finds himself in now (29...
Conor McGregor FINALLY Has a Fight! Plus, Will Khamzat Chimaev Be a Champ in 2024?
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHappy New Year! Here's what I'm talking about in the first episode of 2024: Why I loved how Conor McGregor announced his fight with Michael Chandler (00:00) Whether I'd rather see Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland against Israel Adesanya next (09:49) The stunning revelation that USADA has tested Paulo Costa more than Jon Jones (16:25) Why it's obvious Khamzat Chimaev is operating on a different plan than you think he is (27:21) Kevin Holland's troll job of Ian Garry (37:18) Thanks f...
Sean O'Malley: The UFC Doesn't Need Conor McGregor. Plus, Tom Aspinall Wants WHO at UFC 300?!?!
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBI'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 UFC 300 (30:57) Whether Sean Strickland is underrated or Dricus Du Plessis is overrated (37:3...
Leon Edwards Fires Back at Belal Muhammad, Everyone's Forgotten About Ian Garry, and Colby Covington's Next Move
December 22, 2023 11:53 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBI'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 PERFECT time (48:51) The awe-striking ascent of both Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis ...
Belal Muhammad Might Not Get a Shot at Leon Edwards. Plus, Dricus Du Plessis Surprised Me! (UFC 296 Reaction)
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBack 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 for a welterweight belt (40:49) We are thankful for this episode’s sponsor: NordVPN - get...
Colby Covington's Last Chance and UFC 296 Predictions That Will SHOCK You!
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBA 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) Official prediction: Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Wonderboy Thompson (31:48) Official prediction: Vicent...
The Leon Edwards-Ian Garry Beef, Islam Makhachev's Rare Callout, and Floyd Mayweather's $15 MILLION JOKE!
December 12, 2023 09:24 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBUFC 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 Floyd Mayweather is so brilliant (39:54) Big thanks to this episode's sponsor - Draft Kings...
The Bobby Green “Stoppage,” Mike Perry Is a Star, and Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall Need To Settle Down!
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBLots 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 294 fight with Kamaru Usman. What do we make of it? (40:44) Comparing the UFC journeys of...
Underdog of the Year Candidate at UFC 296! Plus, Colby Covington Is Ready for Leon Edwards
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWe'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 support this show, please submit a review on my Apple Podcasts page or a rating on my Spotif...
My Advice for Ian Garry, UFC Austin Preview, and What Happens if Paddy Pimblett Beats Tony Ferguson?
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAnother 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 (00:00) The mystery of which gym Garry actually belongs to (13:40) The ramifications for the winner and the loser of Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson (25:14) How Ferguson training with David Goggins actually elevates his fight against Paddy Pimblett (35:50) The myth of PPV buys and how no one truly understands it (43:27) Beneil Dariush ...
My Advice for Ian Garry. And What Happens if Paddy Pimblett Beats Tony Ferguson?
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBAnother 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 Pimblett (35:50) The myth of PPV buys and how no one truly understands it (43:27) Beneil...
Cult Figure Sean Strickland ATTACKED Ian Garry! Plus, Silent Stipe Miocic Needs To Speak Up!
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBHope 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 the show, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or my Spotify page! Advertisin...
Jon Jones is DOWN In The Rankings! Plus, Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaejthe Is THE Fight To Make!
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBHope 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 Green (36:20) Some advice for Max Holloway in his eventual move to the UFC lightweight divisi...
Jon Jones Is Down in the Rankings! Plus, Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje Is the Fight To Make!
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I get into the following: What did the PFL actually purchase with their acquisition of Bellator? (00:00) 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 his fight against Bobby Green (36:20) Some advice for Max Holloway as he weighs a move to the UFC lightweight division (...
PFL (Finally) Buys Bellator ... I'm Confused. Plus, The Rock/Joe Rogan Fallout & Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Alex Pereira (WHY?)
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBHappy 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 Alex Pereira and how it could come back to bite him (49:25) Apparently Conor McGregor is ...
Jon Jones Is NOT Ducking Tom Aspinall! Plus, The Rock's Awkward Joe Rogan Podcast Appearance
November 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBSo 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 Pimblett's rude comments about his Tony Ferguson fight (01:01:34) My Twitter battle with...
UFC 295 Reaction: Alex Pereira Is the 2023 Fighter of the Year + Tom Aspinall's WORST Performance So Far!
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBBack 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 night (33:22) Why I hate that Tony Ferguson is training with fitness guru David Goggins ahead...
My Responses to Ariel Helwani and Jorge Masvidal. Plus, UFC 295 Predictions and Conor McGregor at UFC 300?
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBOn 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 Procházka vs. Alex Pereira (01:14:02). Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous Sl...
BREAKING: Dana White Announces Three Title Fights! And I'm Not Convinced We'll EVER See Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic...
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBAnother 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 Francis Ngannou wants to box in December? (49:05) Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - ...
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou BOMBED! Plus, Leon Edwards Bans Ian Garry from Team Renegade!
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWhat 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 will ever book Ngannou and Jones (23:07) Why White will double down on preventing UFC fighte...
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Reaction: Boxing is FAKE and Where Do We Go From Here?
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOn 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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Reaction: Boxing is Fake and Where Do We Go From Here?
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBOn 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 favourite over Sergei Pavlovich (46:56)
Jon Jones Is Out of UFC 295! Plus, Middleweights Still Won’t Fight Khamzat Chimaev
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBOn 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 sports history (1:09:36) My take on Francis Ngannou’s tough luck story (1:20:12) Big ...
UFC 294 Reaction: Kamaru Usman Deserves a Rematch and Johnny Walker BEAT Magomed Ankalaev!
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBOn 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 sponsors - NordVPN - get a 30 day risk-free trial at https://nordvpn.com/chaelsonnen Vessi ...
UFC 294 Preview & an Impromptu Mike Perry Interview! Plus ... Was Volkanovski the Only Guy the UFC Called?
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn 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 (14:24) Did Kamaru Usman actually hear something pop? (23:38) My ESPN interview with Usman ...
Bo Nickal Blew the Biggest Fight of His Life! How Kamaru Usman Stole a Golden Opportunity and Will Israel Adesanya Retire?
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBBetween 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 Adesanya's decision to take a break from MMA (42:14) And more! Big thanks to our faithful spons...
I TOLD YOU SO! Charles Oliveira Is Out at UFC 294. Plus, USADA's Smear Campaign Against the UFC and Conor McGregor!
October 13, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBApologies 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 (29:58) Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor - Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemome...
I Don't Want Jon Jones to Retire, Plus Conor McGregor is BACK! (Maybe) and a SURPRISE UFC 294 Backup Fighter!
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBBack 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 (19:45) Dillon Danis has showed up to England! But I've hardly seen any training footage, which g...
Charles Oliveira Is Trolling Us! And What IF Dillon Danis Beats Logan Paul? Oh, and I've Got 99 Problems!
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBI'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 over Logan Paul could open up a world of opportunities (33:12) Plus, I tell tales about Sea...
Conor McGregor Is DELUSIONAL! Plus, My Thoughts on the Dillon Danis Lawsuit
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBI'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 on the BTK killer, I close by bringing you some unparalleled insights into the death of infa...
Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson is the PERFECT Fight! And Why Does Joe Rogan Believe in Conor McGregor?
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB*This episode contains reference to sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. With so much drama going on outside of the cage, I talk about the following on today's episode: The latest in separate court cases involving former UFC stars Mark Hunt and Cain Velasquez (00:56) Why I believe Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson makes so much sense for each guy, and why I'm confident Ferguson can beat Paddy (19:39) Joe Rogan's belief that Conor McGregor can come back even stronger, and why I...
Tony Ferguson Will Beat Paddy Pimblett and Sean Strickland Will Fight Izzy Next. Plus, the Miami Dolphins are LOSERS!
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn today's episode, I discuss: Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael Fiziev and his consequent callout of Charles Oliveira (00:58) Why I think it's wrong to count out Tony Ferguson against the undisciplined Paddy Pimblett (5:56) Why I'm surprised Ian Garry accepted a fight with Vicente Luque (12:28) Colby Covington's callout of lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, and why I applaud him for it (28:47) What Marlon Vera doesn't know about USADA (36:28) Plus, I talk about the UFC middleweight titl...
No More Suga' Sean O'Malley or Conor McGregor in 2023. Plus, Do You Care About Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira?
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBAfter a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode: Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53) The booking of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira as the co-main event at UFC 295, and why this fight seems fishy to me (8:17) Israel Adesanya breaking his silence to say that he wants a "fun" fight next. What could that...
Valentina Shevchenko DOMINATED Alexa Grasso! Plus, Will Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev Actually Happen?
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAfter a wildly successful night in Las Vegas for UFC Noche, I'm here today to talk to you about the following: Why I believe Valentina Shevchenko beat Alexa Grasso five rounds to zero, but also how I don't totally disagree with the controversial 10-8 score from judge Mike Bell (00:59) How The Bullet and Grasso can convince the UFC to give them a trilogy fight (11:10) Unfair criticism of Israel Adesanya, my unsolicited advice to Sean Strickland regarding his next matchup, and the only thin...
Israel Adesanya SUCKS and Dricus Du Plessis Called Me Stupid ... What Is Going On Here?
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThere's so much drama going on in this week! But don't worry, Uncle Chael is here to make sense of it all. On today's episode, I discuss: Claims that Israel Adesanya is a has-been and was never even that special in the first place (6:00) My response to Dricus Du Plessis, who had some mean things to say to me earlier this week (12:56) The middleweight title picture and all of the guys who could make a good case for fighting Sean Strickland for the belt (22:35) Who I believe the middleweig...
UFC 293 Reaction: How Sean Strickland Beat Israel Adesanya and Why Should Izzy Get a Rematch?
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBAfter one of the most historic upsets in UFC history, I discuss the following on today's episode: Sean Strickland's incredible performance at UFC 293, Israel Adesanya's uncharacteristic showing, and whether I believe Izzy deserves an immediate title fight (00:55) Alexander Volkov's massive win over Tai Tuivasa and how the Russian might fare in a suddenly interesting heavyweight division (20:43) I know Sean O'Malley's next opponent! (32:56) And of course ... I give you a little history le...
Dillon Danis Got a Restraining Order! Plus, How Sean Strickland Can Beat Israel Adesanya at UFC 293
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBUFC 293 is here and there's also a bunch more going on in MMA. On today's episode, I discuss: The restraining order placed against Dillon Danis by Logan Paul's fiancee and why it reminds me of the time I was in Russia with Matt Lindland ... and is the fight now in jeopardy? (1:00) The Nelk Boys vs. Andrew Schultz (13:36) Sean O'Malley's next fight and why it doesn't even matter who the opponent is (38:03) The UFC 293 press conference and my biggest takeaways from it (47:08) Why Dricus D...
Israel Adesanya’s Tough Decision, the Curious Case of Jiri Prochazka, and the First Time I Met Sean Strickland!
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAfter another thrilling card in Paris, I'm here to react to the action and I'm also going to give you a little sneak peek into Saturday's upcoming UFC 293. Here's what to expect on today's episode: Ciryl Gane performed beautifully on the cage, but terribly on the microphone (00:58) The first time I ever met Sean Strickland and whether I ever thought a kid like that would make it to a UFC title fight (21:22) If Israel Adesanya wins on Saturday, will he call out Dricus Du Plessis or the win...
My ISSUES With Khabib’s P4P List, Merab Needs My Help, and Is Sean O’Malley Actually a PPV Draw?
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBI'm all fired up on today's show. Here's what I discuss: Khabib Nurmagomedov's top 15 pound-for-pound rankings of all time and the two major issues I have with his list (00:58) Dustin Poirier's cryptic tweet about his next fight ... so naturally I give him a phone call mid-show (14:47) Dana White's criticism of Merab Dvalishvili and why I believe Merab needs my help ASAP (30:45) Henry Cejudo's claim that Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley "only" did 350,000 PPV buys and what we should m...
Max Holloway Did the Right Thing, Conor McGregor’s Troll Job, and I Want To Fight Volkanovski!
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBAfter an emotional weekend in combat sports, I discuss the following on today's episode: Max Holloway's win over The Korean Zombie and what's next for the former UFC featherweight champion (00:45) Ilia Topuria saying he'll tap out Alexander Volkanovski and why I think that's a dumb thing to say (18:29) Why I commend Conor McGregor for a tweet he put out this weekend about the Michael Chandler fight (28:16) How UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reminds me of boxing legend Jack Joh...
I Can't Wait For Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis. Plus, Volkanovski Is the Most FEARED Man in UFC History!
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn another wide-ranging episode, I talk about: How Suga' Sean O'Malley now holds all the cards in the UFC bantamweight division (00:53) Why there's only two guys who make sense for Ian Machado Garry in his next fight (10:12) Conor McGregor's crazy 24 hours (22:06) The mayhem that broke out at the Logan Paul - Dillon Danis press conference in London and why it has me excited for the fight (35:37) Why I believe Alexander Volkanovski is the most feared man in UFC history (48:23) And um .....
UFC 292 Reaction: Sean O'Malley Has CHANGED MMA! Plus, USADA TKO's Conor McGregor
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn my special UFC 292 reaction episode, I discuss the following after a WILD weekend in Boston for ol' Uncle Chael: Why I think new UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has just transformed MMA as we know it (00:56) Aljamain Sterling's post-fight comments and the thing he said that no one else is picking up on (7:33) Whether Ian Machado Garry is the good guy or the bad guy (15:29) Why I believe Chris Weidman should be holding his head up high today despite the tough loss to Brad Tavar...
My UFC 292 Preview and How Are All of You Missing the Biggest Story of the Week?
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBI'm a busy man in Boston but of course I wasn't gonna leave you hanging! On today's UFC 292 preview podcast, I discuss the following: The real reason why Marlon Vera finds himself on the card tomorrow night (1:11) Why I feel that no matter what happens in the main event, both Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley will be fighting for titles in their next fights (9:02) What to expect in Chris Weidman's big return fight (23:15) Ian Machado Garry's claim that he's carrying UFC 292 and how I f...