You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

What a couple of days it's been since I've last spoken to you! On today's episode, I'm gonna get into my theories behind the canceling of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler press conference in Dublin. Plus, I talk about Islam Makhachev's impressive win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, and Dana White's insistence that Jon Jones is above Makhachev in the GOAT conversation. I also get into Paulo Costa's...

Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation.

Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, simil...

It’s UFC 302 fight week! We’re gonna dive into that and much more in today’s episode:

• My take on the alarming Conor McGregor partying footage (00:00)
• Breaking down the Xs and Os of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (12:07)
• How I think Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa will play out (22:02)
• An update on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug test (31:24)
• My recent traffic stop in West Linn, OR (43:32)

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! On today's episode, I'm gonna spend a lot of time talking about Conor McGregor: His big plans for 2024, why Dustin Poirier doesn't think he'll fight McGregor again, and if McGregor is even training enough for his June 29 return fight with Michael Chandler. Plus, I talk about Carlos Ulberg stepping in for Khalil Rountree, as well as that boxing fight I took with Anderson Silva...

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Bonjour! I'm back from Paris. And on today's episode, I'm getting into my big takeaways from the entire FOUR seconds of Conor McCregor's training footage, my issue with Ian Machado Garry saying he's "accepted" a fight with Michael "Venom" Page, and the thing I'm missing from Tom Aspinall. Plus, is Max Holloway also the No. 1 contender at 155 lbs.?

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Happy Tuesday! On today's episode, I react to Derrick Lewis' win this past weekend, and a certain heavyweight triangle involving Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and Tom Aspinall. Plus, Dana White says UFC 303 is already breaking records! Crazy John Fury also head-butted someone from Oleksandr Usyk's team, but I don't believe it. And a whole lot more!

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Hey everybody! I spoke to Islam Makhachev today, and I'm gonna tell you what I learned from that conversation. Plus, I told Ariel Helwani why I'm not positive Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz is happening, Alexander Volkanovski wants the BMF belt all of a sudden, and wrestling phenom Gable Steveson is out at WWE. Does a career in MMA await?

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I'm back from ESPN headquarters, and I've got some things to say about UFC 301! On today's episode, I'm gonna tell you how Steve Erceg, even in a loss, was the most impressive fighter at UFC 301. Plus, I'll tell you why Anthony Smith inspires me, where Jose Aldo fits into the UFC bantamweight title picture, and what I'm hearing about Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall possibly fighting each other in July. And appare...

Happy Friday! I've got a LOADED show for you all today.* Here's what's coming up courtesy of Uncle Chael:

• My expert take on Ryan Garcia's failed drug test (00:00)
• Why Tom Aspinall was wrong to criticize the UFC 304 start time (18:35)
• I have to rush to Jon Jones' defense again... (26:15)
• Prediction for Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 (35:33)
• Prediction for Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo (45:51)
• Predicti...

After another weekend of nonstop action in combat sports, Uncle Chael is here to give you the goods!* Here's what to expect on today's episode:

• Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, and the featherweight title picture (00:00)
• My pie-in-the-sky dream for the BMF belt (12:25)
• Mike Perry's unexpected career turnaround, and Conor McGregor's investment in BKFC (21:34)
• Why UFC 301 matters and why you, as a fan, should tune in (31:2...

Happy Friday, everybody! Here's what's coming up on today's program:

• Why I can't stop thinking about Ryan Garcia's win over Devin Haney (00:00)
• Who Tom Aspinall could fight at UFC 304 in Manchester (22:00)
• Why I feel Justin Gaethje could fight for a UFC title again (31:52)
• What exactly is Ronda Rousey expecting from her media tour? (41:56)
• My take on The Rock's upcoming biopic about Mark Kerr (52:24)

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No UFC this past weekend, but a bunch still happened in the combat sports world! Allow me to get into it on today's episode.* Here's what to expect:

• A hindsight look at Ryan Garcia's antics leading up to his fight with Devin Haney (00:00)
• Michael Chandler says his bout agreement with Conor McGregor hasn't been signed ... uh oh (09:58)
• Comparisons between Garcia and McGregor (18:02)
• Whether Max Holloway would put up ...

Guys, there's still so much to get to in the wake of UFC 300! I'm gonna dive way deeper on today's episode. Here's what's coming up in this Friday mega-edition* of the program:

• Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor FINALLY has serious stakes attached to it (00:00)
• Why I agree with Joe Rogan's take on Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje (10:45)
• Ilia Topuria has called out Max Holloway as part of the ...

What a weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 300! On today's episode, I'm gonna react to everything I saw while taking in one of the best fight cards we've seen in some time.* Here's what's coming up:

• What I think Max Holloway should do given his newfound leverage (00:00)
• Why I believe Alex Pereira can already stake his claim as the GOAT (12:10)
• Conor McGregor is finally set to return ... but will he actually headline UF...

So, my video producer is out of town, and now I'm in Las Vegas with ESPN. I wasn't sure how I'd get this episode to you, but as always, I've delivered for you. Enjoy this episode* which comes to you recorded from at first a car, and then a treadmill.

• The latest in the standoff between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (00:00)
• Who do you want to see Paulo Costa fight next, and where the heck is Jared Cannonier? (09:25)
• Du...

I'm at home for today's show, so bear with me as I meander through the hallways of my mansion while waxing poetic about the latest in combat sports. Here's what's coming up:

• Allegations that came out against Jon Jones this weekend, why I believe this can be a great learning experience for all parties involved, and why this situation reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (00:00)
• Similarities between Jones a...

Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:

• I breakdown Ronda Rousey’s recent interview, where she claimed to be ‘the greatest fighter to have ever lived’ (00:00)
• Jon Jones’s injury and how he moves forward (14:05)
• Charles Oliveira pulled a Cory Sandhagen this week (27:48)
• UFC 300’s two lightweight matchups and the stakes involved for both (39:21)
• Is Max Holloway making a mistake by going up to 155lbs? (48:1...

Hey everybody! We've got some fun things to discuss on today's program. Here's what's on deck:

• Chris Weidman's strong showing in his win, and why I believe there should be some changes regarding eye pokes (00:00)
• Sean Strickland is in a tough spot, but I have some ideas for him (15:56)
• Bo Nickal calls Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs a "fraud" (26:40)
• Why I'm in AWE of The Rock as we approach this w...

Hey everybody! I've got a big episode for you today as we head into the weekend. Here's what's coming up*:

• Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is supposedly a No. 1 contender fight, but how is that possible? (00:00)
• Why Bo Nickal and Chimaev should fight each other if they both win in their next fights (12:58)
• Where does Sean Strickland fit into all of this? (25:23)
• Tom Aspinall's callout of Curtis Blaydes for a fi...