You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick Reyes, Carlos Ulberg says he wants to be the backup for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 320 on Saturday. And my take on Pereira accusing Ankalaev o...

Paddy Pimblett continued his feud with Ilia Topuria while angling for a fight in Madrid. Then, did Conor McGregor really demand $100 million to fight on The White House card? And how does the UFC plan to handle an outdoor event? Plus, Matt Brown calls McGregor vs. Michael Chandler on the main card a “completely irrelevant fight.”

Later, why doesn’t Ciryl Gane do a better job promoting his fight with Tom Aspinall? And why I’m not con...

Tom Aspinall says he wants a quick turnaround after facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, but what real options are there for him at heavyweight? Then, Joe Rogan calls Francis Ngannou the scariest heavyweight champion ever, and Max Kellerman takes heat for his comments on where Terence Crawford fits in the all-time ranks. Plus, the matchup that actually makes sense for The White House main card.

Later, who should step in against Charles Oli...

After announcing his candidacy only a few months ago, Conor McGregor has already withdrawn from the presidential race in Ireland. And if McGregor headlines The White House card next year like he thinks he will, who would he face? Then, I clear up some things about B.J. Penn following his most recent arrest.

Plus, with Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez pulling out of his fight with Reinier de Ridder, is it true Nassourdine Imavov turned dow...

I begin with Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, and whether WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was trying to make the moment about himself. Then, my recap of UFC Noche, and why I’m still confident in the “Fighting Nerds” despite another main event defeat.

Plus, does Crawford using Ilia Topuria’s walkout song hint at a future crossover fight? And Dana White suggested Conor McGregor could be on The White House card next year, wi...

I begin by discussing whether Fluffy Hernandez should get a title shot for beating Reinier de Ridder. Then, Jon Jones vows to show Dana White how serious he is about being on The White House card - but how can he actually prove it? Plus, Joe Rogan puts an asterisk on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record, and the definitive answer to who’s the best boxer in the world is coming soon.

Later, a story from a wrestling dad who knows ho...

Nassourdine Imavov deserves credit for his win over Caio Borralho on Saturday, but does he have what it takes to challenge Khamzat Chimaev? And while many are down on Borralho and The Fighting Nerds after the loss, I’m not. Then, the problem with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, and why Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker feels like the right fight.

Plus, Ilia Topuria says he’d knock out Terence Crawford in a crossover boxing match, and what...

I'm back, and I'm ready to give you the goods on my rematch with Craig Jones at CJI 2 in Las Vegas this past weekend. Then, my thoughts on Darren Till’s knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, and my surprise at learning that former UFC fighter Thiago Tavares is now ... a doctor?

Also, Alexander Volkanovski admitted in a recent interview that he took his fight with Ilia Topuria too soon after being knocked out by Islam Makha...

On today’s episode, I return to mid-December when Gilbert Burns gave me an early Christmas present by posting my phone number online because I claimed he was retired. So, I take your calls and texts (while learning how to group-FaceTime) and try to figure out whether Burns is retired, and what his next matchup should be if he isn’t.
 

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I’m revisiting the Raja Jackson incident to explain my take on it again. Then, my thoughts on Sean O’Malley admitting he tried to emulate Conor McGregor a little too much, and also why Suga' believes nobody can beat Khamzat Chimaev.

Also, Bo Nickal returns to wrestling this weekend for Real American Freestyle - but does fighting in the UFC give him an advantage on the mat? Plus, I’ll tell you whether I agree with Khabib Nurmagomedov...

After Gable Steveson pulled out of his grappling match with Craig Jones this weekend, I’m stepping in to face Jones instead. Then, my thoughts on Jake Paul’s next fight against Gervonta "Tank" Davis. Also, will Jack Della Maddalena struggle if his fight with Islam Makhachev goes to the ground? And while Makhachev keeps showing interest in facing Ilia Topuria after JDM, I’ll explain why that matchup is unlikely.

And does Jon Jones re...

Sean Strickland is SUSPENDED! What does it mean for his hopes of becoming a champion again? I'll discus that and the PACKED middleweight division, which features three former champs in Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and Israel Adesanya, and a whole bunch of young guys waiting for their shot. Speaking of whom, Reineir de Ridder has a path to the title, but what is it? I'll get into that, and then I'll make Dricus du Plessis an offer...

UFC 319 is in the books, and I begin with the top 10 moments from Saturday night in Chicago. Then, I react to the narrative that the main card was “boring,” and whether that’s fair. Plus, after Khamzat Chimaev’s domination of Dricus du Plessis, I’ll tell you how Chimaev's next opponent can beat him.

Also, what's next for Aaron Pico following his brutal loss to Lerone Murphy? And finally, TUF 33 wrapped up on Saturday ... and Team So...

The UFC signed a massive deal to move to Paramount starting in 2026 - ending pay-per-views! I’ll tell you what that means for fans and fighters. Then, Caio Borralho finds himself in an unusual spot as the backup for UFC 319’s main event in Chicago, while still set to face Nassourdine Imavov in three weeks.

Also, Khamzat Chimaev says his striking will be the key to beating Dricus du Plessis, but who’s actually the better striker? Plu...

The latest odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev surprised me - I’ll tell you why. And, just how good is DDP, anyway? Plus, a preview of their massive showdown at UFC 319. 

Later, coming off his win Saturday against Roman Dolidze over the weekend, who should Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez face next? And, I’ve been critical of Brock Lesnar in the past, but I’m glad he’s back in the WWE. Finally, after saying he’d quit social med...

UFC rankings don’t actually matter. I’ll tell you why. Then, Brendan Schaub says Dricus du Plessis could become a three-division champ. Do I agree? Also, why it’s unfair to hold Khamzat Chimaev’s past withdrawals against him, and why questions about his conditioning won’t matter when he faces DDP at UFC 319. Plus, my reaction to rumors of Ronda Rousey’s return to UFC.

Chapters:

• Rankings don’t matter (00:00)
• Can DDP be a three-divi...

Gordon Ryan might be the greatest grappler of all time, but he’s no longer the current No. 1. On today's episode, I'll tell you who is. Then, Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, and I’ve got some thoughts on that matchup. Plus, Conor McGregor needs to stop shadowboxing every time he sees a camera.

Later, my take on Jake Paul threatening legal action against tho...

I’m breaking news - Ilia Topuria is fighting Arman Tsarukyan next. Then, why did Conor McGregor just receive his first drug test in 10 months? And I tell you whether Jon Jones really actually got taken down by ALF Global Reality CEO Alfredo Auditore. Plus, Ciryl Gane’s coach Fernand Lopez says all the pressure is on Tom Aspinall in their heavyweight title fight ... and I agree. Dana White is also teasing a major announcement for la...

To start off, I pay homage to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

Then, should Reinier de Ridder skip the line for a title shot after he defeated Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi? does he get a title shot next? Plus, with the booking of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2, I tell you who I think the real No. 1 contender in the light heavyweight division is.

Also, coach Javier Mendez doesn’t think Jon Jones was ever scared of Tom Aspinall, and ...