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Chael 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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In the final episode of 2025, I lay out the five fights that stuck out to me above any others this year. I'm not listing them here - you'll just have to listen to find out.
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Merry Christmas! I'm "off" today - but here's some quick thoughts on what happened between influencer Jack Doherty and Andrei Arlovski. Plus, why it's undeniable that Valentina Shevchenko is the female fighter of the year.
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Happy holidays, folks! Here's an early Christmas present from me. On today's episode, I react to what I saw in Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, and I explain why it doesn't deserve a lot of the criticism it's receiving. After that, the long-lasting impact of Randy Couture, the baddest dude I've ever come in contact with, Anthony Joshua takes us behind-the-scenes of his training camp, and MMA Junkie says Merab Dvalishvili is the male f...
Well, it's finally here - the biggest sporting mismatch of my entire lifetime! But first, Terence Crawford is "retiring," but I don't buy it. Then, I tell you about the back-and-forth Ariel Helwani and I had regarding John Cena. After that, should the UFC strip Ilia Topuria of his lightweight title? And to close it out, my final thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, Paddy Pimblett's troll job of Paul, and do you guys actually w...
Ilia Topuria explained more about his decision to temporarily step away from fighting, and I begin today's episode by explaining my interpretation of what he said. After that, Dana White addressed concerns about Arman Tsarukyan getting skipped over for the title shot. Plus, Francis Ngannou may be out of options, Michael Bisping fears for Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua, and I tell you why John Cena got SCREWED by his friend in the...
In the wake of UFC 323, I'm still seeing lots of back-and-forth about Petr Yan's win over Merab Dvalishvili, and I"m here today to set the record straight. After that, Ariel Helwani recently conducted a compelling interview with Francis Ngannou - I tell you my big takeaway from it. And with Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul upon us, how much of a chance does Paul stand? Then, Joe Rogan says it would be a "travesty" if Jon Jones doesn't ...
After taking in the final UFC PPV of the year, I transport you back to Saturday night, where I gave my immediate thoughts following Petr Yan's unexpected one-sided victory over Merab Dvalishvili. After that, a guy named Joshua Van is now the flyweight champion ... and did he just secure Fighter of the Year honors? Plus, Payton Talbott sends Henry Cejudo into retirement, the welterweight division is STACKED, and conversation is pick...
I'm in Las Vegas for UFC 323, but before I left I made sure to bring you all the latest on basically everything except for this weekend's card. On this episode, I begin by reacting to Tom Aspinall's interview with Ariel Helwani the other day. Then, I tell you what Henry Cejudo said about it. And how did we land at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2? And to round out the show, my thoughts on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at U...
Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Reaction, Merab vs. Yan Odds, & Do We Owe Tom Aspinall An Apology?
Over the Thanksgiving break, we got news that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will kick off the Paramount era by fighting for the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 ... which means Arman Tsarukyan GOT SCREWED! My thoughts on that PLUS a look-ahead to this coming weekend's UFC 323 event, where I talk about a LEAK we saw, as well as the betting odds for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2. And, with Tom Aspinall still on the m...
*This episode was recorded before Dana White's announcements of UFC 324 and UFC 325.
Happy day after Thanksgiving! On today's episode, I talk about why we haven't gotten a matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, and Makhachev says Shavkat Rakhomonov doesn't deserve a title fight after such a long layoff. Plus, Shavkat called out Ian Machado Garry, Alex Pereira finally made a misstep, and I tell you what Anthony Joshua said...
There's lots of title talk following this past weekend's UFC Qatar event, and I've got a lot to say on today's episode. First, I explain why Arman Tsarukyan's star-making performance should earn him a shot at Ilia Topuria. After that, Ian Machado Garry got the W, but did he himself secure a title shot? I weigh in. Then, the latest crazy things getting said about Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, a very strange feeling I have about comb...
Just before Dan Hooker and Arman Tsaruykan resolve their dispute at UFC Qatar, I tell you who I think is really at fault for the melee that happened yesterday. Plus, I get into Ian Machado Garry's title hopes and what exactly the stakes are in today's fight against Belal Muhammad. And now that I've had a few days to sink my teeth into it, I give you my real thoughts on the boxing match happening between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua...
I'm (finally) back from New York City after UFC 322, and am here to give you my burning thoughts on some of the most boring title fights we've ever seen. I've got some strong words for Jack Della Maddalena, and Ilia Topuria has some strong words of his own for Islam Makhachev! I'll you what the lightweight champ said. After that, Bo Nickal was a man possessed on Saturday night. Plus, it appears Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is happe...
From New York City on the eve of arguably the biggest UFC card of the year, I'm here to give you the best breakdowns in all of combat sports. But first, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to box each other next month. I react to that news, but what the heck happened to Francis Ngannou in all this? After that, Jon Anik revealed the real reason Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall didn't happen, and my thoughts on why Jon Jones vs. Alex Pere...
From New York City days before another massive Madison Square Garden pay-per-view, I begin today's show discussing the inevitability that is Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Then, some comparisons between Islam Makhachev and Georges St-Pierre, plus I'll tell you what Michael Chandler said about UFC 322's main event between Jack Della Maddalenda and Makhachev. Oh, and I just learned Valentina Shevchenko is fighting on Saturday.
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Just before headed off to New York for an interview with Islam Makhachev, I tell you about all the fighters who have come out this week to reveal they've also been offered to take a dive in exchange for a bribe. Then, with Tank Davis out of a boxing match with Jake Paul, rumors of Paul taking on Francis Ngannou are swirling. Will it happen? Plus, Jon Jones may have his star pupil in Gable Steveson, more on Ronda Rousey's vendetta a...
We've got a SCANDAL upon us! On today's episode, I react to the UFC fight fixing controversy that played out over the weekend, which leads me to ask you ... would you fix a fight for $50,000? After that, I tell you about Ronda Rousey GOING OFF on Joe Rogan and the MMA fan base. Plus, why Tom Aspinall does NOT owe Ciryl Gane an immediate rematch, Henry Cejudo ranks himself above Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT debate, and more on Ga...
Vegas says Tom Aspinall would still be favored against Ciryl Gane in a rematch, but should he? Then, if Alex Pereira and Jon Jones do face off at The White House ... I've got an issue with it. And why isn't Jones listed in the UFC rankings?
Also, Islam Makhachev admitted he's struggled gaining weight ahead of his welterweight title fight at UFC 322. Makhachev also weighed in on Paddy Pimblett's lightweight run.
Chapters:
- Odds stil...
UFC 321 ended in a no contest after Ciryl Gane’s double eye-poke on Tom Aspinall. I share my thoughts on whether it was the right call, and if it’s fair that Aspinall’s stock dropped after the fight.
Then, Jon Jones made it clear he still wants to fight Alex Pereira, but is waiting for The White House card next summer the right move? Plus, my solution to prevent eye pokes in future fights. And while Umar Nurmagomedov impressed again...
UFC 321 Preview: No Concerns for Tom Aspinall & the Most "Insignificant" Title Fight in UFC History?
UFC 321 goes down Saturday in Abu Dhabi, but first, the latest on what I’m hearing about Ilia Topuria’s next fight. And, Paddy Pimblett went after Topuria in a recent interview, accusing him of stalling on signing the title bout contract. Then, how is Dillon Danis supposed to prepare for a fight against former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall? And, why I’m not buying Arnold Allen’s story that he got beat up in Montreal for not spea...
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