You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

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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July 14, 2026 28 mins

Is Conor McGregor done? Chael explains why this conversation is different after seeing Conor's return firsthand, what really happened inside the cage, and whether another comeback is realistic.

Then, Chael breaks down Paddy Pimblett's biggest night yet. From one of the loudest walkouts in UFC history to the lightweight title picture, has Paddy become the UFC's next breakout superstar?

Plus, Gable Steveson impresses in his UFC debut...

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Conor McGregor may have changed Chael's mind.

After sitting down with Conor in Las Vegas, Chael explains why McGregor looked different, sounded different, and ultimately convinced him he truly believes he can beat Max Holloway. From the weight cut and five-round concerns to Conor's future in the UFC, Chael shares what stood out most from their conversation.

Then, Chael breaks down why Paddy Pimblett may have chosen the toughest pos...

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Chael breaks down whether Alex Pereira deserves a rematch with Ciryl Gane, what it means for Tom Aspinall's title reign, why Josh Hokit has become a legitimate option, and whether Herb Dean has been unfairly made the center of the controversy.

Then, Chael revisits Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, explains why the fight wasn't as one-sided as many remember, why Sean O'Malley's comments changed the conversation, and why a rematch may...

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Can Conor McGregor really beat Max Holloway at 170 pounds? Chael explains why the weight class isn't the biggest factor—and why, if Conor wins, it'll almost certainly be behind his left hand.

Then, Chael breaks down Josh Hokit's surprising path to the UFC heavyweight title, what Tom Aspinall's injury means for the division, and why Ciryl Gane may already be next in line.

Plus, why Paddy Pimblett may have picked the toughest f...

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Jon Jones says he wants to fight again, but Chael explains why his window may be closing faster than people realize. Who makes the most sense: Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, Alex Pereira, or someone else? And why does Chael believe the heavyweight division could leave Jon behind if he waits too long? Then, Chael tackles the reports surrounding Floyd Mayweather's finances, why boxing's biggest paydays have never added up, and what would ...

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Chael breaks down Kamaru Usman's surprise clash with Dricus Du Plessis, why the matchup feels bigger than a title eliminator, and what each fighter really has at stake. Then, Chael explains why the heavyweight division can't move forward until the Tom Aspinall answers the biggest question in the sport. Plus, Ian Garry says he can beat Islam Makhachev and Chael believes more people should take him seriously. Also in Ask Uncle Chael:...

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Justin Gaethje says he's not retiring—but what comes next may be the toughest decision of his career. Chael breaks down Gaethje's comments on retirement, money, legacy, title opportunities, and why Arman Tsarukyan may be the one name that ultimately determines his future. Then, Chael examines Alex Pereira's growing push for a rematch with Ciryl Gane. Does Pereira deserve another shot? Should Gane have to risk his place in lin...

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Chael breaks down Conor's revealing media tour, the controversy surrounding allegations of PED use during his recovery, and why he believes McGregor handled the situation exactly the way a professional athlete should.

Then, the increasingly complicated future of Ilia Topuria. From the aftermath of his war with Justin Gaethje to the realities of five-round championship fights, injuries, inactivity, and possible matchups with Arman T...

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Chael breaks down one of the most fascinating nights in recent MMA history.

After rewatching Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria, Chael explains why the fight wasn't nearly as simple as the final result suggests, why Mark Goddard's controversial decision may have saved a champion, and what Arman Tsarukyan's $1 million bet says about where the lightweight division goes next.

Then, he dives into the heavyweight picture: Tom Aspinall's un...

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What started as a dream UFC White House card just got a whole lot messier.

Chael breaks down the suddenly personal feud between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, why this fight may have found the missing ingredient it needed, and whether Topuria will really refuse to shake Gaethje's hand after it's over.

Then, Chael examines one of the biggest unanswered questions in the sport: what's really going on with Tom Aspinall? From Eddie He...

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The UFC's White House card could change everything—and Chael explains why the biggest story might not be the one everyone's expecting. Could Bo Nickal force his way back into title conversations? Is Michael Chandler nearing the end of his MMA career? And why does Chael believe Josh Hokit could become one of the week's biggest headlines? Chael also breaks down why Justin Gaethje may have a much better chance against Ilia Topur...

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Chael examines the biggest unanswered question in the UFC: What is really going on with Tom Aspinall? From the eye injury timeline and interim title implications to Alex Pereira’s surprising prediction that Aspinall won’t be next, Chael follows the clues that nobody else seems to be discussing. Plus, are fans wildly overestimating Ilia Topuria, why Justin Gaethje may have a far better chance than anyone admits, and Chae...

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Chael Sonnen witnessed the Jon Jones and Gable Steveson relationship firsthand, and it wasn’t what anyone thought. What looked like a strategic alliance turned out to be something much more real. But that's only the beginning. Plus, what is Eddie Hearn actually doing for Tom Aspinall? Why Arman Tsarukyan may be one fight away from becoming the UFC’s biggest star. And a contradiction at the center of the Islam Makhachev ...

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Chael revisits the Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk controversy and admits the backlash may have missed the real story. From referee outrage and boxing corruption claims to the UFC potentially keeping Ilia Topuria away from Islam Makhachev, Chael breaks down the chaos behind combat sports right now. Plus: Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut drama, Justin Gaethje being ignored, Conor McGregor at 170, and Ronda Rousey pulling herself ...

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Chael Sonnen drops breaking news on a massive UFC fight as Kamaru Usman is reportedly set to move up and face Dricus du Plessis in one of the most important fights at middleweight. But what does it actually mean? Is this a true No. 1 contender fight? Does Sean Strickland get bypassed? And where does Khamzat Chimaev fit into the chaos now? Chael also dives into the controversial Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk crossover boxing matc...

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Tyron Woodley appointed himself the lawyer, the agent, and the dealmaker — and got it wrong on every count. Jon Jones doesn't need a carve-out or a legal miracle. He can fight Francis Ngannou anywhere, right now. The UFC's "we have you" is a 100% bluff — and nobody noticed Francis isn't even signed to MVP.

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano did 12 million on Netflix. A 60-year-old Jake Paul opponent did 10 times that. Is that...

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Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds on Netflix. Then Gina smiled. Then Sean Strickland told everyone they were dupes.

Two fighters. Two different ways to rob the audience. Chael breaks down which one stung more and why. Then Francis Ngannou stops Philipe Lins, Jon Jones is sitting in the building, and someone points a camera at both of them. Why that segment made no sense.

Plus: Ronda Rousey said one thing after the ca...

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Chael Sonnen breaks down Francis Ngannou’s growing claim to being the true heavyweight king and explains why leaning into the “greatest ever” conversation could completely transform Ngannou’s star power.

Plus, the stakes surrounding Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano may be far bigger than just one fight. Chael analyzes both women’s open workouts, Gina Carano’s surprising movement after a 17-year layoff...

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Chael was in Newark. He saw it live. Sean Strickland just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. The exhaustion everyone is talking about? What drained Khamzat Chimaev nothing to do with the scale. Chael breaks it down.

Plus, the middleweight division has been exposed. Every contender ducked the wolf. Every one except Bo Nickal.Chael also scouted Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira in person.

And Josh Hokit took over a press ...

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Chael breaks down the controversy surrounding Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev’s infamous sparring sessions and asks the real question: what actually happened behind closed doors? With resurfaced footage, and conflicting stories from Strickland and Chimaev, he tells us why the missing footage may matter more than the footage that leaked.

Then learn why Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 is the one fight the UFC should NOT ma...

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