You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

By 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 ... more

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November 03, 2023Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou BOMBED! Plus, Leon Edwards Bans Ian Garry from Team Renegade!
What 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 fighters from boxing while under contract (31:12)
An early look at Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira (43:25)
Why I feel awful for Ian Garry (50:36)

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1h 4min
October 31, 2023Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Reaction: Boxing is FAKE and Where Do We Go From Here?
On 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)

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1h 4min
October 27, 2023Jon Jones Is Out of UFC 295! Plus, Middleweights Still Won’t Fight Khamzat Chimaev
On 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)
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1h 28min
October 24, 2023UFC 294 Reaction: Kamaru Usman Deserves a Rematch and Johnny Walker BEAT Magomed Ankalaev!
On 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)
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58min
October 20, 2023UFC 294 Preview & an Impromptu Mike Perry Interview! Plus ... Was Volkanovski the Only Guy the UFC Called?
In 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 and Khamzat Chimaev (31:54)
Was Alexander Volkanovski really the first guy to receive the call? Or are we missing something? (41:35)
Some animosity between Volk and Islam Makhachev this week (51:14)

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1h 1min
October 17, 2023Bo Nickal Blew the Biggest Fight of His Life! How Kamaru Usman Stole a Golden Opportunity and Will Israel Adesanya Retire?
Between 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!

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55min
October 13, 2023I TOLD YOU SO! Charles Oliveira Is Out at UFC 294. Plus, USADA's Smear Campaign Against the UFC and Conor McGregor!
Apologies 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)

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41min
October 10, 2023I Don't Want Jon Jones to Retire, Plus Conor McGregor is BACK! (Maybe) and a SURPRISE UFC 294 Backup Fighter!
Back 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 gives me some weird vibes (29:13)
Jon Jones' preparation for UFC 295, the buildup to the fight, and why I hope he doesn't call it quits after his bout with Stipe Miocic (35:39)
Plus, my tales from baggage claim this weekend (46:55).

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56min
October 06, 2023Charles Oliveira Is Trolling Us! And What IF Dillon Danis Beats Logan Paul? Oh, and I've Got 99 Problems!
I'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 Sean Strickland's beat-up Hyundai, my time on "The Celebrity Apprentice," and my favorite hip-hop line of all time.
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1h 2min
October 03, 2023Conor McGregor Is DELUSIONAL! Plus, My Thoughts on the Dillon Danis Lawsuit
I'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 infamous American outlaw Billy the Kid (37:52).

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