You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

While you were busy stuffing down turkey on Thanksgiving, I was working hard to give you today's episode! I get into several angles of the potential Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall championship fight. Plus, I talk about UFC 310's highly-anticipated bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, as well as the very important subject of Robert Whittaker's bad teeth. The following time codes are approximate: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall (00:00) Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (22:58) Poor Leon Edwards (31:27) Robert Whittaker's teeth (41:19) How bad do you want it? (46:36) To support this podcast, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or submit a rating on Spotify. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm back in the studio today, and on today's episode, I give you something a little bit different! Recently, I've started a podcast on my YouTube channel with my film producer friend (and big MMA fan) Mike Soccio, and I wanted to bring you some of that podcast on today's episode of "You're Welcome." In this snippet, the two of us discuss the UFC bantamweight title picture following Petr Yan's win over Deiveson Figueiredo, as well as whether Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira will get the next shot at Jon Jones. Additionally, I fly solo to give you some more thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and my crazy idea for Aspinall's next opponent. The following time codes are approximate: The UFC heavyweight title picture (00:00) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson reaction (14:00) My podcast with Mike Soccio (30:53) To support this program, please leave me a review of the show on Apple Podcasts or on my Spotify page. And thank you to everyone who has made me aware of Spotify playback issues with this podcast -- my team and I are working on correcting it. Happy Thanksgiving! Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as I wind through the streets of New York City while I deliver my unmatched analysis of several happenings in the combat sports world. On today's episode, I talk about Jon Jones' place in the pound-for-pound rankings, the new UFC 310 welterweight showdown between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, as well as the UFC's signing of grappling specialist Mikey Musumeci. Plus, I tell you about my run-in with Larry Holmes, and also my thoughts on what really happened between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. The following time codes are approximate: Jon Jones vs. Islam Makhachev (00:00) Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (06:28) Mikey Musumeci to UFC Fight Pass (13:22) Stories from NYC (25:46) Paul vs. Tyson reaction (33:40) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as I walk the streets to give you my instant reaction to what we witnessed Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. On today's episode, I tell you what I really saw between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, why Charles Oliveira stole the show, and why I'm disappointed in Bo Nickal. Plus, I talk about a potential Jones vs. Tom Aspinall title fight and Jones' demands for more money to fight the interim heavyweight champion. The following time codes are approximate: Oliveira's perfect performance (00:00) Jones vs. Miocic reaction (08:40) I'm upset with Bo Nickal (19:45) Jones vs. Aspinall negotiations (26:41) To support the program, leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts or on my Spotify page. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a massive week in combat sports, and on today's episode I discuss the UFC 309 main event from several angles. Plus, I tell you about something Bo Nickal said, and I also revisit the night Jorge Masvidal suckerpunched Leon Edwards before explaining why I think the two should finally get locked in the cage together. The following time codes are approximate: Bo Nickal wants Shara Bullet (00:00) The psychology of Jon Jones (11:57) Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (29:23) Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards (38:50) Jon Jones says he's never ducked anyone besides me (47:34) Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW. New Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets! Gambling problem? Call 1-800 Gambler. in West Virginia visit 1800gambler.netIn New York, call 877-8HOPENY or text HOPENY 467369. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas. 21 & over age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. Deposit and eligibility restrictions apply. See eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources at dkng.com/mma Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new rule change in the UFC, some are wondering whether Jon Jones will benefit from it by having the one loss of his career moved to a no-contest. I give you my thoughts on that, plus I also tell you why I think we could see Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier battle it out in the cage for a third time. Additionally, Brandon Moreno is back, something CRAZY just happened in a fight, and I've got a UFC prospect that I have to tell you about. You're welcome. The following time codes are approximate: Brandon Moreno's title hopes (00:00) Jon Jones' record (11:35) The featherweight triangle (18:30) Poirier vs. Holloway 3? (29:03) The rise of Oban Elliott (38:12) A viral moment (48:41) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, I begin by discussing the news that Ian Garry and Joaquin Buckley will headline the final Fight Night of the year. I also talk about why Ilia Topuria could be champion for years to come, Derrick Lewis's strong take on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, and Tom Aspinall's smart plans for UFC 309. And on this Election Day, I tell you which UFC fighter could make a good President of the United States. The following time codes are approximate: Ian Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley (00:00) Ilia Topuria's reign (11:10) Stipe Miocic is in trouble against Jon Jones (21:05) Tom Aspinall's plans for UFC 309 (30:11) Jake Paul's lie detector test (38:28) Which UFC fighter for president? (49:16) To support this program, leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big episode today! Coming up, I discuss the news that Belal Muhammad is out of his UFC 310 title fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov, and also why I believe Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev will be the new headliner. Plus, I tell you whether Khamzat Chimaev or Bo Nickal is the better MMA wrestler, and whether Chimaev or Sean Strickland will get the next middleweight title shot against Dricus du Plessis. There's also some rumors about a fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev? And of course, Conor McGregor says goodbye (again). The following time codes are approximate: Belal Muhammad out of UFC 310 (00:00) Why Pereira vs. Ankalaev should slot in (11:06) Chimaev or Stricklalnd next? (20:32) Comparing Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal (30:25) Makhachev vs. Topuria rumors (40:50) Conor McGregor says goodbye... (50:38) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's post-UFC 308 episode, I talk about the middleweight title picture and whether Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland deserves the next crack at Dricus du Plessis. Plus, I discuss Ilia Topuria's impressive win over Max Holloway and why I think El Matador has a strong case for Fighter of the Year over Alex Pereira. Speaking of Pereira, are we so sure Magomed Ankalaev will be his next opponent? *The following time codes are approximate: Ilia Topuria for FOY? (00:00) Middleweight title picture (11:10) Magomed Ankalaev's title hopes (19:58) My problems with UFC 308 (26:05) To support this wonderful program, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's UFC 308 week! On today's show, I talk about another challenge laid down by Ilia Topuria to Max Holloway, and I tell you how Holloway responded to it. Plus, I talk about the betting lines for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic and my take on Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev. And after watching Francis Ngannou win handily in his PFL debut this weekend, I'm wondering a few things: Does he fight in boxing or MMA next, and where does Ngannou rank in the all-time heavyweight great conversation? The following time codes are approximate: Ngannou's PFL debut (00:00) Holloway responds to Topuria (11:02) Whittaker vs. Chimaev (19:27) Ankalaev vs. Rakic (30:04) A bad matchup for Jack Della Maddalena? (38:36) Heavyweight GOAT (47:11) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday! On today's episode I talk about Conor McGregor inviting Sean O'Malley to train with him in Thailand. I also talk about Alex Pereira's massive weight cuts, Cowboy Cerrone's un-retirement, and why Renato Moicano thinks the UFC is protecting Paddy Pimblett from him. And, after years of legal issues, injuries, and not fighting ... what exactly is McGregor's legacy at this point? The following time codes are approximate: McGregor and O'Malley mend fences (00:00) McGregor's legacy (10:26) UFC protecting Paddy (19:51) Pereira's weight cuts (30:32) Cerrone unretires (40:28) To support this fabulous program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, I explain my issues with Conor McGregor's statement that he and Dan Hooker are going to fight each other next February in Saudi Arabia. Plus, I tell you why Hooker could instead make sense for Dustin Poirier's next fight. I also discuss Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Jake Paul's proposed bet with Mike Tyson, and my problem with the UFCs newest signee. The following time codes are approximate: Muhammad vs. Rakhmonov is official (00:00) McGregor vs. Hooker? (11:17) Dustin Poirier's next fight (17:07) Jake Paul's $5M bet (25:28) Reinier de Ridder to the UFC (34:56) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's LOADED episode, I'm covering a whole bunch of topics, like how Alex Pereira has jumped over Jon Jones in the pound-for-pound rankings. Plus, Amanda Nunes teases a return, Conor McGregor and Dana White are in the same city but it's NOT to see each other, and Ilia Topuria has issued a brilliant challenge to Max Holloway for their UFC 308 scrap. On top of all that, I discuss rumors of Jake Paul's $40 MILLION pay day to fight Mike Tyson, as well as a proposed BMF tournament by Nate Diaz. And...I even spoke to Magomed Ankalaev! The following time codes are approximate: Pereira over Jones (00:00) Ankalaev is doing everything right (10:54) Will Amanda Nunes come back? (23:02) McGregor is in Las Vegas (32:14) Nate Diaz's idea (41:50) Topuria's challenge to Holloway (51:18) Jake Paul's purse (01:00:35) To support this fine program, you can leave a review on my Apple Podcasts page or submit a rating on Spotify. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we go back in time to Saturday night when I offered you my immediate thoughts to Alex Pereira's win over Khalil Rountree, and I also tell you why I don't believe Kayla Harrison got the victory. Then, I talk about why the women's bantamweight division has suddenly become interesting, what's next for Pereira, and what makes the light heavyweight champion so special. The following time codes are approximate: Alex Pereira's place in the GOAT conversation (00:00) Kayla Harrison didn't win (06:43) The women's bantamweight picture (14:15) Why Pereira is so special (24:51) Pereira's next move (34:52) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm in Salt Lake City for UFC 307, but before I left I made sure to deliver you a special UFC 307 preview show! On today's episode, I talk about paths to victory for both Khalil Rountree and Alex Pereira in Saturday night's main event, the overwhelming odds in favor of Kayla Harrison, Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena, and more. Plus, Israel Adesanya says he wants to fight again this year, and Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov might have a fight booked with each other? The following time codes are approximate: Garry and Shavkat? (00:00) Izzy's future (11:14) Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree (21:38) Women's bantamweights on display (34:20) Does Magomed Ankalaev await Saturday night's winner? (44:31) Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook -Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW. New Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets! To support this podcast, leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or submit a rating on my Spotify feed. Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices