You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

3d ago

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 want to see Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley? To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Crawford retires? (00:00) John Cena's final match (12:23) Should Ilia Topuria get stripped? (20:52) Why Paul vs. Joshua is the biggest mismatch I've ever seen (30:40) Paddy trolls Jake Paul (43:02) Silva vs. Woodley interest? (51:47) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6d ago

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 final match of his legendary career. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Ilia Topuria explains decision (00:00) Arman Tsarukyan's title hopes (10:05) Francis Ngannou's next fight (16:26) Bisping talks Joshua vs. Paul (21:42) John Cena's final match (30:50) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 12

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 appear on The White House card, but would it actually? Plus, Khamzat Chimaev keeps talking about Alex Pereira, Carlos Prates has called out Jack Della Maddalena, and an early look at Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Looking back on UFC 323 (00:00) Francis Ngannou's interview (08:04) Jake Paul's chances against Anthony Joshua (21:43) The White House card matchups (32:02) Chimaev calls out Pereira again (38:44) Prates calls out JDM (45:22) Gaethje vs. Pimblett (52:17) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9

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 picking up about whether Ilia Topuria should be stripped of his lightweight belt. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Petr Yan pulls off the upset (00:00) Joshua Van is your new 125 lb. champ (07:40) Flowers given to Henry Cejudo (15:13) The stacked welterweight division (22:22) Should Topuria be stripped? (28:52) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 5

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 UFC 324, a brief look at Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and a stupid statement made by writer Damon Martin. CHAPTERS: Aspinall's interview (00:00) Cejudo says Aspinall needs to "man up" (09:05) Volk vs. Lopes 2 (24:00) Booking of Harrison vs. Nunes (32:25) UFC 323 (42:02) Martin on Merab's 145 lb. prospects To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY 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 (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2

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 mend from UFC 321 ... do we owe the heavyweight an apology? Oh, and I'm scared for Jake Paul. CHAPTERS: Gaethje vs. Pimblett news (00:00) Tsarukyan got screwed (07:20) UFC 324 betting odds (16:35) A leak! (24:13) Aspinall's on the mend (34:42) O'Malley: I'm scared for Jake Paul (46:39) To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY 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 (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 28

*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 about Francis Ngannou turning down a fight with Jake Paul. And by the way, is Jake Paul brave? Or stupid? To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Makhachev and Topuria not fighting (00:00) Makhachev: Shavkat doesn't deserve title fight (08:48) Shavkat calls out Garry (19:13) Pereira's rare miss (27:12) Jon Jones wants in on the White House card (35:32) Jake Paul - brave or stupid? (43:35) Ngannou turning down Paul fight (51:06) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 25

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 combat sports right now, and my thoughts on the relationship between Gable Steveson and Jon Jones. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Tsarukyan's title chances (00:00) Ian Garry's title chase (08:45) Crazy Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul takes (17:50) Things are getting weird in combat sports (26:55) The dynamic duo of Jones and Steveson (41:06) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.