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**You’re Welcome! With Chael Sonnen – 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.

Latest Episodes:

UFC 294 Reaction: Kamaru Usman Deserves a Rematch and Johnny Walker BEAT Magomed Ankalaev! Oct 24, 2023

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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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UFC 294 Preview & an Impromptu Mike Perry Interview! Plus ... Was Volkanovski the Only Guy the UFC Called? Oct 20, 2023

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

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

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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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I Don't Want Jon Jones to Retire, Plus Conor McGregor is BACK! (Maybe) and a SURPRISE UFC 294 Backup Fighter! Oct 10, 2023

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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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Charles Oliveira Is Trolling Us! And What IF Dillon Danis Beats Logan Paul? Oh, and I've Got 99 Problems! Oct 06, 2023

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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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Conor McGregor Is DELUSIONAL! Plus, My Thoughts on the Dillon Danis Lawsuit Oct 03, 2023

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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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Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson is the PERFECT Fight! And Why Does Joe Rogan Believe in Conor McGregor? Sep 29, 2023

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*This episode contains reference to sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.
With so much drama going on outside of the cage, I talk about the following on today's episode:

The latest in separate court cases involving former UFC stars Mark Hunt and Cain Velasquez (00:56)
Why I believe Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson makes so much sense for each guy, and why I'm confident Ferguson can beat Paddy (19:39)
Joe Rogan's belief that Conor McGregor can come back even stronger, and why I find it very hard to believe that will be the case (27:36)
What's going on in this crazy build-up to Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis? (38:12)

Plus, I get into the booking of Wonderboy Thompson vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, and more.

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Tony Ferguson Will Beat Paddy Pimblett and Sean Strickland Will Fight Izzy Next. Plus, the Miami Dolphins are LOSERS! Sep 26, 2023

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On today's episode, I discuss:

Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael Fiziev and his consequent callout of Charles Oliveira (00:58)
Why I think it's wrong to count out Tony Ferguson against the undisciplined Paddy Pimblett (5:56)
Why I'm surprised Ian Garry accepted a fight with Vicente Luque (12:28)
Colby Covington's callout of lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, and why I applaud him for it (28:47)
What Marlon Vera doesn't know about USADA (36:28)

Plus, I talk about the UFC middleweight title picture (22:30) and I also sound off on the Miami Dolphins!

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No More Suga' Sean O'Malley or Conor McGregor in 2023. Plus, Do You Care About Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira? Sep 22, 2023

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After a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode:

Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53)
The booking of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira as the co-main event at UFC 295, and why this fight seems fishy to me (8:17)
Israel Adesanya breaking his silence to say that he wants a "fun" fight next. What could that possibly mean? (17:27)
Why last weekend's drama was the best thing to ever happen to Valentina Shevchenko (30:20)

Plus, I talk about some top UFC heavyweights (39:28) before diving into tomorrow night's UFC main event between fan favorites Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot (58:32).

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