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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:

CANCEL Whittaker vs. Du Plessis, Davis vs. Garcia Payouts, and Will Conor McGregor EVER Fight Again? Apr 28, 2023

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

Reported earnings from last weekend's massive boxing showdown between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan Garcia (00:45)
Max Holloway's interested in fighting Conor McGregor, but Chael isn't convinced we'll see McGregor ever step into the Octagon again (11:17)
Why Chael thinks the UFC messed up in booking a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 (24:55)

And more!

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Sergei Pavlovich Messed Up, Burns vs. Muhammad at UFC 288, and Will Oliveira vs. Dariush Actually Happen? Apr 25, 2023

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After a jam-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses the following:

Sergei Pavlovich's knockout win over Curtis Blaydes and how, despite the impressive victory, Pavlovich made a huge mistake (00:49)
The announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, whether this is truly a No. 1 contender fight, and where Shavkat Rakhmonov fits into all of this (22:00)
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis and why Chael is surprised that the two middleweights are fighting each other at UFC 290 (30:00)
Why Chael isn't convinced that Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush -- now scheduled for UFC 289 -- won't actually happen (36:02)

And more!

The FAILED Jon Jones Experiment, Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Stakes, and is Francis Ngannou Signing with ONE? Apr 21, 2023

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On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses the following:*

Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia putting their purses on the line tomorrow night and why Chael believes this is a STUPID idea (00:48)
Chael's interview with ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong where he talks about his interest in signing Francis Ngannou, if he believes Demetrious Johnson will retire after the Adriano Moraes trilogy, and the upcoming return of young star Sage Northcutt (17:04)
Why Chael believes Jon Jones' move up to heavyweight has been a colossal failure (43:02)
Saturday's UFC heavyweight main event between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes (53:04)

And much more!
*This episode was recorded before the announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad for the UFC 288 co-main event.

Max Holloway's Peculiar Position, A "Real Fight" for Alex Pereira, and Jon Jones is LYING! Apr 18, 2023

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After watching another stellar UFC event in Kansas City this past weekend, Chael is here to discuss the following on today's episode:

Max Holloway's impressive win over up-and-comer Arnold Allen and what the UFC should do with the beloved former champion (00:42)
Conflicting reports surrounding Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and Jones' consequent tweets threatening his retirement from MMA (9:11)
Who Chael thinks Alex Pereira should face in his first light heavyweight fight (28:40)
The postponement of Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush for next month's UFC 288 and how Dana White and crew may go about replacing such a big fight (37:01)

And more!

Alex Pereira to 205, Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen Preview, and Francis Ngannou Looks SILLY! Apr 14, 2023

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz and why this doesn't do any favors for Francis Ngannou (00:43)
Alex Pereira's prospects in the light heavyweight division following yesterday's announcement (10:56)
Gilbert Burns walking back his statement about Jorge Masvidal cheating in their UFC 287 fight (28:24)
Apparently Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off!?! (36:36)
A massive featherweight fight tomorrow night between former champ Max Holloway and the up-and-coming Arnold Allen (41:29)

And more!

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Israel Adesanya Turns Heel, Gilbert Burns Issues an Ultimatum, and I Know Izzy’s Next Opponent! Apr 11, 2023

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With some more time to digest the happenings of UFC 287, Chael is here today to discuss the following:

Chael's unexpected pick for who Israel Adesanya should face in his next middleweight title defense (11:06)
The state of the light heavyweight division and if Alex Pereira would be a good fit for it (16:10)
Favorite moments from Jorge Masvidal's career (25:04)
Gilbert Burns' post-fight plea to Dana White and whether Chael thinks Burns will ultimately get the title shot he wants (31:48)
What young prospect Raul Rosas Jr. needs to take away from his loss on Saturday (37:58)

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UFC 287 Instant Reaction! Apr 09, 2023

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In this special UFC 287 reaction show, Chael first discusses Israel Adesanya's stunning knockout defeat of longtime foe Alex Pereira (00:30). Then, he lays out the case for a trilogy fight between Adesanya and Pereira (8:10) before telling you why he believes Jorge Masvidal's fight days are definitely not over yet (14:55).
Plus, much more!

UFC 287 Preview: The Final Chapter of Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya and It’s Do or Die for Jorge Masvidal Apr 07, 2023

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UFC 287 is here! Ahead of another massive fight between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and former champ Israel Adesanya, Chael talks about the following on today's episode:

Chael's headline-grabbing comments this week about Francis Ngannou's next move (00:43)
The massive stakes no one is talking about in Saturday's fight between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (10:42)
Masvidal's skirmish with Kevin Holland this week and how it actually benefits Khamzat Chimaev (20:12)
Chael's official prediction for Pereira-Adesanya 2 (45:38)

And much more!

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Endeavor Combines UFC and WWE, UFC 287 Hodgepodge, and Jose Aldo Says Francis Made a Mistake! Apr 04, 2023

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After a weekend full of story lines in combat sports, Chael is here to discuss:

Endeavor's acquisition of WWE and what this means for how WWE and UFC will work together moving forward (00:56)
Jose Aldo's critical remarks of Francis Ngannou and the way he departed the UFC (14:05)
The latest updates in the looming battle between the UFC and USADA concerning Conor McGregor's comeback (23:30)
If Nate Diaz is playing hard-to-get with the Paul brothers (37:58)
The many angles to Saturday's UFC 287 main event which pits rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya against each other once more, as well as the co-main between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (45:13)

And more!
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O'Malley Declines UFC 288 Backup Spot, Valentina Makes Headlines, and Alex Pereira to Heavyweight? Mar 31, 2023

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After another dramatic week in MMA news, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

Sean O'Malley's refusal to serve as the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo in May (00:37)
Glover Teixeira's statement that his training partner Alex Pereira could one day fight at heavyweight (8:08)
Justin Gaethje's role in the Islam Makhachev IV conspiracy (30:05)
Why Chael believes Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington is the fight that we all need to see next (39:27)
Valentina Shevchenko's interview with Ariel Helwani, which gathered headlines this week for her comments about refereeing in her UFC 285 loss to Alexa Grasso (55:31)

And more!

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