You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: 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.

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: 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.

*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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just before Dan Hooker and Arman Tsaruykan resolve their dispute at UFC Qatar, I tell you who I think is really at fault for the melee that happened yesterday. Plus, I get into Ian Machado Garry's title hopes and what exactly the stakes are in today's fight against Belal Muhammad. And now that I've had a few days to sink my teeth into it, I give you my real thoughts on the boxing match happening between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Plus, why Ricky Simon is the best fighter I've EVER seen in-person, and is Max Holloway a double champ? To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm (finally) back from New York City after UFC 322, and am here to give you my burning thoughts on some of the most boring title fights we've ever seen. I've got some strong words for Jack Della Maddalena, and Ilia Topuria has some strong words of his own for Islam Makhachev! I'll you what the lightweight champ said. After that, Bo Nickal was a man possessed on Saturday night. Plus, it appears Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is happening, and some more thoughts on the ongoing feud between Joe Rogan and Ronda Rousey. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From New York City on the eve of arguably the biggest UFC card of the year, I'm here to give you the best breakdowns in all of combat sports. But first, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to box each other next month. I react to that news, but what the heck happened to Francis Ngannou in all this? After that, Jon Anik revealed the real reason Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall didn't happen, and my thoughts on why Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira HAS to happen ... but not necessarily at The White House. And to close out the show, I give you my official prediction for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: 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.

From New York City days before another massive Madison Square Garden pay-per-view, I begin today's show discussing the inevitability that is Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Then, some comparisons between Islam Makhachev and Georges St-Pierre, plus I'll tell you what Michael Chandler said about UFC 322's main event between Jack Della Maddalenda and Makhachev. Oh, and I just learned Valentina Shevchenko is fighting on Saturday. And to close out the show, I give you the latest updates on Jon Jones and fight fixing in the UFC. CHAPTERS: 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.

Just before headed off to New York for an interview with Islam Makhachev, I tell you about all the fighters who have come out this week to reveal they've also been offered to take a dive in exchange for a bribe. Then, with Tank Davis out of a boxing match with Jake Paul, rumors of Paul taking on Francis Ngannou are swirling. Will it happen? Plus, Jon Jones may have his star pupil in Gable Steveson, more on Ronda Rousey's vendetta against MMA, and early thoughts on next weekend's title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. CHAPTERS: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got a SCANDAL upon us! On today's episode, I react to the UFC fight fixing controversy that played out over the weekend, which leads me to ask you ... would you fix a fight for $50,000? After that, I tell you about Ronda Rousey GOING OFF on Joe Rogan and the MMA fan base. Plus, why Tom Aspinall does NOT owe Ciryl Gane an immediate rematch, Henry Cejudo ranks himself above Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT debate, and more on Gable Steveson's UFC prospects. CHAPTERS: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vegas says Tom Aspinall would still be favored against Ciryl Gane in a rematch, but should he? Then, if Alex Pereira and Jon Jones do face off at The White House ... I've got an issue with it. And why isn't Jones listed in the UFC rankings? Also, Islam Makhachev admitted he's struggled gaining weight ahead of his welterweight title fight at UFC 322. Makhachev also weighed in on Paddy Pimblett's lightweight run. Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UFC 321 ended in a no contest after Ciryl Gane’s double eye poke on Tom Aspinall. I’ll share my thoughts on whether it was the right call, and if it’s fair that Aspinall’s stock dropped after the fight. Then, Jon Jones made it clear he still wants to fight Alex Pereira, but is waiting for The White House card next summer the right move? Plus, my solution to prevent eye pokes in future fights. And while Umar Nurmagomedov impressed against Mario Bautista, it was what he said post-fight about his cousin Khabib that caught my attention. Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UFC 321 goes down Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, but first, the latest on what I’m hearing about Ilia Topuria’s next fight. And, Paddy Pimblett went after Topuria in a recent interview, accusing him of stalling on signing the title bout contract. Then, how is Dillon Danis supposed to prepare for a fight against former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall? Plus, why I’m not buying Arnold Allen’s story that he got beat up in Montreal for not speaking French. And as the heavyweight title gets decided this weekend, I’m still wondering why Jon Jones isn’t ranked. Then later, Din Thomas called the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern an ‘insignificant’ title fight — I’ll tell you if I agree. Also, have you ever wondered what fighters eat after weigh-ins? I got some answers on their favorite post-weigh-in meals. Plus, why I have no concerns for Tom Aspinall heading into the title fight. And finally, my official prediction for Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan Allen made over Reinier de Ridder QUIT! My thoughts on that, plus what that we can learn about Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane from this past weekend's main event.. Plus, should Kevin Holland have continued after Mike Malott’s illegal low blows? Later, Joe Rogan called Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira “the biggest fight in human history” and said it should be for the BMF title. And finally, who would you rather see face Ilia Topuria - Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett? Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’ll start with the question I keep getting: who should Alex Pereira be targeting next — Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, or Carlos Ulberg? And what do we make of Khamzat Chimaev calling out Pereira again? Then, Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 262, is RDR in line for a title shot with a win? Plus, Kamaru Usman revealed his dream scenario to end his career, I’ll tell you if I think it’s realistic. Then later, as Merab Dvalishvili gets ready for his fourth title defense of 2025, should he be worried about burnout? Also, Dana White says his feelings about Dvalishvili have changed. And finally, what should the UFC do when a fighter misses weight? Daniel Cormier has a suggestion. Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dana White just announced the headliners for UFC 323 in December, and I open my giving you my thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van. Then, coming off his win Saturday over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, Charles Oliveira wants to challenge Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Later, why a potential Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones heavyweight fight depends on the outcome of Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. And with Pereira calling out Jones, should the UFC strip Pereira of his 205 lb. title? Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I’ll start with a few stories from my interesting week. Then, now that Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have each beaten each other once, why isn’t anyone talking about a potential trilogy? And after Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, Sean O’Malley says he’s the only one who can beat him. Plus, you all know I like to complain about the rankings - but this time, I think they got it right. Later, I fully support Sean Strickland’s plan to earn a title fight with Khamzat Chimaev. And, with the UFC rumored to be targeting Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje as the headliner for their Paramount debut, where does that leave Paddy Pimblett? Also, there’s a lot of speculation surrounding Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension, but I’m standing by what I said over a year ago: he’s not fighting again. And finally, as Ian Machado Garry gets ready to face Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar in November, I have to admit - I’ve missed Garry. Chapters: To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.