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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.

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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.

    The REAL REASON I'm Fighting Anderson Silva. Plus, How Bad Does Conor McGregor Want It?

    The REAL REASON I'm Fighting Anderson Silva. Plus, How Bad Does Conor McGregor Want It?

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend! On today's episode, I'm gonna spend a lot of time talking about Conor McGregor: His big plans for 2024, why Dustin Poirier doesn't think he'll fight McGregor again, and if McGregor is even training enough for his June 29 return fight with Michael Chandler. Plus, I talk about Carlos Ulberg stepping in for Khalil Rountree, as well as that boxing fight I took with Anderson Silva...
    The following time codes are approximate:
    My boxing fight with Anderson Silva (00:00)Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg (12:08)My message to Belal Muhammad (20:46)Conor McGregor's big 2024 plans (32:48)McGregor stopping trash talk? (42:52)I don't believe Dustin Poirier (52:50)How bad does McGregor want it? (01:00:40)

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Conor McGregor's Training Footage, My Issue with Ian Garry, and I Need More From Tom Aspinall

    Conor McGregor's Training Footage, My Issue with Ian Garry, and I Need More From Tom Aspinall

    Bonjour! I'm back from Paris. And on today's episode, I'm getting into my big takeaways from the entire FOUR seconds of Conor McCregor's training footage, my issue with Ian Machado Garry saying he's "accepted" a fight with Michael "Venom" Page, and the thing I'm missing from Tom Aspinall. Plus, is Max Holloway also the No. 1 contender at 155 lbs.?
    The following time codes are approximate:
    Oleksandr Usyk's win over Tyson Fury (00:00)My advice to Tom Aspinall (10:48)Conor McGregor's training footage (22:44)Ian Garry vs. MVP? (33:58)Max Holloway's next move (42:06)To give this program the support it deserves, give me a FOLLOW here on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.


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    • 45 min
    The Biggest Gate in UFC HISTORY?! Plus, Jake Paul Says "One Of Us Has to Die"

    The Biggest Gate in UFC HISTORY?! Plus, Jake Paul Says "One Of Us Has to Die"

    Happy Tuesday! On today's episode, I react to Derrick Lewis' win this past weekend, and a certain heavyweight triangle involving Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and Tom Aspinall. Plus, Dana White says UFC 303 is already breaking records! Crazy John Fury also head-butted someone from Oleksandr Usyk's team, but I don't believe it. And a whole lot more!
    The following time codes are approximate:
    Derrick Lewis' win at UFC St. Louis (00:00)Jon Jones is calling for Alex Pereira now (09:35)Chandler vs. McGregor is shattering records (18:30)Islam Makhachev's eventual plans to move up to 170 lbs. (29:10)Does someone really have to die in Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?(39:07)The John Fury "head-butt" (46:28)

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    • 52 min
    I Spoke to Islam Makhachev, I'm Right About Ryan Garcia, and My Masvidal vs. Diaz Doubts!

    I Spoke to Islam Makhachev, I'm Right About Ryan Garcia, and My Masvidal vs. Diaz Doubts!

    Hey everybody! I spoke to Islam Makhachev today, and I'm gonna tell you what I learned from that conversation. Plus, I told Ariel Helwani why I'm not positive Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz is happening, Alexander Volkanovski wants the BMF belt all of a sudden, and wrestling phenom Gable Steveson is out at WWE. Does a career in MMA await?
    Oh yeah, and I TOLD YOU SO!!! The following time codes are approximate:
    I TOLD YOU SO! (00:00)My conversation with Islam Makhachev (12:09) Alex Volkanovski wants the BMF belt (22:48) Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz (33:45) An ode to Matt Brown (40:20) Gable Steveson to MMA? (50:19) 

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    • 57 min
    Are We Getting Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Next? Plus, Steve Erceg's UFC 301 Performance

    Are We Getting Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Next? Plus, Steve Erceg's UFC 301 Performance

    I'm back from ESPN headquarters, and I've got some things to say about UFC 301! On today's episode, I'm gonna tell you how Steve Erceg, even in a loss, was the most impressive fighter at UFC 301. Plus, I'll tell you why Anthony Smith inspires me, where Jose Aldo fits into the UFC bantamweight title picture, and what I'm hearing about Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall possibly fighting each other in July. And apparently Charles Oliveira wants to be the backup fighter for UFC 303?
    The following time codes are approximate:
    Steve Erceg's UFC 301 performance (00:00)Anthony Smith does the unexpected again (07:25)Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is official (13:00)I'm loving Jon Jones' approach to fighting right now (21:35)Charles Oliveira's list of demands (30:10)Why does no one care about Ryan Garcia and VADA? (34:58)To support this fine program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify feed.


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    • 44 min
    UFC 301 Official Predictions, Ryan Garcia's STUPID Mistake, and Floyd Mayweather Detained in Dubai!?

    UFC 301 Official Predictions, Ryan Garcia's STUPID Mistake, and Floyd Mayweather Detained in Dubai!?

    Happy Friday! I've got a LOADED show for you all today.* Here's what's coming up courtesy of Uncle Chael:
    My expert take on Ryan Garcia's failed drug test (00:00)Why Tom Aspinall was wrong to criticize the UFC 304 start time (18:35)I have to rush to Jon Jones' defense again... (26:15)Prediction for Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 (35:33)Prediction for Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo (45:51)Prediction for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg (50:52)Ilia Topuria's response to Joe Rogan (58:49)Islam Makhachev's take on the lightweight title picture (01:09:27)The latest with the curious case of Floyd Mayweather, who apparently is held up in Dubai? (01:17:27)*All time codes are approximate.


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    • 1 hr 25 min

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