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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.

    I BEAT Anderson Silva! Plus, Conor McGregor's "Injury" and Alex Pereira's GOAT Case

    I BEAT Anderson Silva! Plus, Conor McGregor's "Injury" and Alex Pereira's GOAT Case

    I'm back from Brazil, and it seems like I missed a lot! On today's episode, I'm gonna get into it all: My boxing FIGHT with Anderson Silva, why I applaud Conor McGregor for backing out of UFC 303, another bada** move from Alex Pereira, and PR brilliance from Bo Nickal
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    My boxing fight with Anderson Silva in Brazil (00:00)Conor McGregor's UFC 303 pullout (08:50)Alex Pereira saving the day at UFC 303 (21:21)A brilliant move by Bo Nickal (29:05)I apologize for missing episodes last week, but I had some business to take care of. I'll talk to you all again on Friday.


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    • 32 min
    Did Conor McGregor Ever Truly Plan to Fight in 2024? Plus, Arman Tsarukyan called Islam Makhachev boring!

    Did Conor McGregor Ever Truly Plan to Fight in 2024? Plus, Arman Tsarukyan called Islam Makhachev boring!

    Howdy folks! On today’s episode, I discuss:

    The rumours surrounding why ESPN pulled their UFC 303 advertisements (00:00) Whether Conor McGregor truly planned to fight this year (12:58)Arman Tsarukyan’s smart approach to his potential upcoming Islam Makhachev matchup (23:18)What I make of Dustin Poirier's post fight comments (33:45)Dana White’s plans for the next BMF fight and why it might not feature Max Holloway (42:19)What’s going on with Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul? (50:19) 
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    • 53 min
    The Conor McGregor Press Conference Cancellation and My UFC 302 Reaction!

    The Conor McGregor Press Conference Cancellation and My UFC 302 Reaction!

    What a couple of days it's been since I've last spoken to you! On today's episode, I'm gonna get into my theories behind the canceling of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler press conference in Dublin. Plus, I talk about Islam Makhachev's impressive win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, and Dana White's insistence that Jon Jones is above Makhachev in the GOAT conversation. I also get into Paulo Costa's sad excuse for a performance against Sean Strickland, and more.
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    The canceled Conor McGregor press conference (00:00)What's next for Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier (12:08)Islam Makhachev vs. Jon Jones in the GOAT conversation (19:45)Arman Tsarukyan's title hopes (28:07)Paulo Costa vows to change his ways (35:55)

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    • 41 min
    How Islam Makhachev Can Surpass Khabib. Plus, My Exclusive Interview with MMA Judge Douglas Crosby

    How Islam Makhachev Can Surpass Khabib. Plus, My Exclusive Interview with MMA Judge Douglas Crosby

    Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation.
    Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, similarities between he and Ronda Rousey, why judges don't typically speak to the media, and much, much more.
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    Ian Garry vs. MVP (00:00)Islam Makhachev's legacy (11:00)Douglas Crosby interview (25:52)Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor:
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    • 1 hr
    Conor McGregor’s Partying Again?! Plus, My Breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier

    Conor McGregor’s Partying Again?! Plus, My Breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier

    It’s UFC 302 fight week! We’re gonna dive into that and much more in today’s episode:
     
    My take on the alarming Conor McGregor partying footage (00:00) Breaking down the Xs and Os of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (12:07)How I think Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa will play out (22:02)An update on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug test (31:24)My recent traffic stop in West Linn, OR (43:32)
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    • 52 min
    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...
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    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

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