Chael Sonnen Podcasty

After a few days of reflecting on UFC 276, Chael discusses the following on today's podcast: What we really learned about Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira on Saturday night (00:43) Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Pereira and what this means for Chimaev's next fight (9:35) Why time is of the essence for Alexander Volkanovski (18:38) How Sean O'Malley w…

Immediately after the end of UFC 276, Chael gives you his instant reaction to a great night of fights. He discusses: Why we should be appreciating Israel Adesanya instead of criticizing him (00:42) Alex Pereira's quick work of Sean Strickland, which now sets the stage for an unprecedented title fight with Adesanya (9:38) Alexander Volkanovski's tex…

One day before the culmination of International Fight Week at UFC 276, Chael gets you set for the big event by discussing: Why Chael is such a big fan of the matchup between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier (00:48) Why Adesanya's head coach, Eugene Bareman, deserves more praise than we give him (8:24) The fight that is flying most under the rada…

As we inch closer to a jam-packed UFC 276, Chael discusses: How the middleweight division will look after Saturday night (18:15) Surprising betting odds for Adesanya vs. Cannonier (27:40) If it's possible that both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway could move up to 155 lbs. following this fight (36:17) Whether Volkanovski's recent activity wil…

In an episode filled with stories about some of the sports biggest stars, Chael discusses: Cowboy Cerrone's new UFC 276 opponent, Jim Miller (00:42) If Alexander Volkanovski should move up to 155 lbs. and immediately fight for a title (5:50) A new side of Robert Whittaker (14:32) Kevin Holland's callout of Nate Diaz and whether that fight makes sen…

On today's episode, Chael talks about: Kattar vs. Emmett reaction (00:40) The cursed Donald Cerrone - Joe Lauzon fight (6:24) If Israel Adesanya is looking past Jared Cannonier for their upcoming UFC 276 title bout (22:58) Sean O'Malley's career roadmap (30:49) The latest with Jake Paul and Nate Diaz (36:58) And more. Presented by: Factor…

On today's episode of the podcast, Chael discusses: If Jiri Prochazka can defend the light heavyweight belt multiple times, and whether it's good or bad for the UFC if he does (00:42) Ali Abdelaziz's comments about Kamaru Usman having the potential to win the light heavyweight belt in the future (10:16) Charles Oliveira's desire to fight Conor McGr…

In an episode full of major MMA headlines, Chael discusses the following: Why the next few days are critical for Glover Teixeira (00:43) Rumors that the winner of Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 276 will get a middleweight title shot (10:39) The official booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards for August at UFC 278 (19:32) Reports that Con…

On this special Sunday UFC 275 reaction show, Chael discusses: Jiri Prochazka's unexpected submission victory over Glover Teixeira in the waning seconds of the fight (00:41) Who should get the next light heavyweight title shot? (6:37) Why the judges didn't score in favor of Taila Santos against Valentina Shevchenko (10:17) Joanna Jedrzejczyk's reti…

On today's show, Chael talks about: A July heavyweight fight that's flying under the radar (00:50) Whether damage inflicted or control time is more important in scoring (13:20) Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 and why it deserves more hype (24:05) If Taila Santos stands a chance against flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (30:05) Glover Teixei…

Chael returns from the weekend to discuss some of the biggest news in MMA, like: Bo Nickal's IKON FC win and what it means for the wrestling phenom's future (00:48) The newly announced August main event between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz (12:03) Mike Tyson's advice to Conor McGregor about how the Irishman should handle his career when he returns…

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael discusses: The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case that captivated the nation (:43) Jorge Masvidal's path forward (11:20) If Paddy Pimblett is taking the Jordan Leavitt fight seriously (22:30) Why Dustin Poirier is upset about Michael Chandler "forgetting" him (28:50) Henry Cejudo's comments about the keys to beati…

On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael begins by discussing this week's Twitter feud between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, and if it means we could see them locked in the cage together in the near future. Then, Chael talks about Deiveson Figueiredo's anger over the interim flyweight championship (8:58), Francis Ngannou's silence, and an outrag…

Will ANYONE speak up and ask to fight Charles Oliveira? And will anyone call out Dominick Cruz at bantamweight? Chael airs his frustrations. Plus, some discussion around Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold (30:35) and as Kamaru Usman struggles with a hand injury, Chael wonders if Khamzat Chimaev should get a crack at an interim title belt (25:05). Presen…

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by reacting to last Saturday's controversial fight between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Then, Chael talks about Valentina Shevchenko's comments this week about possibly moving up to bantamweight later in 2022 (8:00), if Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is the next boxing fight to make, when the 42-year-old G…

There's lots of momentum right now around Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title...will it happen? Chael discusses. Plus, Chael gives some love to Tony Ferguson (8:41) and also explains why Amanda Nunes really left American Top Team following her loss to Julianna Pena. And of course, an official prediction for tomorro…

On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by recapping Saturday's main event between Jan Blachowicz and Alexsandar Rakic. Then, Chael talks about the chances of Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov getting in the Octagon together (14:18), who Dustin Poirier could face in his next fight (24:20), and the latest on Jon Jones' heavyweight experim…

Khabib Nurmagomedov tweeted to Dana White that the UFC MUST book Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title fight. Is he right? Chael discusses. Then, Chael explains why Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, despite popular opinion, need to duke it out for a third time (19:15). And Chael also wonders if Alexander Volkanov…

Chael begins today's episode by discussing the state of the lightweight title picture and Charles Oliveira's peculiar place in it. Then, Chael shares some wisdom on weight-cutting (11:00) before putting a positive spin on Tony Ferguson's loss to Michael Chandler. And, with several fighters calling out Conor McGregor at UFC 274, Chael speculates on …

In this special Sunday edition of the show, Chael reacts to last night's UFC 274. He begins by discussing Charles Oliveira's dominance over Justin Gaethje, where Oliveira goes from here, and the exorbitant amount of money Oliveira likely cost himself by missing weight on Friday. Then, Chael reacts to Carla Esparza's win over Rose Namajunas in one o…

Chael begins today's show by discussing Justin Gaethje's disappearance from the sport after his UFC 254 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Chael wonders if that layoff will ultimately help Gaethje steal the lightweight title tomorrow night. Then, Chael talks about what's really on the line between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson (10:49). And of co…

Chael begins today's episode by reacting to Marlon "Chito" Vera's gutsy win over Rob Font in Saturday's UFC main event. Then, he talks about Jake Paul's bet with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, a mysterious photo that's circulating online about the UFC 276 lineup (27:58), if Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2 is the most under-the-radar title fight of…

On today's episode, Chael begins with Bob Arum's interesting explanation as to why Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou would be a massive fight. Then, Chael gets into the most recent talk surrounding a heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic (10:26), if Conor McGregor needs a "tune-up" fight when he returns (36:52), the ONE condition George…

Chael begins the show by discussing another win for Tyson Fury and the surreal moment that followed when UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou joined him in the ring afterwards. Then, Chael talks about a tweet from Dustin Poirier about his next opponent (16:11), if Justin Gaethje is angry headed into next week's lightweight title fight (27:46), …

In a very newsy edition of the podcast, Chael begins by discussing Robert Whittaker's decision to pull out of his UFC 275 co-main event against Marvin Vettori, and which brave middleweight could step in to replace him. Then, Chael talks about a viral video featuring Khamzat Chimaev, Darren Till, and Joaquin Buckley (8:21), a conversation he had wit…