You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Lots to get to on today's show! I begin by talking about Dana White teasing he has fight news for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway. Then, I break down the upcoming title fight between Holloway and Ilia Topuria, as well as the latest twists and turns in the McGregor vs. Chandler saga. Plus, I get into some drama in the grappling world, the Buffalo Bills cutting Gable Steveson, Kamaru Usman's future, and more.

• Dana White's fight news (00:00)
• Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (09:16)
• The McGregor vs. Chandler saga (18:30)
• Kamaru Usman's future (32:07)
• On Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou rumors (39:18)
• Joe Rogan's thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (47:55)
• Craig Jones, Gordon Ryan, and other grappling drama (58:12)
• Gable Steveson cut by the Bills (01:09:50)

On today's episode, I begin by by telling Caio Borralho about the stupid mistake he made following his win over Jared Cannonier. Then, I talk about another dumb move by Jiri Prochazka, who wants to drop to 185 lbs. and then immediately go back to light heavyweight. After that, I give Alex Pereira some praise for saying Magomed Ankalaev doesn't want to fight him, a rare smart move by a fighter. And to close out the show, I discuss Conor McGregor's online movement to get himself a fight.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Caio Borralho's mistake (00:00)
• Jiri Prochazka to 185 lbs.? (09:15)
• Alex Pereira's troll job (23:19)
• #FreeTheMac! (32:50)
• Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III (43:32)

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It's UFC 304 fight week! And coming up on today's show, I'll get into some of the interesting betting lines for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2, as well as King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett. Plus, I discuss several angles of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing fight, and I finish by talking about Conor McGregor's change of tone regarding his toe "injury."

The following time codes are approximate:

• Jake Paul's win over Mike Perry (00:00)
• The weight discrepancy in Paul vs. Perry (12:26)
• Why I'm not counting out Belal Muhammad (22:37)
• My message to the Paddy Pimblett doubters (32:05)
• Does Conor McGregor regret how he handled his injury? (43:47)

On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• How Dricus Du Plessis can get himself back into the middleweight title conversation after this week's official booking of Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney next month (00:51)
• Derrick Lewis' decision to re-sign with the UFC and why Chael loves everything Lewis has done in the past month (19:24)
• Chael's idea for who Nate Diaz should fight if he decides to return to the UFC (25:34)
• Dana White doubling down on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, which leaves Chael wondering about the real reason why it's taking so long to make this fight (33:32)

Plus, a lookahead to next week's UFC 292 by discussing Ian Machado Garry's new opponent (42:38) and what makes Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley such a compelling matchup (49:55).

Back from a weekend in Dallas for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• Paul vs. Diaz and what Chael's biggest takeaway from the weekend was (00:56)
• Twitter wars exchanged between Paul and Conor McGregor and what Paul's no-sell of McGregor means for the Irishman, plus Chael gives McGregor some slack (15:07)
• Cory Sandhagen's incredible performance over Rob Font in Nashville and why Chael wants to take back his past criticism of the top bantamweight contender (27:04)
• Why Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa in October could be one of the biggest fights of the year (45:25)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael previews a wild weekend in combat sports. But first, he gets into some more UFC 291 fallout and the uncertainty around the middleweight and light heavyweight title pictures. He discusses:

• Jorge Masvidal's $100,000 bet on Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and Chael's displeasure with the current state of the BMF belt (00:47)
• Why Chael is upset with Justin Gaethje after he tweeted at Conor McGregor (10:51) and why Chael isn't convinced McGregor will ever fight again (20:15)
• Some mystery surrounding Jiri Prochazka, USADA, and the supposed "worst shoulder injury in UFC history" that the former champion has somehow recovered from in less than nine months (32:22)
• Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland not coming to terms yet for next month's title fight in Sydney ... leaving Chael vowing to step in and get the terms hammered out (43:05)

Then, Chael talks about the UFC Nashville main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font (52:41), as well as Saturday's massive boxing fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and why Chael is foaming at the mouth to watch it (1:00:46).

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Back after a crazy weekend in Salt Lake City, Chael discusses the following on today's UFC 291 reaction episode:

• What to do with BMF champion Justin Gaethje following his head-kick win over Dustin Poirier (1:02)
• Why Chael thinks Jan Blachowicz beat Alex Pereira but nonetheless ... Pereira finds himself in the midst of a historic UFC run (7:56)
• Derrick Lewis' nearly perfect outing that now has him set to field some lucrative offers in free agency (16:53)
• Why, despite a dominant win over Michael Chiesa, Chael believes Kevin Holland should go back up to 185 lbs. (32:36)
• Conor McGregor's tweets at Gaethje and where the Irishman fits into this whole lightweight mess involving Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, and Alexander Volkanovski (41:47)

Plus, Chael tells you why Lewis owes Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson a massive favor.

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Right before heading off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 291 for ESPN, Chael sits down to get into all of the latest MMA news, as well as this weekend's must-see card. On today's episode, he talks about:

• Michael Bisping's high praise of Tom Aspinall and Chael's take on how the British star can get to the UFC heavyweight title (00:58)
• Why the world's (supposedly) most dangerous man -- Jon Jones -- is a coward on social media (9:20)
• The official booking of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev and why Chael thinks this could be one of the top fights of 2023 (18:33)
• Whether Chael thinks we'll actually see a rematch between "retired" fighters Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren (27:47)

Then, Chael spends the rest of the show talking about UFC 291 and why tomorrow night represents a do-or-die situation for several fighters on the card (33:25). Plus, official predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira (57:17) and Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 (1:03:25).

And more!

UFC 291 fight week is upon us! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• The impressive return of Tom Aspinall and how he's perfectly set up his path to the heavyweight title (00:58)
• Jon Jones' response to Aspinall's win and whether Chael thinks the heavyweight champion is afraid to face the likes of Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich (12:18)
• Dricus Du Plessis pulling out of the Israel Adesanya title fight and whether Sean Strickland is the right guy to step in his place (19:27)
• Paul Craig's callout of Bo Nickal and if that's the right fight to make (33:02)

Plus, Chael breaks down Saturday's upcoming main event between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 (38:56).

On today’s episode, Chael discusses: 

• How Israel Adesanya has already won against Dricus Du Plessis (00:22)
• Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev, and the mystery of why the Brazilian finally signed the contract (13:33)
• Dana White’s announcement of Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira, and whether Do Bronx actually wants that fight (23:22)
• Why Chael believes Tom Aspinall might be the future of the UFC heavyweight division (31:58)
• Paddy Pimblett’s bizarre nutrition regimen (39:17)

And much more!