You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael is in Miami and the UFC just called him with breaking news: Josh Hokit fights Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden. He was so excited he forgot to ask any questions. Alex Pereira was just photographed in the UFC offices with Hunter Campbell looking very happy — Chael thinks he knows why, and it likely involves Alexander Volkov and a number one contenders match on the same card. Then Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy is a legitimate number one contenders match for Justin Gaethje's title, and Chael lays out exactly how he thinks it plays out and why. Ariel Helwani thinks he can feel something in the air about an upset. Chael disagrees and explains. Ask Uncle Chael covers Anderson Silva vs. Daniel Cormier, the oblique kick debate, Palantir stock, fighting Jon Jones with a broken toe, scary ring walks, USADA vs. the current testing protocol, Vanderlei Silva's one weakness, and the five things Chael would tell his son to make the high school wrestling team. Plus, Blaine Natal gets his day. To support this program, please review it 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.

Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title at 1am and Chael was up at 5am to bring you this. Aspinall's statement was real, not PR, and Chael gives him full credit. Ciryl Gane is now the undisputed heavyweight champion without throwing a punch to get there. Jon Jones didn't want to fight Aspinall. Does he want Gane? That question is now very much alive. Josh Hokit is the rightful number one contender and Chael makes the case. Lerone Murphy said what a lot of people are thinking — Volkanovski's best days are behind him. Chael isn't sure and explains why Volk deserves more credit than he gets. Then Tommy McMillen. Could he be the second biggest star in UFC history behind Conor McGregor? Chael thinks it's not crazy. Plus the Ilia Topuria rematch debate. Chael still thinks it's the right fight. To support this program, please review it 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.

Chael makes the case that Ilia Topuria deserves an immediate rematch with Justin Gaethje and everyone resisting it is wrong. Salahdine Parnasse knocks out Dan Hooker in his UFC debut and calls out Max Holloway. Chael says Max has to accept. Not that the fight gets made. That Max has to accept. Ian Garry publicly predicted Carlos Prates can beat Islam Makhachev. From the guy who hugged Islam three times during their title fight. Chael wants Ian to explain himself. Michael Morales is in a dogfight for the number one contender spot and his management team doesn't seem to know it. Then Chael just got back from Moscow. Alexander Karelin, Khamzat Chimaev, Islam Makhachev all in the same room. To support this program, please review it 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.

Tom Aspinall is still a mystery. Eddie Hearn says he is back at full training. Josh Hokit says that is a rules violation. Chael has heard from teammates and none of it adds up the same way. Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira keep the rematch conversation alive and Chael still is not sure it needs to happen. Justin Gaethje has all but said his next fight is his last. Chael believes him and breaks down who that fight should be against and why Ilia Topuria getting an immediate rematch is the wrong call for everyone. Salahdine Parnasse just knocked out Dan Hooker in Paris in round one and Chael says he should be the one welcoming Usman Nurmagomedov to the UFC. Arman Tsarukyan and Parnasse as a number one contenders fight is the biggest draw on the card and the winner should get Gaethje's final. Ian Garry looked around the welterweight division, did the math, and called out Michael Morales. Chael explains why that was a chess move not desperation. To support this program, please review it 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.

Chael is in Moscow with Luke Barnatt on Zoom. TUF 17, Chael's first pick, now a promoter, Octagon commentator, and the most well-dressed bouncer in MMA history. Andrew and Tristan Tate are in a Miami detention center fighting UK extradition and Luke has been in their corner for years. He breaks down the political case and why if they touch down on UK soil it is over. Chael asks the one question everyone wants answered: is anyone protecting US citizens from being handed to a foreign government? Tom Aspinall is not coming back. Luke is close to people close to Tom and he is hearing nothing. That is not a small data point. Ateba Gautier, the Cameroonian middleweight destroying Vegas gyms, gets a proper introduction. Luke announces Spirit Fighting Championship, a new MMA promotion launching in Africa on UFC Fight Pass. Ask Uncle Chael covers wrestling technique, Anderson Silva, and how to deal with stupid people. To support this program, please review it 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.

Khamzat Chimaev is calling out Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho all at once. Chael sorts out which of those fights actually happen and which one is a waste of a callout. Usman Nurmagomedov is UFC-bound and nobody in the top 15 wants that phone call. Dan Hooker is the only one raising his hand. Chael explains why that's exactly right and why every other fighter in the division is leaving opportunity on the table. Then Song Yadong knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov as a massive underdog in Shanghai, and Chael doesn't think the better fighter won. He breaks down the millisecond that decided the fight, why the Nurmagomedov team style was always going to get caught, and what Song completely failed to do in the post-fight interview that could cost him everything. Usman jumps the cage to get to his fallen brother. Against the rules? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. Henry Cejudo demands an immediate rematch. Chael pushes back hard. Muhammad Mokaev won a championship and wants back into the UFC. Chael says the door might be open and explains why the path there is one of the hardest roads in the sport. To support this program, please review it 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.

Tom Aspinall just put out a statement saying he's not leaving the UFC. Chael breaks down what that statement actually says versus what it doesn't, and why the difference matters for the entire heavyweight division. Ciryl Gane is the interim champion. The division has two belts and the worst-selling pay-per-view of last year. Where does this go? Then Paddy Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan is being billed as a number one contenders fight for Justin Gaethje's title. Chael was in Philly, interviewed both men, and came away with one very confident quote from Tsarukyan and one very measured answer from Pimblett. He explains why the sport needs to honor what this fight is supposed to be. Tyson Fury says he didn't train for the Francis Ngannou fight because it wasn't a real fight. Chael explains exactly why that story doesn't hold up. Ask Uncle Chael covers the difference between a hardcore MMA fan and a casual, the state of WWE with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, and why collegiate wrestling is the single biggest advantage any fighter can have. To support this program, please review it 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.

Chael just got back from Real American Freestyle in Cleveland and it was the best event they've ever put on. Bo Nickel, Jordan Burroughs, Jason Nolf, Gable Steveson, and Merab Dvalishvili all on the same card. And Merab steps on the mat with two-time Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo and loses. Chael explains why that result means more than people think. Then UFC Sacramento: Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez loses to Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues in a war, and Chael makes the case that losing like Fluffy did is its own kind of win, and that he's still one of the best guys in the division who keeps getting passed over for the opportunity. Paddy Pimblett rehydrates to 190 pounds and gets called a weight bully. Chael thinks that's exactly backwards and explains why. Then the big story: Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson all climbed the cage after their UFC 329 wins and the Nevada State Athletic Commission withheld their pay. Daniel Cormier says leave them alone. Chael disagrees, and has the receipts. A broken cameraman's leg and Dan Henderson's torn ACL are exactly where this rule came from. To support this program, please review it 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.

Chael isn't ready to hand Islam Makhachev the GOAT title just yet, and he's got a name nobody's talking about that might have a better argument. Shavkat Rakhmonov is undefeated, has finished almost everybody, and already beat Ian Machado Garry. So what exactly did Islam prove Saturday night? Chael has opinions. Then there's the Ian Garry hug situation.The pre-fight hug, the mid-fight hug, the post-fight hug, and the post-fight lecture Garry gave Michael Morales backstage that nobody asked for. Carlos Prates says he was promised the next title shot and signed an eight-fight deal on that basis. Josh Hokit and Alex Pereira get matched up, on paper anyway, while the heavyweight division tries to figure out if Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane are actually fighting or not. Then, Ask Uncle Chael covers Team Quest, Homer Moore, marriage, bicep curls, GME, and whether the GOAT label means anything at all. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.

Ian Garry lost. Chael doesn't care about the loss. He cares about everything Garry said and did after: the mindset, the Morales exchange, and why wanting Islam Makhachev's approval is the worst thing a fighter can want. Then, who's next at welterweight gets sorted: Morales, Prates, and whether Garry has a real road back. Chael also asks out loud whether Islam is actually the best fighter alive or if we're all just agreeing on that. Chael also gets personal revisiting his 1994 national championship match against Isaac Wood and the one mistake that still bothers him. Plus, Gillian Robertson finally gets the credit she didn't get enough of. And Dean Thomas stepped away from cornering after the Dern fight. Chael thinks the apology was real. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.

It's UFC 330 fight week and Chael's headed to Philly. The Ian Garry size debate gets settled once and for all. Conor McGregor tweets about drinking with Brad Pitt, and Chael's seen this movie before with Ronda Rousey and Vin Diesel. Mark Zuckerberg spars Merab Dvalishvili on a raft in the ocean, and Chael has thoughts on who's coaching him wrong. Joe Rogan's fighter pay argument. Ask Uncle Chael covers marriage, GME call options, Josh Hokit, and why the personality era isn't dead. To support this program, please review it 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.

It's fight week. Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry is right around the corner, and Chael Sonnen has thoughts, a lot of them. Can Garry actually pull this off? Chael breaks down the road map to an upset, why what happens the first time Islam gets him down will tell us everything, and why the question of who's the better striker isn't as settled as people think. Then it's Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson for the women's strawweight title - two fighters who look lovely and fight dirty, and Chael has a personal connection to this one. Plus: somebody sent him a link to a six-on-one fight and he can't unsee it. To support this program, please review it 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.

Justin Gaethje says he's waiting for a big fight, but what does that actually mean? Chael breaks down the lightweight title picture, why Arman Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy changes everything, and who now makes the most sense as Gaethje's next opponent. Then, Chael explains why Alex Pereira still isn't over the controversial ending to his White House fight, why his stock hasn't dropped at all, and what could come next. Plus, why Robert Whittaker may have instantly become a title threat at 205, Chael's take on Ian Garry's ability to become one of MMA's biggest draws, and why being hated can sometimes be the fastest path to stardom. Head to https://www.tryfum.com/WELCOMECHAEL to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! To support this program, please review it 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.

How much longer can the UFC wait on Tom Aspinall? Chael examines the heavyweight division from every angle, explaining why long layoffs change champions, what it means for Tom Aspinall's return, and why contenders like Ciryl Gane, Josh Hokit, Alexander Volkov, Sergei Pavlovich, and Gable Steveson are forcing the UFC to make difficult decisions. Then, Chael shares behind-the-scenes insight into Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, revealing why Islam initially passed on the matchup, what that says about Garry as a challenger, and why the betting odds may not tell the full story. Plus, Chael reacts to Bobby Green's viral sparring session with an undefeated professional boxer, explains why the performance impressed him so much, and even makes a $50,000 challenge to Adrien Broner. And another edition of Ask Uncle Chael, featuring questions on Ben Askren, Warren Buffett, Celebrity Apprentice, Mick Parkin, and more. Head to https://www.tryfum.com/WELCOMECHAEL to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! To support this program, please review it 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.

Did the UFC just reveal more than it intended? Chael explains why Michael Morales was named the backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry , what makes the decision so unusual, and what it could reveal about the UFC's plans.Then, Chael reacts to the latest Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier controversy, why the rivalry refuses to die, and what both legends had to say.Plus, the remarkable comeback story of Daniel Rodriguez . From years away from the Octagon to a five-round main event, Chael explains why Rodriguez's opportunity is one of the most compelling stories in MMA today. And another edition of Ask Uncle Chael , featuring questions on fight forfeitures, rankings, Carlos Condit , Thomas Hearns , and more. Level up your workout. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/CHAEL . That’s F-I-T-B-O-D dot M-E slash CHAEL. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.

Chael breaks down why the lightweight division has suddenly gone quiet, what Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira may already know, why the BMF Championship still matters, and what it all means for Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria, and the next UFC title fight. Then, Chael reacts to Islam Makhachev's assessment of Ian Machado Garry, explains why Garry's movement could create unexpected problems, and whether Islam's game plan tells us more about the champion than the challenger. Plus, how will Conor McGregor be remembered? Chael looks beyond recent headlines to examine the legacy of one of MMA's biggest stars and why history often tells a different story than the moment. Also, Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo meet again on the wrestling mat, and Chael explains why their rivalry continues to challenge everything he thought he knew about elite wrestling. Finally, Chael maps out the light heavyweight division as Carlos Ulberg recovers and contenders position themselves for the next title opportunity. Level up your workout. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/CHAEL . That’s F-I-T-B-O-D dot M-E slash CHAEL. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.

Should Alex Pereira already be ranked at heavyweight? Chael explains why Ciryl Gane, Alexander Volkov, Sergei Pavlovich, and Josh Hokit all belong in the conversation, where Pereira fits into the rankings, and why moving a former champion into a new division isn't as simple as it sounds. Then, Chael makes the case for Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira II with the BMF Championship on the line, breaks down what it means for Justin Gaethje, and asks whether Gaethje is preparing for the final fight of his career. Plus, Dana White says there will never be another Conor McGregor. Chael explains why he agrees, why timing mattered just as much as talent, what made Ronda Rousey and Kimbo Slice cultural phenomena, and what the UFC's next superstar will actually look like. And another edition of Ask Uncle Chael, featuring questions on Colby Covington, Ben Askren, Paddy Pimblett, youth wrestling, and more. To support this program, please review it 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.

Should Kamaru Usman retire? or has he finally found the right division? Chael explains why Kamaru Usman's performance against Dricus du Plessis may have changed the conversation, why a permanent move to middleweight could extend his career, and whether another title run is still within reach. Then, Chael breaks down the middleweight title picture. Does Dricus du Plessis deserve another championship opportunity? Where does Nassourdine Imavov fit? And has the UFC already decided who's next? Plus, Arman Tsarukyan makes a statement in freestyle wrestling. Chael explains why the performance, and more importantly, Arman's mindset after defeat, left him more convinced than ever that Tsarukyan will become a UFC champion. Finally, Chael reacts to Conor McGregor's recovery, why he believes Conor's mindset has changed, and what a rematch with Max Holloway could look like. To support this program, please review it 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.

Kamaru Usman vs. Dricus Du Plessis feels bigger than just another fight. Chael explains why he believes there's far more at stake than fans realize, what the matchup could mean for the middleweight title picture, and why the winner may be one step away from championship gold. Then, Chael reacts to the fallout from Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway. Is Conor really done, or is everyone rushing to the wrong conclusion? Chael breaks down the biggest misconceptions from the fight, why a return to lightweight matters, and whether a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather still makes sense. Plus, Chael makes the case for Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, explains why former champions deserve more respect when moving up in weight, and shares what impressed him most about Gable Steveson's UFC debut and why the heavyweight division should already be paying attention. Level up your workout. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/CHAEL . That’s F-I-T-B-O-D dot M-E slash CHAEL. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.

Is Conor McGregor done? Chael explains why this conversation is different after seeing Conor's return firsthand, what really happened inside the cage, and whether another comeback is realistic. Then, Chael breaks down Paddy Pimblett's biggest night yet. From one of the loudest walkouts in UFC history to the lightweight title picture, has Paddy become the UFC's next breakout superstar? Plus, Gable Steveson impresses in his UFC debut. Chael explains why his striking surprised him, why ranked heavyweights should be calling him out, and why the stoppage in Bobby Green vs. Terrance McKinney was the right call. Level up your workout. Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/CHAEL . That’s F-I-T-B-O-D dot M-E slash CHAEL. Limited Time Offer — Get 20% OFF Zapply T1 Testo Charge with code WELCOME at us.tryzapply.com/WELCOME . Thank you to Zapply for partnering with You're Welcome! To support this program, please review it 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.