logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
1h 8m

No More Suga' Sean O'Malley or Conor McG...

CHAEL SONNEN
About this episode

After a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode:

  • Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53)
  • The booking of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira as the co-main event at UFC 295, and why this fight seems fishy to me (8:17)
  • Israel Adesanya breaking his silence to say that he wants a "fun" fight next. What could that possibly mean? (17:27)
  • Why last weekend's drama was the best thing to ever happen to Valentina Shevchenko (30:20)

Plus, I talk about some top UFC heavyweights (39:28) before diving into tomorrow night's UFC main event between fan favorites Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot (58:32).


Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors - 

DeleteMe - get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by going to joindeleteme.com/chael & use code: CHAEL 

VESSI - visit Vessi.com/chael & use code: CHAEL for 15% off 



Our Sponsors:
* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com
* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
Alex Pereira DOMINATES at UFC 320! Jon Jones Next? Plus, the Greatest Performance of the Night!
Alex Pereira dominated Magomed Ankalaev in just 82 seconds, and I'll give you my full UFC 320 reaction to start today's show. Then, I asked Dana White before the fight about Pereira moving up to heavyweight, and I’ll tell you what he said. Plus, with Pereira now calling for a Whi ... Show More
39m 57s
Oct 3
UFC 320 Preview: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 Gets PERSONAL! And Can Cory Sandhagen Dethrone Merab?
As things heat up between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320, I make the case for why Pereira should move to heavyweight no matter how this fight plays out. Then, more fallout from Wanderlei Silva’s post-fight attack.Plus, Cory Sandhagen’s coach says he can beat M ... Show More
42m 48s
Sep 30
Alex Pereira Accuses Magomed Ankalaev of Hiding From Him! Plus, McGregor’s 100 "Golden Visas"
Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick R ... Show More
52m 57s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
Dustin Poirier, Alexandre Pantoja, Dan & Veronica Hardy in studio, Paul Hughes in studio, UFC 301 recap
Ariel Helwani discusses around (3:27) UFC 301, the close main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Shogun Rua to the UFC Hall of Fame, Canelo Alvarez’s win, and more. The panel around (19:08) discusses the Tom Brady roast, the Knicks game, Francis Ngannou’s son’s death, the UFC 301 main ev ... Show More
4h 18m
Sep 2023
UFC 293 reaction, Chael Sonnen, Ian Machado Garry, Chris Curtis, Casey O’Neill, and more
Ariel Helwani around (7:57) reflects on a memorable UFC 293 main event, whether it’s one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, if champion Sean Strickland is good for the UFC, what’s next for the middleweight champion, and more. The team around (25:34) discusses the magnitude of ... Show More
4h 7m
Jun 2024
JORGE MASVIDAL: Usman Fights, Kimbo Slice Backyard Brawls || Pound 4 Pound Kamaru Usman Henry Cejudo
Jorge Masvidal!!!Kamaru and Jorge reunite outside the octagon to chop it up on the P4P pod. The guys reflect on growing up as childhood immigrants, and the light at the end of that tunnel for Masvidal: scrapping. A lot happens on the journey from flunking ESL courses to becoming ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 2021
Becky Lynch in studio, Jorge Masvidal and Malki Kawa, Michael Chiesa, Joanne Wood, Arnold Allen, and more
Joanne Wood (5:11) discusses her upcoming fight at UFC Vegas 43 on Saturday, her recent marriage, Lauren Murphy’s performance in Valentina Shevchenko’s last title fight, and more. Michael Chiesa (33:29) discusses his last UFC outing against Vicente Luque, his upcoming fight again ... Show More
4h 14m
Jun 2024
Conor McGregor update, Arman Tsarukyan, Curtis Blaydes, Michael Chiesa, David Feldman breaks news with RIZIN prez Nobuyuki Sakakibara, Savannah Marshall, OTN
Ariel Helwani around (6:04) gives an update on the status of Conor McGregor and the UFC 303 main event. Michael Chiesa around (30:31) discusses the drama surrounding UFC 303, McGregor vs. Chandler, his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson, his previous scheduled fight against Fer ... Show More
4h 11m
Jun 2024
Robert Whittaker, Payton Talbott, Eddie Hearn, Devin Haney, UFC 303 preview, IFW draft, OTN
In the latest On the Nose around (7:43), Ariel Helwani discusses the biggest non-UFC fight in MMA, UFC Denver, if Israel Adesanya is worthy of a title shot, the death of Roman Reigns’ father, Chael Sonnen’s comments about Conor McGregor, retired fighters, Arman Tsarukyan’s suspen ... Show More
3h 47m
Nov 2021
Dustin Poirier, Alex Volkanovski, Michael Chandler, Miesha Tate, Jordan Burroughs, Khaos Williams, And More
Miesha Tate (17:26) discusses her upcoming main event against Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 43, her recent battle with COVID-19, her new “engine,” defends her Aspen Ladd comments, and more. Khaos Williams (40:19) looks back at his impressive knockout at UFC Vegas 42, his difficult p ... Show More
4h 4m
Jun 2024
Conor McGregor presser cancellation, UFC 302 recap, Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Randy Brown, Ailin Perez
Ariel Helwani around (1:39) wraps up UFC 302 and the memorable main event. He then discusses the cancellation of the McGregor vs. Chandler press conference and the UFC 303 fight card. He then discusses the top pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. He also discusses the judging. Edd ... Show More
4h 9m
May 2023
UFC 288 Reaction, Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley, Demetrious Johnson, Dominick Cruz, Matt Frevola, Yan Xiaonan, and more
Ariel Helwani around (11:49) discusses the scoring for the UFC 288 main event, the face-off between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling, what’s next for Henry Cejudo, the biggest winners at UFC 288, Bad Bunny’s performance at Backlash, and more. Sean O’Malley around (35:56) discu ... Show More
3h 33m
Aug 2023
Charles Oliveira, KSI, Cory Sandhagen, Chris Avila, Dan Hardy, Luciana Andrade, Paul vs. Diaz reaction
Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by naming his winners and losers from the Paul vs. Diaz event, discussing whether a rematch between them will take place in MMA, what Diaz's next move is in combat sports, Paul's next fight, whether Jake Paul will ever fight Logan Paul, Diaz's UFC ... Show More
4h 9m