UFC 322 Reaction! (Boring) Title Fights, Angry Bo Nickal, & Ilia Topuria Chimes In! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Is HAPPENING!
I'm (finally) back from New York City after UFC 322, and am here to give you my burning thoughts on some of the most boring title fights we've ever seen. I've got some strong words for Jack Della Maddalena, and Ilia Topuria has some strong words of his own for Islam Makhachev! I'll you what the lightweight champ said. After that, Bo Nickal was a man possessed on Saturday night. Plus, it appears Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is happening, and some more thoughts on the ongoing feud between Joe Rogan and Ronda Rousey.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:UFC 322 title fight (00:00)Bo Nickal's performance (06:25)Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev (13:39)Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is happening (18:56)Rogan and Rousey trade barbs (26:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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UFC 322 Preview! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul & Francis Ngannou DOUBLE CROSSED PFL!!!!!
From New York City on the eve of arguably the biggest UFC card of the year, I'm here to give you the best breakdowns in all of combat sports. But first, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set to box each other next month. I react to that news, but what the heck happened to Francis Ngannou in all this? After that, Jon Anik revealed the real reason Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall didn't happen, and my thoughts on why Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira HAS to happen ... but not necessarily at The White House. And to close out the show, I give you my official prediction for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul (00:00)Alex Pereira and Jon Jones MUST happen (09:00)Anik: This is why Jones avoided Tom Aspinall (19:20)Official prediction: Shevchenko vs. Weili (28:52)Official prediction: JDM vs. Makhachev (34:55)Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Previewing JDM vs. Islam Makhachev & Valentina Shevchenko's Back (I Think.) Plus, How Long Can Alex Pereira Ignore Khamzat Chimaev?
From New York City days before another massive Madison Square Garden pay-per-view, I begin today's show discussing the inevitability that is Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Then, some comparisons between Islam Makhachev and Georges St-Pierre, plus I'll tell you what Michael Chandler said about UFC 322's main event between Jack Della Maddalenda and Makhachev. Oh, and I just learned Valentina Shevchenko is fighting on Saturday. And to close out the show, I give you the latest updates on Jon Jones and fight fixing in the UFC.CHAPTERS:Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev (00:00)Valentina Shevchenko's lack of promotion (08:05)Early thoughts on JDM vs. Islam (16:12)Chandler weighs in on JDM vs. Islam (25:52)Jon Jones + fight fixing latest (34:28)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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UFC Fighters Reveal Offers to Fix Fights! Plus, Jon Jones' Coaching Potential & Will Francis Ngannou vs. Jake Paul Happen?
Just before headed off to New York for an interview with Islam Makhachev, I tell you about all the fighters who have come out this week to reveal they've also been offered to take a dive in exchange for a bribe. Then, with Tank Davis out of a boxing match with Jake Paul, rumors of Paul taking on Francis Ngannou are swirling. Will it happen? Plus, Jon Jones may have his star pupil in Gable Steveson, more on Ronda Rousey's vendetta against MMA, and early thoughts on next weekend's title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Fighters say they've been offered to take a dive (00:00)Francis Ngannou vs. Jake Paul in boxing? (10:22)An Ngannou story (18:48)Jon Jones' coaching prowess (27:34)Revisionist history for Ronda Rousey (35:40)Islam Makhachev favored to beat JDM (41:57) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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UFC Fight Fixing Scandal Reaction! Would YOU Fix a Fight For $50K? Plus, Ronda Rousey Angry at UFC Fans!
We've got a SCANDAL upon us! On today's episode, I react to the UFC fight fixing controversy that played out over the weekend, which leads me to ask you ... would you fix a fight for $50,000? After that, I tell you about Ronda Rousey GOING OFF on Joe Rogan and the MMA fan base. Plus, why Tom Aspinall does NOT owe Ciryl Gane an immediate rematch, Henry Cejudo ranks himself above Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT debate, and more on Gable Steveson's UFC prospects.CHAPTERS:UFC fight fixing controversy (00:00)Would you fix a fight for $50K? (10:30)Ronda Rousey sounds off (22:30)Aspinall vs. Gane 2 not immediate? (30:27)Gable Steveson's MMA prospects (38:28)Henry Cejudo's place in GOAT conversation (47:34)To support this program, please leave me a review 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 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.