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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.

Recent Episodes
  • The Merab Vs. Suga' Show Rematch! Plus, Alexander Volkanovski's Uncertain Future and Ask Uncle Chael!
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:10:25
  • Ilia Topuria Says the UFC Promised Him a Title Fight?! But I Want to See Oliveira vs. Topuria First!
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:03:43
  • Alex Pereira Says I Have “No Chama”!? Plus, My Interview With Charles Oliveira!
    Mar 28, 2025 – 01:18:14
  • Tom Aspinall Tells Jon Jones: “Fight Me or Retire!” Plus, Conor McGregor for President of Ireland?
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:33:46
  • Jon Jones Is "Just Another Bum in the Shower?!" Plus, UFC London Preview and Will We Get Gaethje vs. Poirier 3?
    Mar 21, 2025 – 00:59:46
  • Should Justin Gaethje Fight Islam Makhachev Next? Plus, Paddy Pimblett's Chances at UFC 314
    Mar 18, 2025 – 00:28:02
  • UFC 313 Reaction: What Went Wrong For Alex Pereira? Plus, Tom Aspinall Confirms Fight With Jon Jones Is On!
    Mar 11, 2025 – 00:52:13
  • Why Alexander Volkanovski Thinks Alex Pereira Will KNOCK OUT Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313!
    Mar 7, 2025 – 00:53:11
  • Alex Pereira 22 Pounds Overweight!? Plus, Justin Gaethje an Underdog Against Rafael Fiziev
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:59:39
  • Rafael Fiziev Steps in Vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 313! Plus, Francis Ngannou “Wasn’t That Confident” Against Tyson Fury
    Feb 28, 2025 – 00:41:56
  • UFC Seattle Reaction! Plus, Charles Oliveira Won’t Fight Ilia Topuria?
    Feb 25, 2025 – 00:42:51
  • Ilia Topuria Vacates Featherweight Title! Is Islam Makhachev Next? Plus, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Set For UFC 314
    Feb 21, 2025 – 00:43:41
  • Gilbert Burns Leaked My Phone Number!
    Feb 18, 2025 – 00:49:17
  • Stipe Miocic: Francis Ngannou Would Beat Jon Jones! Plus, Nate Diaz Back to the UFC?
    Feb 14, 2025 – 00:42:43
  • Should Dricus du Plessis Have Called Out Someone Else After UFC 312? Plus, My Dominick Cruz Story!
    Feb 11, 2025 – 00:32:49
  • UFC 312 Preview! Plus, Israel Adesanya Should Retire and Kevin Lee's Leaked Training Footage
    Feb 7, 2025 – 00:54:53
  • UFC Saudi Arabia Reaction! Plus, Did Khabib Nurmagomedov Give Conor McGregor PTSD and Ruin His Life?
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:47:32
  • Alex Pereira to Corner Sean Strickland, Israel Adesanya’s Legacy, and I'm Calling B.S.!
    Jan 31, 2025 – 00:57:27
  • Old Cocaine Conor! And Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski Leaked?
    Jan 28, 2025 – 00:47:31
  • Daniel Cormier Disagrees With Dana White! Plus, a Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway Rematch?
    Jan 24, 2025 – 00:29:08
  • UFC 311 Reaction: Why I Thought Umar Won, Makhachev's Not-So-Easy Win, & a Brawl in the Stands!
    Jan 21, 2025 – 00:37:49
  • UFC 311 Official Predictions! Plus, Justin Gaethje Will Fight Dan Hooker at UFC 313
    Jan 17, 2025 – 00:57:09
  • Khabib vs. The Airline, UFC 311 Preview, and Alex Pereira Will NOT Fight Alexander Volkov!
    Jan 14, 2025 – 00:54:58
  • The World’s DUMBEST Idea Was Just a Promotional Tool! Plus, Alex Pereira Could Knock Out Jon Jones
    Jan 10, 2025 – 00:59:52
  • Jon Jones WILL Be Done Fighting in 2025! Plus, Umar Nurmagomedov’s Broken Arm
    Jan 7, 2025 – 00:40:55
  • I Believe the Man From India Believes You Are This Stupid! Plus, The Surprising Odds of Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
    Jan 3, 2025 – 00:55:17
  • Will Jon Jones Be Champion at the End of 2025? Plus, Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul Is NOT HAPPENING!
    Dec 31, 2024 – 00:51:45
  • Usyk vs. Fury 2 REACTION, Alex Pereira Teases a Fight, and a Broken P*nis?!
    Dec 24, 2024 – 00:50:57
  • Is Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall the Biggest Fight in UFC History? Plus, a Chicken Sh*t Move!
    Dec 20, 2024 – 00:33:26
  • Colby Covington's Plans for Beating Joaquin Buckley, Conor McGregor's Trash Talk with Belal Muhammad, and a Brendan Schaub Story
    Dec 13, 2024 – 00:47:24
  • UFC 310 Reaction! Demetrious Johnson Declines Callout, Ciryl Gane's Controversial Win, and Leon Edwards vs. Ian Garry?
    Dec 10, 2024 – 00:46:40
  • UFC 310 Official Predictions!
    Dec 6, 2024 – 00:48:51
  • UFC 310 Preview and the Road to Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou Starts Now
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:47:33
  • Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is the Biggest Fight in UFC Heavyweight History! Plus, the Battle of the Undefeateds
    Nov 29, 2024 – 00:58:17
  • The Bantamweight Title Picture, Defending Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and Tom Aspinall vs. Francis Ngannou?
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:09:52
  • Jon Jones or Islam Makhachev for No. 1 P4P? Plus, UFC 310 Shakeup and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Reaction!
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:44:57
  • UFC 309 Reaction! Plus, Jon Jones Wants More Money and I'm Mad at Bo Nickal
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:42:58
  • Jon Jones DUCKED Me! Plus, Bo Nickal's Big Claim and Jones vs. Miocic Preview
    Nov 12, 2024 – 01:01:04
  • Jon Jones' Perfect Record, Poirier vs. Holloway 3 Rumors, and My New Favorite Fighter
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:59:29
  • Stipe Miocic Won’t Make It Out of the First Round With Jon Jones. Plus, Which UFC Fighter Should Be President?
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:05:06
  • Belal Muhammad Out, Alex Pereira In! Plus, Will Khamzat Chimaev Or Sean Strickland Get DDP?
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:00:45
  • Is Ilia Topuria the Fighter of the Year? Plus, Why UFC 308 Created More Problems Than It Solved
    Oct 29, 2024 – 00:38:27
  • What's Next For Francis Ngannou? Plus, Ilia Topuria Strikes Again
    Oct 22, 2024 – 00:56:58
  • Alex Pereira's INSANE Weight Cuts, Conor McGregor's Legacy, and Is UFC Protecting Paddy Pimblett?
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:51:35
  • My Three Problems with Conor McGregor vs. Dan Hooker. Plus, Dustin Poirier Teases Fight Announcement!
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:45:16
  • Ilia Topuria Issues a Challenge, Jake Paul's $40M Pay Day, and Dana White Won't Meet With Conor McGregor?!
    Oct 11, 2024 – 01:11:27
  • We've Never Seen Anything Like Alex Pereira. Plus, Kayla Harrison DIDN'T WIN! | UFC 307 Reaction
    Oct 8, 2024 – 00:46:35
  • UFC 307 Preview: Khalil Rountree's Path to Beating Alex Pereira. Plus, the Women's Bantamweight Tournament
    Oct 4, 2024 – 00:57:44
  • Renato Moicano Will Face Justin Gaethje Next. Plus, What If Jon Jones Doesn't Fight Stipe Miocic?
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:40:03
  • Stipe Miocic May Not Show Up to Fight Jon Jones. Plus, Why Vince McMahon Reminds Me of Conor McGregor
    Sep 27, 2024 – 01:05:12
Recent Reviews
  • Bonolothis
    Make podcasts over an hour again
    Used to love this podcast, still like it, but now Chael and other podcasters are trying to make a podcast 30min instead of 3hours. Go back to longer than an hour and I’d give it 5 stars.
  • Lucha4life
    Uncle Chael!
    I love the episode where you take calls after Gilbert Burns Leaked your phone number! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You need to have a Gilbert Burns segment, to take calls from fans. It’s must watch tv!
  • MatthewCraft2023
    Uncle Chael
    I’ve just started getting into ufc and listening to this podcast has helped me expand my knowledge of fighters deeper than the classic “do bronx” or Johny bones. Love the podcast!
  • Mitch Pruden
    Thoughtful, and well articulated
    Uncle Chael always brings wit, humor, and insights from behind the industry curtain. I love hearing his nuanced perspective on today’s hot topics and breaking story’s in world of MMA. (Also I live in Southern Oregon and will help you with your bid for the governors seat)
  • Fresh Desh
    Uncle Chael!
    Chael P is one of my favorite voices in all of fight sports. Even if he didn’t have the bonafides, his knowledge of all fight sports interspersed with his personal anecdotes make for a must-listen!
  • Big Daddy617
    UNDISPUTED!!!
    UNCLE CHAEL! You sir are a rose in a field of daisies! The absolute best to do it. Much love my guy!
  • Truck2213
    Entertaining!!
    Chael always delivers an interesting and often unexpected perspective
  • Tuavale
    Chael’s show is excellent
    Chael gives great info, peels back the curtain on some things most won’t know & gives solid nuggets on how the game is played inside & outside the Octagon. Always a must listen.
  • Buffcode1
    Ol’ Chael P.
    Ankalov and Jamal Hill should fight for LHW belt. If Periera beats Aspinale.
  • BigJuiceDaSip
    Undefeated
    Absolutely the best
  • Joe503B
    across the mighty willamette in OC
    Uncle Chael, Your prospective on fighting pushes against every narrative mainstream mma media can muster. I love it! PS bring back the old theme songs please -The outlaw Joe B. Wales
  • Legendary007.1
    When Uncle Chael speaks, You listen
    We’re not even related but I have loyalty and respect for the man like he’s really my sensei. He’s a legend on the microphone, the GOAT in the octagon, a guru, a wizard and a prophet. As a matter of fact I’m sure he wrote the art of war, never understood why it says Sun Tzu instead of Chael Sonnen. Anyway I hope to meet you soon uncle and I’m probably going to name my first kid Chael.
  • Isaac.Schaffer
    The biggest arm?
    Hey Chael, I’m a fellow Oregon grown fella who grew up wrestling, you’re a legend to the sport but I’ve got a bone to pick with you, you claim to have the biggest arms in west linn. The only time you have the biggest arms is when I pack my bags and leave town for the weekend.
  • B-radsooner
    The Best to do it
    My wife says I have a man crush on Chael. I don’t but when the true American gangster speaks… I listen. Love the podcast 10/10
  • milton1971
    Connor 24/7
    Uncle Chael can’t stop loving on Connor Mcgregor. Every podcast will keep you updated on a “fighter” who hasn’t won a fight 5-6 yrs, and hasn’t been relevant for at least 3 years. I hope Connor is sending chael some royalties for carrying Mcgregor when he can’t beat anyone in the UFC 155 top 15.
  • UnUzuaL
    Super informative and Legend Podcast🔥
    Chael P!!! Ive been tuning in for the past couple weeks and dont plan on stopping. This is an amazing podcast, you’re a legend fighter, and blessings up brother keep doing your thing, shoutout from Afton, Virginia.
  • Jairo is da bomb
    Awesome
    Very informative and entertaining…also his name is Belal not Beh hawk tuah lal. Why do you say it like that?!
  • The fighting accountant
    Here’s a Tip!! What We Love Uncle Chael!
    Do you remember how David Letterman used to interview his mom and talk so finally about her? We fans love the way you talk so fondly about your mother. It shows your soft side. I suggest one day you do an interview with your mom because we can tell what an awesome son you are! And your mom sounds great great by the way. Thanks for all the entertainment Chael.
  • bigboyy7448
    Chael and MMA at its peak
    Uncle Chael is quite simply the best. Easiest 5 stars ever! I’ve listened every week for years being entertained by a real gangster. Hey Chael, how awesome would it be if Merab walked to the Cage on fight night wearing the jacket he stole from Sugar?
  • Anthony NorCal
    5 Stars & 2 questions
    The original smack talking king!!! Chael where and how is Joel?? Are you still doing the smack off on Rome’s show?? Always 5 stars and never miss a show!!! Anthony Nor Cal
  • BretHogan
    It’s just one of those things.
    I’d love to give Chael a 5-star review, but I can only give it 3. It’s just one of those things!
  • pjbnikenikejordan
    Uncle Chael Knows All!
    You want the CORRECT perspective on things you don’t even think about when it comes to MMA? You come to Uncle Chael. He’s an insider and a fan just like us. The best in the business.
  • Jamersdad
    Uncle Chael
    He’s the only man with an iron chin, balls of steel, and a heart of gold. Undefeated undisputed champion of the world. Not to mention the smartest guy in the room.
  • The Earl King
    Honestly the most realistic view of Combat Sports in the industry.
    If you’re looking for the truth about combat sports look no further. Chael gives you his honest opinions and facts about the business of combat sports. And he lets you know how to distinguish between the two.
  • petescousin12
    Chael is the man!
    Great show. Big fan of yours chael for years. Would love to show you a real Philly cheesesteak. Not sure you have ever had a real one.
  • thisappistrashaf
    Names
    I love you uncle Chael, but you pronouncing the following names makes me wanna play in traffic- Sergei Pavlich (it’s Pav-lo-vich) Islam Mockelchev (it’s Mach-a-chev) Arman Sakerian (it’s Tsa-ru-ki-an) Like I said- All love. I just need you to try to pronounce these names correctly or I’m gonna go mad. Lmaoooooo
  • E3 don
    The best show ever
    Chael the show just keeps getting better. I loved the breakdown of the Anderson by round. Don’t be like GSP and not take credit. You never lost a round. Ever
  • Goretron152
    How dare those Brazilians
    How dare they not cheer for Chael when they announced him at the Silva boxing match. Didn’t they know they were feet from greatness? Weren’t there spines shivering with fear?
  • dannypit11
    Best unc in the game
    I got 99 problems but this podcast ain’t one
  • badjiujitsu
    Perfect
    I love Uncle Chael’s podcast almost as much as I love parking my dual rear-wheel crew-cab pickup truck in a Compact Cars Only space in the Short Term Parking Lot at the airport. If you want to absorb some podcast perfection, and possibly be more like your Uncle Chael, then put down the wheatgrass smoothie, take a shower, order a big T-bone steak, and tune in. You’re Welcome… Or is it your welcome? No, no… You’rer welcome! Perfect. - badjiujitsu P.S. Thanks for the shoutout and for the props, Uncle Chael! It means a lot that you saw this and appreciated the reference. 💪🏽
  • sawyer largent
    Thank you unc
    Uncle chael is the best in the bizz! This podcast brings me so much enjoyment during my long hours at work running equipment! Anytime chael speaks on a topic he knows how to entertain us ! As a fan and a fighter I love this show ! Thanks Uncle chael Sawyer
  • Jefferson Nichols
    Understands Business
    One of the few guys I look to for what’s happening next. Chael understands the business better than anyone. He’s able to put information together to come up with logical next conclusions. He also does his research on topics before speaking his mind. The biggest trick he pulls is coming off like a regular Joe while providing extremely cerebral high brow content.
  • shouldnthavereviewed
    SONNEN 2024
    Chael is one of the few people I can think of that can hide his bias and present a fact based argument for almost any scenario. Plus if you listen to his he can win you some serious money like he did me with his prediction of Anthony smith over Vitor Petrino! Chael is king and seems like the kind of guy you could grab a beer with and enjoy whatever topics are at hand. I personally think he as a brand could be bigger than any partnership with the UFC would allow considering he is second only to Rogan in the organization as far as likable people. Chael you need to start a network and do a regular pod as well, I need more King Sonnen content!
  • Frank PCSMMA
    The Podcast from West Linn
    I literally started listening to podcasts nearly a decade ago because I heard Chael started one. I haven’t missed an episode yet! Twitter: @PCSMMA
  • DoormanD02
    5 star
    The answer to your question is Anderson didn’t want to do 5 rounds. Thank you American gangster for such a consistently entertaining podcast.
  • If I Bled it would be Blue
    Brings it every time, he is the best MMA pod
    As always, Uncle Chael delivers! Always brings the energy, and gives the inside view with the backstory. The Original American Gangster provides the overhead view of what’s happening…. like no other. He doesn’t pull punches, and this episode cuts right to the heart of the story of Conner, Kayla, Max, and others….then finishes with a KO of DDP, Max style, one second left. Mic drop. Even better was meeting him after 300. Chael stayed very late, hours after the event, to give his fans some love. Keep it up, I’ll be listening as always, from PA
  • DZthompsen
    Favorite fighter to favorite podcast host.
    “Tito always says that I’m using my mouth to get my opportunities…” (You know the rest 😂) And Tito was correct! Now he’s using his mouth to host easily, without question, the best mma podcast that ever was and ever will be. Uncle Chael, you helped turn me into the MMA fan I am today. From my favorite fighter to my favorite podcast host. To the new Hall of Famer, I thank you. - Dez
  • Drew' s Clues
    Uncle Chael FTW
    You called out the ranking committee for being nerds and not “having a sack”. I almost drove off the road. Bad Guy energy is real!
  • falconboomer
    Contender Series
    Really? UFC 300 coming up at weeks end and you talk about a Jon Jones drug test and WWE…come on man, that’s not interesting at all especially this week. Surely with a total of 77 main eventers, UFC champions and former champions packed into this card you’d think there was some relevant material pertaining to this weekends huge card. Your choice of topics was disappointing to say the least. Mike L.
  • hisbkfbofjeo
    5/5
    Oh my gosh.this show is pretty good.-Nathan.
  • 275792
    Choose Your Words Wisely
    Dear Chael, I’ve been listening to you for so long, I feel like I know you. Being that, I feel like I know you, I feel like I can talk to you like a friend. I have always loved listening to your show, as it is both informative and entertaining– –EXCEPT today, when I listen to your Friday, April 5 show, as well as another show several months back. The one from several months ago was so horrifying, I stopped listening for a while. That was the one where you told a dreadful story about a family being tied to their chairs, in their own home, and then being murdered. Friday, you used an odious expression twice – – different verb, same meaning – – “beating the dog” and “whipping the dog.” I know you didn’t mean it literally. And I, like I’m sure most others, knew what you meant. But it is not an image I want to think about and I’m sure I’m not alone. With so much abuse in this world – – especially animal abuse – – why exacerbate it by using horrific expressions?
  • Flyry king
    Thank you!
    Chael brings the best angles for all things combat news! His personal anecdotes are bar none. I’m thankful for my life everyday but extra thankful on Tuesdays and Fridays. Thank you Mr. Chael!
  • BayardoGarcia
    Simply the BEST!!!!!
    You have the best MMA postcard, that’s a fact! Never miss an episode!
  • NickEasy
    Bi-weekly wisdom from Bad Guy Inc
    Fools count strikes! Chael has disabused us of our founding myth, that hard work is enough for success. As it turns out, hard work gets you to the starting line, narrative takes you to the gold. Fantastic show about what fuels combat sports and every other human endeavor.
  • EricRBallard
    New Listener
    I nearly discovered this show by accident, because of some random UFC related FB page. These days, I check Apple Podcast every other day to see if a new episode has dropped. Wildly entertaining and insightful. I’ve been an MMA fan since I began training in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) and Muay Thai when I was enlisted many years ago. My son is 9 and trains Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Shotokan Karate. Listening to this podcast, he and I both feel closer to the sport we love as a result. Thank you, Uncle Chael!
  • fattonymb
    My only source
    Uncle chael is my only source for mma news ! Also. Can I please get that slow cooker recipe for the fish stew? It sounds fantastic
  • no bad grades
    Wsp
    What’s up Chael! it’s your totally awesome nephew u wanna shout me out?? P.s u didn’t tap
  • Bigedyben
    Uncle Chael, King of West Linn and all of the Linns
    Every time Uncle Chael misses a show, I weep uncontrollably. Stop slacking off and not making Tuesday posts. This is the best podcast in the world; your win streak is unmatched, in fighting and in podcasting. 86 stars. Can’t wait for the next one.
  • darrenpage1
    UFC300
    Unc Leon v Masvidal!!!! Has it all right?????
  • scot mcc
    Chael is the best, and will always be the best
    The Bad Guy is the people's champ of everything mma....just fantastic stuff
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