On today's episode, Chael talks about: Kattar vs. Emmett reaction (00:40) The cursed Donald Cerrone - Joe Lauzon fight (6:24) If Israel Adesanya is looking past Jared Cannonier for their upcoming UFC 276 title bout (22:58) Sean O'Malley's career roadmap (30:49) The latest with Jake Paul and Nate Diaz (36:58) And more. Presented by: Factor 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: h...
Jun 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 169
On today's episode of the podcast, Chael discusses: If Jiri Prochazka can defend the light heavyweight belt multiple times, and whether it's good or bad for the UFC if he does (00:42) Ali Abdelaziz's comments about Kamaru Usman having the potential to win the light heavyweight belt in the future (10:16) Charles Oliveira's desire to fight Conor McGregor (29:53) Tomorrow night's UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett (40:22) And more. Presented by: Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Go to www.magbrea...
Jun 17, 2022•50 min•Ep. 168
In an episode full of major MMA headlines, Chael discusses the following: Why the next few days are critical for Glover Teixeira (00:43) Rumors that the winner of Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 276 will get a middleweight title shot (10:39) The official booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards for August at UFC 278 (19:32) Reports that Conor McGregor will return from injury in 2023 (27:12) Comments from Dana White about Amanda Nunes' drop-off in motivation (34:48) The only person Ronda ...
Jun 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 167
On this special Sunday UFC 275 reaction show, Chael discusses: Jiri Prochazka's unexpected submission victory over Glover Teixeira in the waning seconds of the fight (00:41) Who should get the next light heavyweight title shot? (6:37) Why the judges didn't score in favor of Taila Santos against Valentina Shevchenko (10:17) Joanna Jedrzejczyk's retirement and her lasting impact on the sport of MMA (23:19) Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopif...
Jun 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 166
On today's show, Chael talks about: A July heavyweight fight that's flying under the radar (00:50) Whether damage inflicted or control time is more important in scoring (13:20) Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 and why it deserves more hype (24:05) If Taila Santos stands a chance against flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (30:05) Glover Teixeira's chances of pulling the upset against favorite Jiri Prochazka (39:05) Presented by: DraftKings If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, ...
Jun 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 165
Chael returns from the weekend to discuss some of the biggest news in MMA, like: Bo Nickal's IKON FC win and what it means for the wrestling phenom's future (00:48) The newly announced August main event between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz (12:03) Mike Tyson's advice to Conor McGregor about how the Irishman should handle his career when he returns from injury (20:10) The formula for beating Valentina Shevchenko (32:41) Saturday's UFC 275 light heavyweight title fight between Glover Teixeira and...
Jun 08, 2022•52 min•Ep. 164
On today's jam-packed episode, Chael discusses: The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard case that captivated the nation (:43) Jorge Masvidal's path forward (11:20) If Paddy Pimblett is taking the Jordan Leavitt fight seriously (22:30) Why Dustin Poirier is upset about Michael Chandler "forgetting" him (28:50) Henry Cejudo's comments about the keys to beating Jon Jones (43:21) Tomorrow night's UFC main event between Jairzinho Rzsentruik and Alexander Volkov (49:24) And more. If you enjoyed today's episod...
Jun 03, 2022•56 min•Ep. 163
On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael begins by discussing this week's Twitter feud between Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal, and if it means we could see them locked in the cage together in the near future. Then, Chael talks about Deiveson Figueiredo's anger over the interim flyweight championship (8:58), Francis Ngannou's silence, and an outrageous (but true?) statement from jiu-jitsu legend Rickson Gracie (32:04). Plus...could Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the greatest of all-time, actually b...
Jun 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 162
Will ANYONE speak up and ask to fight Charles Oliveira? And will anyone call out Dominick Cruz at bantamweight? Chael airs his frustrations. Plus, some discussion around Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold (30:35) and as Kamaru Usman struggles with a hand injury, Chael wonders if Khamzat Chimaev should get a crack at an interim title belt (25:05). Presented by: Hawthorne and Factor Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * Check out Shopify and...
May 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 161
On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by reacting to last Saturday's controversial fight between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Then, Chael talks about Valentina Shevchenko's comments this week about possibly moving up to bantamweight later in 2022 (8:00), if Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is the next boxing fight to make, when the 42-year-old Glover Teixeira might call it quits, and how Leon Edwards should respond to Khamzat Chimaev's callout (29:30). Plus, a great story from ol' Uncle Chael...
May 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 160
There's lots of momentum right now around Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title...will it happen? Chael discusses. Plus, Chael gives some love to Tony Ferguson (8:41) and also explains why Amanda Nunes really left American Top Team following her loss to Julianna Pena. And of course, an official prediction for tomorrow night's bantamweight main event between Holly Holm and Ketlan Vieira (33:29). Presented by: Sunday Lawn Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my...
May 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 159
On today's jam-packed episode, Chael begins by recapping Saturday's main event between Jan Blachowicz and Alexsandar Rakic. Then, Chael talks about the chances of Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov getting in the Octagon together (14:18), who Dustin Poirier could face in his next fight (24:20), and the latest on Jon Jones' heavyweight experiment. Plus, Chael wonders how some MMA fighters are able to get past USADA (38:26). Presented by: Sunday Lawn Care Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify an...
May 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 158
Khabib Nurmagomedov tweeted to Dana White that the UFC MUST book Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title fight. Is he right? Chael discusses. Then, Chael explains why Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, despite popular opinion, need to duke it out for a third time (19:15). And Chael also wonders if Alexander Volkanovski's legacy is on the line against Max Holloway in July (29:02). Plus, an official prediction for tomorrow night's UFC main event. Our Sponsors: * Ch...
May 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 157
Chael begins today's episode by discussing the state of the lightweight title picture and Charles Oliveira's peculiar place in it. Then, Chael shares some wisdom on weight-cutting (11:00) before putting a positive spin on Tony Ferguson's loss to Michael Chandler. And, with several fighters calling out Conor McGregor at UFC 274, Chael speculates on the future of the former double champion (18:20). Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * ...
May 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 156
In this special Sunday edition of the show, Chael reacts to last night's UFC 274. He begins by discussing Charles Oliveira's dominance over Justin Gaethje, where Oliveira goes from here, and the exorbitant amount of money Oliveira likely cost himself by missing weight on Friday. Then, Chael reacts to Carla Esparza's win over Rose Namajunas in one of the strangest title fights ever (11:57), as well as Michael Chandler's crazy knockout of Tony Ferguson (18:57). Chael also ends the show by breaking...
May 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 155
Chael begins today's show by discussing Justin Gaethje's disappearance from the sport after his UFC 254 loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Chael wonders if that layoff will ultimately help Gaethje steal the lightweight title tomorrow night. Then, Chael talks about what's really on the line between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson (10:49). And of course, official predictions! Presented by: DraftKings* Special thanks: Marshall Inu * If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counsel...
May 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 154
Chael begins today's episode by reacting to Marlon "Chito" Vera's gutsy win over Rob Font in Saturday's UFC main event. Then, he talks about Jake Paul's bet with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, a mysterious photo that's circulating online about the UFC 276 lineup (27:58), if Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2 is the most under-the-radar title fight of 2022, the matchup between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 (40:25), and more. Presented by: DraftKings* Special thanks: Marshall Inu If...
May 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 153
On today's episode, Chael begins with Bob Arum's interesting explanation as to why Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou would be a massive fight. Then, Chael gets into the most recent talk surrounding a heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic (10:26), if Conor McGregor needs a "tune-up" fight when he returns (36:52), the ONE condition Georges St-Pierre would fight under (23:30), and more. Presented by: Marshall Inu, Hawthorne, and Sunday Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code c...
Apr 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 152
Chael begins the show by discussing another win for Tyson Fury and the surreal moment that followed when UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou joined him in the ring afterwards. Then, Chael talks about a tweet from Dustin Poirier about his next opponent (16:11), if Justin Gaethje is angry headed into next week's lightweight title fight (27:46), and if Aljamain Sterling is the most disrespected champion in UFC history. Presented by: Marshall Inu, Sunday, & Hawthorne Our Sponsors: * Check o...
Apr 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 151
In a very newsy edition of the podcast, Chael begins by discussing Robert Whittaker's decision to pull out of his UFC 275 co-main event against Marvin Vettori, and which brave middleweight could step in to replace him. Then, Chael talks about a viral video featuring Khamzat Chimaev, Darren Till, and Joaquin Buckley (8:21), a conversation he had with Michael Bisping about Jake Paul (18:07), Jorge Masvidal's commitment to improving his wrestling (25:56), the right weight class for Nick Diaz in his...
Apr 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 150
On today's episode, Chael dives deep into the welterweight division by discussing Belal Muhammad's win over Vicente Luque and his consequent callouts of Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev. Then, Chael talks about when Chimaev could eventually cross paths with Kamaru Usman (9:54), if Jake Paul and Michael Bisping could actually find themselves together in the boxing ring in the near future (27:48), and his latest thoughts on a heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic (36:58). Present...
Apr 20, 2022•48 min•Ep. 149
Chael begins today's episode by clapping back against those who are criticizing Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 273 performance against Gilbert Burns. Then, Chael talks about the likelihood of Colby Covington agreeing to fight Chimaev (13:43), if Alexander Volkanovski should take a fight with Henry Cejudo (35:13), if Conor McGregor should move up to welterweight when he returns from his injury (42:03), and more. Presented by: DraftKings * Special thanks: Factor * If you or someone you know has a gambling ...
Apr 15, 2022•51 min•Ep. 148
To begin today's show, Chael offers his immediate reactions to UFC 273 from Saturday night. He discusses what Khamzat Chimaev's slugfest win over Gilbert Burns tells us about the young phenom, how Aljamain Sterling turned in one of the best performances in bantamweight history (9:28), and how Alexander Volkanovski overcame an impressive mental hurdle against The Korean Zombie (18:02). Then, Chael talks about Volkanovski's path to stardom, as well as how Kamaru Usman might be feeling about Chimae...
Apr 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 147
Chael gets you set for UFC 273 by dishing out his official predictions for Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev (23:27), Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan (34:44), and Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie (45:03). But before that, Chael discusses what Chimaev's future will look like after tomorrow night, as well as Logan Paul saying he'd like to fight Paddy Pimblett in MMA. Presented by: DraftKings* Special thanks: Sunday Lawn Care * If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis cou...
Apr 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 146
Chael begins today's episode by recapping this weekend's Wrestlemania and all the former UFC stars that played a part in making it a massive event. Then, Chael talks about Jon Jones' two years of work into turning himself into a heavyweight machine, early thoughts on Saturday's UFC 273 (30:00), and the burgeoning bromance between Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till, and whether this is a good or bad thing for the mystery surrounding Chimaev (40:16). Presented by: DraftKings* Special thanks: Sunday L...
Apr 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 145
Chael begins today's episode with some thoughts on Kai Kara-France's emergence at flyweight and his readiness for a title shot against Deiveson Figueiredo. Then, Chael discusses a theory about Valentina Shevchenko, how Aljamain Sterling is selling next week's title rematch with Petr Yan (28:42), and the possible retirement of MMA legend Fabricio Werdum. Presented by: Coinbase Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * Check out Shopify and...
Apr 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 144
Curtis Blaydes gets a crucial heavyweight win, but where should he go from here? Chael discusses that PLUS the latest round of Jon Jones tweets (11:07) and some exciting middleweight fights the UFC recently booked. And to close out the show, Chael talks about the recipe for beating Kamaru Usman and if there's a fighter on the UFC roster who can execute it well enough to dethrone the pound-for-pound king (34:53). Presented by: Coinbase Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a...
Mar 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 143
Chael begins today's show by discussing comparisons between Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett and whether the comparisons are even worth making. Then, Chael talks about Tom Aspinall's rise, tomorrow's highly-anticipated ONE X event from ONE Championship (22:35), and also tomorrow's UFC heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus (42:07). 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 ...
Mar 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 142
Chael begins today's show by reacting to a thrilling UFC London card and all of the story lines to emerge from one of the best Fight Nights in recent memory. Chael discusses Tom Aspinall's emergence as a serious contender at heavyweight, Dan Hooker's shaky featherweight performance, Paul Craig's callout of Anthony Smith, and whether Paddy Pimblett vs. Ilia Topuria is a good fight to make next (16:57). Plus, Chael talks about Conor McGregor's latest social media callout (24:47). Our Sponsors: * C...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 141
Chael begins today's episode by giving the latest on the dust-up between Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria and where it could go from here. Then, Chael tells you why he's changed his tune on a potential boxing fight between Conor McGregor and Jake Paul (8:07) and also why Kamaru Usman shouldn't chase a Canelo Alvarez fight. Plus, more thoughts on Dan Hooker's return to featherweight tomorrow (40:42) and if there's truth to the claim that the UFC is only giving Pimblett easy fights (33:50). Present...
Mar 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 140
