After watching another stellar UFC event in Kansas City this past weekend, Chael is here to discuss the following on today's episode: Max Holloway's impressive win over up-and-comer Arnold Allen and what the UFC should do with the beloved former champion (00:42) Conflicting reports surrounding Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and Jones' consequent tweets threatening his retirement from MMA (9:11) Who Chael thinks Alex Pereira should face in his first light heavyweight fight (28:40) The postponement of...
Apr 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 259
On today's episode, Chael discusses: Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz and why this doesn't do any favors for Francis Ngannou (00:43) Alex Pereira's prospects in the light heavyweight division following yesterday's announcement (10:56) Gilbert Burns walking back his statement about Jorge Masvidal cheating in their UFC 287 fight (28:24) Apparently Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off!?! (36:36) A massive featherweight fight tomorrow night between former champ Max Holloway and the up-and-coming Arnold Allen (4...
Apr 14, 2023•52 min•Ep. 258
With some more time to digest the happenings of UFC 287, Chael is here today to discuss the following: Chael's unexpected pick for who Israel Adesanya should face in his next middleweight title defense (11:06) The state of the light heavyweight division and if Alex Pereira would be a good fit for it (16:10) Favorite moments from Jorge Masvidal's career (25:04) Gilbert Burns' post-fight plea to Dana White and whether Chael thinks Burns will ultimately get the title shot he wants (31:48) What youn...
Apr 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 257
In this special UFC 287 reaction show, Chael first discusses Israel Adesanya's stunning knockout defeat of longtime foe Alex Pereira (00:30). Then, he lays out the case for a trilogy fight between Adesanya and Pereira (8:10) before telling you why he believes Jorge Masvidal's fight days are definitely not over yet (14:55). Plus, much more! 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: ...
Apr 09, 2023•27 min•Ep. 256
UFC 287 is here! Ahead of another massive fight between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and former champ Israel Adesanya, Chael talks about the following on today's episode: Chael's headline-grabbing comments this week about Francis Ngannou's next move (00:43) The massive stakes no one is talking about in Saturday's fight between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (10:42) Masvidal's skirmish with Kevin Holland this week and how it actually benefits Khamzat Chimaev (20:12) Chael's official predi...
Apr 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 255
After a weekend full of story lines in combat sports, Chael is here to discuss: Endeavor's acquisition of WWE and what this means for how WWE and UFC will work together moving forward (00:56) Jose Aldo's critical remarks of Francis Ngannou and the way he departed the UFC (14:05) The latest updates in the looming battle between the UFC and USADA concerning Conor McGregor's comeback (23:30) If Nate Diaz is playing hard-to-get with the Paul brothers (37:58) The many angles to Saturday's UFC 287 mai...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 254
After another dramatic week in MMA news, Chael discusses the following on today's episode: Sean O'Malley's refusal to serve as the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo in May (00:37) Glover Teixeira's statement that his training partner Alex Pereira could one day fight at heavyweight (8:08) Justin Gaethje's role in the Islam Makhachev IV conspiracy (30:05) Why Chael believes Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington is the fight that we all need to see next (39:27) Valentina Shevchenko's...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 253
On today's episode, Chael gets into: Rumors swirling around a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev (7:44) Why Jorge Masvidal is at a disadvantage in his UFC 287 co-main event clash with Gilbert Burns (18:30) Is there any interest in seeing a rematch between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon? (24:52) The UFC 280 conspiracy around Islam Makhachev's alleged use of an IV and why Chael believes there's some truth to it (34:09) Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael...
Mar 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 252
On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael discusses: Leon Edward saying he won't fight Colby Covington and whether Chael thinks that's the right thing to do (00:45) Belal Muhammad's place in the welterweight title conversation (20:16) Some of Conor McGregor's recent tweets, which keep grabbing headlines (36:40) UFC San Antonio this weekend, as well as Khamzat Chimaev's interview with Ariel Helwani this week (57:05) Plus, Chael tells you why he thinks Joe Rogan is on drugs based on something he said...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 251
After a wild UFC 286 in London, Uncle Chael is here to break it all down. On today's episode, he discusses: Why Colby Covington deserves the next welterweight title shot against Leon Edwards (00:50) Justin Gaethje delivering for the audience (again) and why we need to give him more credit for his performances (9:50) An interesting suggestion for Gaethje's next move (27:02) Why Chael believes we're on the verge of getting some news about Francis Ngannou's next fight (34:38) The trajectory of Kama...
Mar 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 250
With UFC 286 finally upon us, Chael talks about the following on today's episode: Chael's personal experiences with Kamaru Usman and why he feels Usman is built differently than most fighters (00:50) The role that exhaustion played in the last fight between Usman and Edwards and whether either guy fears the other (10:05) One British MMA star who is conspicuously missing from the UFC 286 card (22:07) Official predictions for: Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena (29:04), Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fi...
Mar 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 249
It's officially UFC 286 fight week! On today's episode, Chael discusses: Merab Dvalishvili's dominant victory over Petr Yan this past weekend and how it's only making the bantamweight division more complicated than it already is (00:48) Why Chael believes Daniel Cormier needs to stop trying to make up with Jon Jones (12:12) Jones setting the record straight on why he never got the chance to fight Francis Ngannou (22:10) Plus, Chael's pal Muhammad Lawal joins to break down every matchup on the UF...
Mar 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 248
On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses: How Jon Jones returned in more ways than one last week (00:55) Opening odds in a title fight between Jones and heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic (10:30) Khabib Nurmagomedov's gracious offer to Ciryl Gane (25:22) Why Francis Ngannou doesn't have it all figured out like he thinks he does (34:27) Whether former flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko deserves an immediate title rematch against Alexa Grasso (48:30) Plus, Chael takes a look at a massive UFC b...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 247
On the heels of UFC 285, Chael discusses the following on today's show: How Jon Jones won in more ways than one on Saturday night (00:30) What a matchup between Jones and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic could look like (7:54) A UFC 285 cameo by Nick and Nate Diaz and how it relates to the future of Francis Ngannou (30:03) A welterweight fight that Chael MUST see (36:57) Claims that Bo Nickal cheated in his UFC debut and whether they hold any merit (45:15) Special thanks to this epis...
Mar 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 246
On today's special Sunday show, Chael reacts to a dazzling night of fights at UFC 285! He discusses: Jon Jones making Ciryl Gane look silly en route to Jones winning the UFC heavyweight title Alexa Grasso's shocking upset of Valentina Shevchenko Shavkat Rakhmonov's impressive performance against Geoff Neal and which fight makes the most sense next for Shavkat (8:28) What Bo Nickal proved in his UFC debut and where the young phenom should go from here (17:10) For more #UFC285 reaction, come back ...
Mar 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 245
The big moment is FINALLY here! Jon Jones is fighting for the first time in three years and on today's show, Chael is here to break down UFC 285 and all of its story lines, discussing: Jon Jones' weight gain and how it will affect his performance tomorrow night against Ciryl Gane (00:44) Gane's path to victory (11:44) Why Chael has "had it" with Francis Ngannou (31:05) The significance of Sergei Pavlovich serving as the backup fighter for the heavyweight title fight (37:55) Bo Nickal's long-awai...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 244
It's fight week! On today's episode*, Chael discusses: The UFC 285 main event and how the heavyweight division could look after Saturday night (00:35) Conor McGregor defending himself against claims that he's brought in some of his own guys for 'The Ultimate Fighter' (9:05) If Chael thinks we'll get a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski (17:32) Some clarity on Khamzat Chimaev (24:25) How much do we actually know about Shavkat Rakhmonov heading into his UFC 285 bout with Geo...
Feb 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 243
Ahead of an action-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses: Islam Makhachev's mother calling for the lightweight champion to step away from MMA (00:42) Why Chael thinks Conor McGregor shouldn't be posting videos of himself drunk at the TUF house (7:52) Who has more pressure on his shoulders: McGregor or Jon Jones? (15:16) Chael's inside scoop about a fight that's been offered to Khamzat Chimaev (31:06) Chael's official prediction for Sunday's boxing fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fur...
Feb 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 242
On today's episode, Chael talks about: Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones squashing their longstanding beef (00:43) An apparent Twitter agreement between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder (11:20) Why Chael isn't convinced Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 will actually happen next month in London (19:12) Alex Volkanovski's big mistake in the aftermath of his UFC 284 fight with Islam Makhachev (28:38) And more! Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify...
Feb 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 241
On today's episode, Chael discusses: Why the UFC rankings committee deserves props for keeping Alexander Volkanovski as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter (00:37) Where we currently stand on making a rematch between Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev (13:24) A breakdown of the UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane (22:33) What's the WHY in the rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya in April (29:17) Bo Nickal's nod to the greatness of Robert Whittaker (39:00) And more! Special...
Feb 17, 2023•55 min•Ep. 240
After having some time to digest what transpired at UFC 284, Chael is here to discuss the following: The ongoing pound-for-pound rankings debate and whether Alexander Volkanovski deserves to retain the No. 1 spot (00:49) If Volkanovski should get another crack at Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title (8:48) Why Chael believes Makhachev should fully embrace being a heel (15:23) Dan Hooker's Twitter tirade about Makhachev and whether Hooker's claims of cheating hold any water (22:56) Israel Ad...
Feb 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 239
Just seconds after the end of UFC 284, Chael gives you his instant thoughts on a solid night of fights in Australia. On today's special episode, Chael tells you why he thinks there's a serious case to be made for Alexander Volkanovski winning the fight (00:35). And what's next for Islam Makhachev (9:56)? Plus, Yair Rodriguez leaves Chael feeling vindicated (17:25). Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com * Check out Shopify and use my cod...
Feb 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 238
Now that we're just one day away from one of the biggest fights in recent memory, Chael has a lot to get off his chest. On today's episode, Chael discusses: If we should believe Dana White when he says UFC 284 will break PPV records (00:52) Why Michael Chandler deserves more credit for how he navigates his career (10:27) Where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this? (28:56) Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Robert Whittaker and why Chael believes Chimaev needs to choose a persona and stick to it (39:00)...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 237
Back in his lavish home studio, Chael is here to bring you the best analysis in all of MMA. On today's episode, he discusses: Conor McGregor's "ultimate" training camp which will prepare him for a welterweight bout with Michael Chandler later this year (00:54) If Sean O'Malley will one day regret signing his new lucrative eight-fight deal with the UFC (10:13) What's really at stake (if anything) in a fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury (19:55) Why Chael believes Fedor Emelianenko is the...
Feb 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 236
On today's episode, Chael tells you why he's upset that everyone is counting out Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev. Then, the legendary Muhammad Lawal (King Mo) joins Chael in the car to talk about Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, the heavyweight division, Khamzat Chimaev, and King Mo's memories of fighting Jiri Prochazka. Fitbod: Fitbod.me/CHAEL for 25% off Rhone: R hone.com/CHAEL for 20 % off Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.c...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min•Ep. 235
In this Wednesday edition of the program, Chael discusses: A phone call Chael received from Jake Paul regarding Paul's upcoming fight with Tommy Fury (00:42) Conor McGregor's honorable handling of a near-death situation last week (9:04) Ahead of UFC 284, is it fair to say that Alexander Volkanovski is the most underrated fighter of all time? (15:19) The announcements of Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 4 (27:07) and Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal (34:56) And more! Fitbod: Fitbod.me/CHAEL for 2...
Feb 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 234
On today's episode, Chael discusses: Fuzziness in the light heavyweight division and whether UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira should move up a division to fight Jamahal Hill (10:18) Luke Rockhold's release from the UFC and where he might land now that Rockhold wants to return to fighting (19:36) Chael's issues with Rockhold and Francis Ngannou, and how the two former champions relate to U.S. President Joe Biden (25:42) Coach John Kavanagh's guarantee that Conor McGregor will return in 2023...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 233
With much to discuss in the aftermath of UFC 283 and the lead-up to UFC 284, Chael talks about the following on today's episode: Jamahal Hill's inspiring road to becoming UFC light heavyweight champion (00:43) Chael's unlikely pick for who Hill should fight in his first title defense (9:18) Some mysterious details surrounding Jiri Prochazka's shoulder injury that Chael can't wrap his mind around (17:58) The lightweight title picture and how Charles Oliveira can get himself back into it (27:09) T...
Jan 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 232
Seconds after the end of UFC 283, Chael takes to his YouTube channel to offer instant reaction to a great night of fights. In this special episode, Chael talks about Glover Teixeira's unique career coming to an end, if Alex Pereira will move up to light heavyweight to avenge the loss of his mentor, the Brazilian fans, what's next for Gilbert Burns, Chael's favorite fighter, and much more, including questions from fans! Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: htt...
Jan 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 231
In one of the best episodes of the program to date, Chael discusses: His reaction to Ariel Helwani's Tuesday interview with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (00:44) Another mishandled situation by Chael's old friend, Jon Jones (23:08) The booking of Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili ... in March! (33:32) Why Chael isn't buying that Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will actually happen (38:50) Glover Teixeira's unlikely journey to tomorrow's title fight with Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 (1:03:54) ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 230
