What's happening, guys? Uncle Chael is back and as usual, we've got lots to get into today: The mystery surrounding the UFC 300 main event (00:00) The Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje BMF title fight slated for UFC 300 (09:35) Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title prospects in 2024 (17:43) Why I'm excited that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are going at each other again (28:19) Why UFC commentator Jon Anik is considering retirement (36:30) *All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening! If you en...
Jan 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 337
I'm back! And we have lots to discuss on today's episode*. Here's what's coming up: Why I think the judges got it right in the UFC 297 main event (00:00) BIG UFC 300 news coming, and why I think it could involve Conor McGregor (13:40) Dricus du Plessis's incredible journey to becoming champion (24:55) How Sean Strickland could convince the UFC to give him an immediate title rematch (35:53) Some thoughts on what fighters should and should not say (46:06) To support the program, please leave me a ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 336
Happy UFC 297 fight week! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Coach Javier Mendez's response to what I said last week about Khabib Nurmagomedov's possible appearance at UFC 300 (00:00) Magomed Ankalaev's offer to Alex Pereira (10:20) My reaction to the BORING press conference between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou (20:42) What the future with Dricus Du Plessis as champion would look like (28:09) WHY is Conor McGregor (allegedly) fighting Michael Chandler? (40:55) Joe Rogan's take on...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 335
What a week it's been! Lots to get to on today's show*. Here's what's coming up: Why I'm confident Dana White will put on a massive headliner at UFC 300 (00:00) Whether Dustin Poirier made a mistake accepting a fight with Benoit Saint Denis (12:57) Why I have little interest in a boxing fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (20:46) Why I love Ian Garry's callout of Colby Covington (31:56) An online back-and-forth between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones and what I make of it all (42:29) Arnold Al...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 334
What a weekend in fight announcements! Coming up on today's episode*, I discuss the following: Why I respect Dustin Poirier for agreeing to fight surging lightweight Benoit Saint Denis (00:00) Why I don't believe Charles Oliveira will actually fight Arman Tsarukyan -- shocker, right? (09:00) I'm not sure why Francis Ngannou is boxing Anthony Joshua (15:05) Ngannou's uncertain MMA future (28:55) Dricus Du Plessis is happy to see Sean Strickland cry (37:47) My West Linn road rage story! (44:57) To...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 333
I'm all fired up on today's show everybody. Here's what to expect*: Why you shouldn't believe Conor McGregor's announcement video (00:00) Whether Michael Chandler deserves applause for being the most patient man in MMA (09:20) Why the UFC MUST convince Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight (15:34) A page that Ian Garry is borrowing out of Jeffrey Epstein's book. Yes, you read that right (22:51) Jorge Masvidal's "unretirement" and the interesting position he finds himself in now (29:24) Arie...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 332
Happy New Year! Here's what I'm talking about in the first episode of 2024: Why I loved how Conor McGregor announced his fight with Michael Chandler (00:00) Whether I'd rather see Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland against Israel Adesanya next (09:49) The stunning revelation that USADA has tested Paulo Costa more than Jon Jones (16:25) Why it's obvious Khamzat Chimaev is operating on a different plan than you think he is (27:21) Kevin Holland's troll job of Ian Garry (37:18) Thanks for all you...
Jan 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 331
I'm back from the holidays! I know you missed me, but I promise I'll make it up to you today by getting into the following juicy topics on today's show: Is Conor McGregor the victim that he says he is? (00:00) Sean O'Malley's statement that the UFC loses money when McGregor fights (01:52) Why I don't understand Bo Nickal's UFC 300 matchup (21:07) A potential mind-blowing heavyweight matchup for UFC 300 (30:57) Whether Sean Strickland is underrated or Dricus Du Plessis is overrated (37:31) Israel...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 330
I'm off next Tuesday, so to make up for it I've got a loaded show for you all today! Here's what's coming up: What really happened between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296 (00:00) What I think Covington will do next (17:15) Shavkat Rakhmonov is 18-0 and no one cares. Why? (26:00) The hilarious back-and-forth between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad (37:27) Why Ian Garry got sick at the PERFECT time (48:51) The awe-striking ascent of both Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis (57:15) Wh...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 329
Back from Las Vegas after covering UFC 296 for ESPN, I discuss the following on today's show: Why it's possible Belal Muhammad will get skipped over again (00:00) Why Paddy Pimblett impressed me in his win over Tony Ferguson (11:30) My thoughts on the incident between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis (20:12) Why Ian Garry got very lucky this weekend (31:39) Islam Makhachev's hopes of fighting for a welterweight belt (40:49) We are thankful for this episode’s sponsor: NordVPN - get a 30 day ...
Dec 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 328
A Thursday episode? That's right folks; consider it an early Christmas present from Uncle Chael. Here's what's coming up in this UFC 296 preview episode: Ian Garry's social media video addressing the haters (00:00)** Why Saturday night could be Colby Covington's final UFC fight (09:25) Would Joe Rogan have beaten Wesley Snipes? (15:07) My breakdown of Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell (24:41) Official prediction: Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Wonderboy Thompson (31:48) Official prediction: Vicente Luque vs...
Dec 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 327
UFC 296 week is upon us! Here's what's coming up on today's show: Why Leon Edwards turned on Ian Garry (00:00) Garry fears for his safety now ... but why? (10:02) Belal Muhammad says he's the backup fighter for the UFC 296 main event (14:53) Who gets the next welterweight title shot after this weekend?(23:03) Islam Makhachev is suddenly calling his shots (31:52) A recent scheme that shows why Floyd Mayweather is so brilliant (39:54) Big thanks to this episode's sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook -...
Dec 12, 2023•57 min•Ep. 326
Lots to catch up on today boys and girls! Here's what to expect on this episode: How Mike Perry became the face of BKFC (00:00) Why I'm dying for Jorge Masvidal to respond to Perry's callout (12:35) My thoughts on the stoppage in last weekend's Bobby Green fight (19:34) Whether Conor McGregor actually wants to fight Michael Chandler (30:56) Apparently, Khamzat Chimaev broke his hand during his UFC 294 fight with Kamaru Usman. What do we make of it? (40:44) Comparing the UFC journeys of Dricus Du...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 325
We've got a lot of top-notch MMA before the year ends and on today's episode, I cover some things we can expect to unfold in the coming weeks: Why I feel sorry for Ian Garry ahead of UFC 296 (00:00) Colby Covington's solid preparation for Leon Edwards (10:46) Islam Makhachev's determination to fight at 170 lbs. (19:55) The behind-the-scenes of the making of big fights in combat sports (28:35) To support this show, please submit a review on my Apple Podcasts page or a rating on my Spotify feed. O...
Dec 05, 2023•43 min•Ep. 324
Another busy week here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today’s episode I get into the following: How I think Ian Garry should respond to his recent controversy (01:15) The mystery of which gym Ian Garry actually belongs to (13:40) The ramifications for the winner and the loser of Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson (25:14) How Tony Ferguson training with David Goggins actually elevates his fight against Paddy Pimblett (35:50) The myth of PPV buys and how no one truly understands it (43:27) Beneil Dariush says ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 323
Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Here's what's coming up on today's show: What the new-look PFL must do to seriously compete with the UFC (00:00) Sean Strickland's random online attack of Ian Garry (19:06) Potential opponents for Paulo Costa, who says he'll return on Jan. 20 (26:40) Tom Aspinall's belief that he's the right man to face Jon Jones next (33:12) If you would like to support the show, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or my Spotify page! Our Sponsors: * Chec...
Nov 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 322
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I get into the following: What did the PFL actually purchase with their acquisition of Bellator? (01:18) Whether now is the right time for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou rematch (13:45) ESPN ranking Tom Aspinall above Jon Jones in the UFC heavyweight division (24:25) Who should replace Dan Hooker after he pulled out of in his fight against Bobby Green (36:20) Some advice for Max Holloway in his eventual move to the UFC lightweight division (46:23)...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 321
Happy holidays, everybody! LOTS to get to on today's show: The confusing deal between PFL, Bellator, and what it means for the future of MMA (00:00) Why it's obvious The Rock and Joe Rogan don't like each other (21:53) How much does Tom Aspinall's interim title even mean? Is it legit? (30:48) Why I support Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break (38:02) Khamzat Chimaev's STUPID idea to call out Alex Pereira and how it could come back to bite him (49:25) Apparently Conor McGregor is a pothead?...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 320
So much to get into today! Here's what to expect on today's show: Why The Rock's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast made me uncomfortable (00:00) How Jon Jones could make the Tom Aspinall fight happen (11:56) Why Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the perfect time (23:58) We need more answers in the mysterious light heavyweight division (36:02) Why Leon Edwards needs to shut up and fight (49:40) Paddy Pimblett's rude comments about his Tony Ferguson fight (01:01:34) My Twitter battle with a lawyer a...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 319
Back from New York City after covering UFC 295 for ESPN, I get into the following on today's podcast: Alex Pereira's incredible UFC run and why I think he's the 2023 FOTY (00:00) Why I have zero interest in Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya ever again (13:26) How Tom Aspinall just made the heavyweight division very interesting (23:36) How Aspinall shut down Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane on the same night (33:22) Why I hate that Tony Ferguson is training with fitness guru David Goggins ahead of UFC 2...
Nov 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 318
On today’s episode I discuss: My heated argument with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (00:00) My response to Jorge Masvidal's mean comments (17:06) What happened to Israel Adesanya? (33:43) Who I think will headline UFC 300 (44:32) The fight week vibes in New York City, as seen from my hotel (54:59) Plus, I give my official predictions for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall (01:04:28) and Jiří Procházka vs. Alex Pereira (01:14:02). Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous Sleep Pack - visi...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 317
Another busy day here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today's show, I get into the following: Dana White's announcements for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299 and why I disagree with one of the title fights (00:00) My UFC Sao Paulo reaction and why Jailton Almeida impressed me (13:44) Why this Saturday's UFC 295 is such a pivotal event (27:23) Whether we'll ever get Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (39:40) Apparently Francis Ngannou wants to box in December? (49:05) Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous S...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 316
What an eventful week for ol' Uncle Chael! On today's episode, I tell you why Dana White isn't evil and the reason why PPV buys for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou underperformed. Plus, I talk about prospects for Jon Jones vs. Ngannou, UFC 295, and Leon Edwards banning Ian Machado Garry from his gym in England. TOPICS: Intro (00:00) Why Fury vs. Ngannou didn't sell well (00:57) Whether Dana White will ever book Ngannou and Jones (23:07) Why White will double down on preventing UFC fighters from b...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 315
On today's episode I discuss: Intro (00:00) Why boxing might be fake (00:32) Roy Jones Jr. on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (18:08) What's next for Francis Ngannou (36:08) Tom Aspinall being the favorite over Sergei Pavlovich (46:56) 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://redc...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 314
On today’s episode, I discuss: Intro (00:00) Jon Jones pulling out of UFC 295 (00:55) What to do with the UFC heavyweight division (14:58) The fallout of the Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight (33:42) Khamzat Chimaev and the middleweights who refuse to fight him (46:02) Who Islam Makhachev’s next opponent should be (58:51) Why Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is the biggest mismatch in combat sports history (1:09:36) My take on Francis Ngannou’s tough luck story (1:20:12) Big thanks to our s...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 313
On today's episode, I discuss: Intro (00:00) Why Johnny Walker beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294 (01:00) Kamaru Usman's very impressive performance against Khamzat Chimaev (15:04) Why Usman deserves a rematch with Chimaev (28:12) Islam Makhachev's plea to fight Colby Covington at 170 lbs. (36:31) Why I have zero interest in Charles Oliveira getting another title shot (45:30) Big thanks to our sponsors - NordVPN - get a 30 day risk-free trial at https://nordvpn.com/chaelsonnen Vessi - go to vessi....
Oct 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 312
In this UFC 294 preview show, I get into the Kamaru Usman video, some animosity between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, and you'll also hear from Mike Perry, Kamaru Usman, and Khamzat Chimaev! TOPICS: Intro (00:00) My impromptu interview with Mike Perry (00:55) Jiri Prochazka's criticism of UFC 295 opponent Alex Pereira (08:46) Why Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is a big mismatch (14:24) Did Kamaru Usman actually hear something pop? (23:38) My ESPN interview with Usman and Khamzat...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 311
Between Misfits Boxing, another UFC Apex event, and the crazy UFC 294 shuffle, it's been a wild few days in combat sports! Here's what I discuss on today's show: Intro (00:00) Is Jake Paul vs. KSI the fight to make? (01:00) The most compelling part of Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 (09:08) How Kamaru Usman landed a short-notice fight with Khamzat Chimaev (21:24) Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break from MMA (42:14) And more! Big thanks to our faithful sponsor: DraftKi...
Oct 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 310
Apologies for the delay! On today's episode, I get into the following (0:00): Why I'm not surprised Charles Oliveira pulled out of the UFC 294 main event (00:29) How Islam Makhachev just beat ... Ilia Topuria? (5:52) Why I love the booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (12:30) My problem with USADA's scathing statement about the UFC (20:37) Why Conor McGregor is the winner in the USADA drama (29:58) Big thanks to this episode’s sponsor - Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com &...
Oct 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 309
Back from a weekend trip to San Diego for Bellator 300, I discuss the following on today's episode: Why Bobby Green and Dan Hooker should fight for the next BMF title (00:48) Conor McGregor has allegedly submitted his USADA paperwork, but what does that actually mean? (9:25) An unexpected backup fighter selection for next week's UFC 294 main event between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira (19:45) Dillon Danis has showed up to England! But I've hardly seen any training footage, which gives me ...
Oct 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 308
