Best Chael Sonnen Podcasts (2025)

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Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Reaction, Merab vs. Yan Odds, & Do We Owe Tom Aspinall An Apology? 55:58

2d ago55:58

55:58

Over the Thanksgiving break, we got news that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will kick off the Paramount era by fighting for the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 ... which means Arman Tsarukyan GOT SCREWED! My thoughts on that PLUS a look-ahead to this coming weekend's UFC 323 event, where I talk about a LEAK we saw, as well as the bet…

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Chael Sonnen in studio, Leon Edwards, Claressa Shields, Josh Hokit, Jon Jones reaction, massive weekend recap 4:12:01

23d ago4:12:01

4:12:01

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC Vegas 111, including Gabriel Bonfim’s stoppage of Randy Brown in the main event and Chris ‘Taco’ Padilla’s plea for a performance bonus (07:49), before quickly touching on this weekend’s boxing, including Vergil Ortiz’s big win and action from Misfits (24:27). Leon Edwards joins to preview his UFC 3…

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FRL 1,177 - Chael Sonnen Rants + NCAA Week 2 Recap 1:33:11

23d ago1:33:11

1:33:11

Chael Sonnen joins FloWrestling Radio Live to talk NCAA wrestling, National Duals, and more! Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. (0:00) Chael Sonnen talks NCAA wrestling, MMA, National Duals, Bo Bassett, and more (42:13) Oklahoma State - Stanford (1:00:25) Iowa season opener takeaways (1:10:30) AJ Ferrari's he…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Bill Haney, TNA President Carlos Silva, Abdullah Mason, Chris Bungard in studio, Terence Crawford stripped?! 4:05:18

8h ago4:05:18

4:05:18

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by reacting to Terence Crawford being stripped of the WBC super middleweight title, Mike Tyson’s support for the Ali Revival Act, Oleksandr Usyk’s feelings on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, and more (03:07). TNA President Carlos Silva joins to talk about the promotion’s new broadcast deal with AMC, how the deal came …

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Tom Aspinall first interview since UFC 321, Sean O’Malley, Arnold Allen, On The Nose 3:41:21

1d ago3:41:21

3:41:21

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with On The Nose, answering your questions about the UFC 324 main event, Ronda Rousey’s comeback, how to convert casual fans, and more (05:14). Tom Aspinall returns for his first interview since UFC 321, responding to critics who believe was looking for a way out, discussing what he learned from the experience, his …

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Kayla Harrison, Tony Ferguson, Lerone Murphy, Joshua Van, Lamont Roach in studio, massive weekend recap, more 4:08:34

2d ago4:08:34

4:08:34

Ariel Helwani begins the show by recapping the massive UFC 324 and UFC 325 announcements, including reaction from fighters involved in the fights or fighters passed up for title opportunities (05:25). Joshua Van stops by during UFC 323 fight week to preview his matchup with Alexandre Pantoja, talk about his calmness before the storm and his longer-…

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FRL 1,183 - Iowa State’s Win Over Iowa + Kevin Dresser Joins 1:34:48

2d ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Kevin Dresser joins FloWrestling Radio Live as they discuss the Cy-Hawk dual, Iowa's future, and more! Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. (0:00) Cy-Hawk recap and takeaways (56:24) SDSU upsets Minnesota (57:40) Kevin Dresser joins to talk big win over Iowa (1:17:30) more Cy-Hawk talk (1:23:05) Spencer Lee and…

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UFC 323 Preview + Michael Chandler needs to chill out! 31:25

7m ago31:25

31:25

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…Does size really matter? That’s the question when it comes to the two title fights at UFC 323. And find out what the guys think about Merab Dvalishvili cutting weight and defending his Bantamweight Title for the fourth time in 2025. Then, is it too soon to debate Alexandre Pantoja being the Flyweight GOAT over De…

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Makhachev: Shavkat Doesn't Deserve Title Shot! Plus, Alex Pereira's Rare Miss & Is Jake Paul Brave or Stupid? 59:57

6d ago59:57

59:57

*This episode was recorded before Dana White's announcements of UFC 324 and UFC 325. Happy day after Thanksgiving! On today's episode, I talk about why we haven't gotten a matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, and Makhachev says Shavkat Rakhomonov doesn't deserve a title fight after such a long layoff. Plus, Shavkat called out Ian Macha…

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BREAKING: Dana White announces HUGE UFC 324 and UFC 325 cards on Paramount, plus Ilia Topuria news; Ariel Helwani reacts 23:42

6d ago23:42

23:42

Ariel Helwani give his immediate reaction to Dana White's major announcement during halftime of Chiefs-Cowboys on CBS (01:05). Ariel addresses a statement by UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria about his future (02:38), before running down all the UFC 324 matchups announced by White (04:03) and the new main card start time (06:10). Then, he tackl…

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Vince Russo, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Alfie Davis, Winged C, McGregor x Khabib rivalry renewed, On The Nose, more 4:09:45

7d ago4:09:45

4:09:45

Ariel Helwani kicks off the final show before Thanksgiving by acknowledging the Uncrowned team, before answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Khabib Nurmagomedov’s NFT launch, Conor McGregor and Khabib’s war of words over the NFTs, Ilia Topuria’s inactivity, Ian Machado Garry’s brash personality, and more (33:39). Wrestling leg…

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FRL 1,182 - CY-HAWK WEEK 1:17:44

6d ago1:17:44

1:17:44

FRL 1,182 - The FRL crew previews the upcoming dual between Iowa vs Iowa State and RAF 03. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FloWrestling

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Shavkat Rakhmonov, Arman Tsarukyan returns!, Carlos Prates, Renato Moicano, Devin Haney, Ben Whittaker, more 3:34:10

8d ago3:34:10

3:34:10

Ariel Helwani begins the show by speaking to UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov, who discusses the difficulty of returning from a knee injury that required surgery, going into the Ian Machado Garry bout injured, being cleared to return early next year, being willing to fight again to prove he’s the No. 1 contender, believing he’s the hard…

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Arman Tsarukyan DESERVES a Title Shot ... But Does Ian Garry? Plus, the DUMBEST Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Take Yet! 51:18

9d ago51:18

51:18

There's lots of title talk following this past weekend's UFC Qatar event, and I've got a lot to say on today's episode. First, I explain why Arman Tsarukyan's star-making performance should earn him a shot at Ilia Topuria. After that, Ian Machado Garry got the W, but did he himself secure a title shot? I weigh in. Then, the latest crazy things gett…

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Arman Tsarukyan, Ian Machado Garry, Tyron Woodley, Nakisa Bidarian, UFC Qatar & massive weekend reaction 3:52:37

9d ago3:52:37

3:52:37

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC Qatar, including a debate with The Boys in the Back about whether Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry should be next for the respective champions of their divisions (04:30). Garry then joins the show to break down his win over Belal Muhammad, discussing his takedown defense, the controversial eye-…

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Topuria & Islam's next opponent will be... + Dirty Dom Mysterio joins GGBG 38:16

10d ago38:16

38:16

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael recap a loaded fight night from Qatar this past weekend that saw two contenders rise to the top. First, did Arman Tsarukyan do enough to officially cement himself as Ilia Topuria's next opponent for the lightweight championship? If not Arman, then who... and if not Arman, than what else does Ar…

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FRL 1,181 - Penn State's Depth, OK State's Weekend & NCAA Round Up! 1:21:56

15m ago1:21:56

1:21:56

The FRL crew breaks down all of the action from the weekend in college wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FloWrestling

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UFC Qatar Post-Fight Show: Arman steamrolls Hooker, Garry dominates Belal; full card reaction 1:05:45

11d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to UFC Qatar, kicking things off with Arman Tsarukyan’s second-round submission of Dan Hooker (5:00). Next, the guys debate whether Ian Machado Garry’s decision win over Belal Muhammad in the co-main event is enough to earn him a title shot against pound-for-pound nu…

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UFC Qatar Preview: Did Dan Hooker Deserve the Headbutt?! Plus, Ian Machado Garry's Title Push 40:24

12d ago40:24

40:24

Just before Dan Hooker and Arman Tsaruykan resolve their dispute at UFC Qatar, I tell you who I think is really at fault for the melee that happened yesterday. Plus, I get into Ian Machado Garry's title hopes and what exactly the stakes are in today's fight against Belal Muhammad. And now that I've had a few days to sink my teeth into it, I give yo…

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Arman Tsarukyan headbutts Dan Hooker?! Who's next for Ilia Topuria? Jake-Joshua presser reaction | The Craic 1:12:20

12d ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The Craic returns with its usual trifecta: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back to get you ready for the weekend in combat sports. To kick off the show, the guys break down UFC Qatar’s main event: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker (1:21). They also dig into the co-main event: Ian Machado Garry vs. Belal Muhammad, and discuss the …

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FRL 1,180 - Top Stories After National Duals 1:50:33

12d ago1:50:33

1:50:33

The FRL crew breaks down all of the action from the National Duals Invitational! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FloWrestling

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Kamaru Usman can't be next for Islam Makhachev, can he? Belal Muhammad's wild comments, UFC Qatar preview | The Boys in the Back 2:15:59

13d ago2:15:59

2:15:59

The Boys in the Back kick off the show with news and notes, including a UFC Qatar shakeup (01:22), Ryan Garcia's next fight (02:55), and a wild media day comment by Belal Muhammad (05:18). Then, they breakdown the welterweight title picture and the recent momentum behind Kamaru Usman (13:41), before previewing UFC Qatar top to bottom (23:00). Final…

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Conor & Nigel Benn, Kyle Daukaus and Frank Smith in studio, David Otunga, Fatima Kline, Kamaru Usman doesn't deserve title shot 3:56:31

14d ago3:56:31

3:56:31

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by celebrating the anniversaries of Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua and Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez, two epic fights that took place on the same night in 2011 (02:30). UFC strawweight contender Fatima Kline makes her show debut on the heels of her victory over Angela Hill at UFC 322, breaking down the win, refle…

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Tony Khan FINALLY in studio, Valentina Shevchenko in studio, On The Nose, news & notes 3:47:50

15d ago3:47:50

3:47:50

Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a look at the first faceoff between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker and reaction to Joaquin Buckley’s message to Islam Makhachev (03:19). UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko joins Ariel in-studio to break down her big win against Zhang Weili at UFC 322, reflect on the early days of her career, di…

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UFC 322 Reaction! (Boring) Title Fights, Angry Bo Nickal, & Ilia Topuria Chimes In! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Is HAPPENING! 34:53

16d ago34:53

34:53

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 ma…

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UFC 322 aftermath, Dillon Danis brawl, Jake vs. Joshua official, John Kavanagh & Cesar Gomezlince in studio, Bo Nickal, Benoit Saint-Denis, Ethyn Ewing 4:52:58

16d ago4:52:58

4:52:58

Ariel Helwani begins the show with a recap of UFC 322, including Islam Makhachev’s domination of Jack Della Maddalena, the legacy comparisons between Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who could be next for Makhachev, Dillon Danis’ brawl with the Dagestani fighters, and more (05:33). Benoit Saint-Denis joins fresh off his 16-second knockout of Bene…

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Did Islam surpass Khabib? + GOAT Talk! 41:50

16m ago41:50

41:50

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Islam Makhachev is now part of the exclusive “Double Champ” club after moving up to 170lbs and dominating Jack Della Maddalena for the Welterweight title at UFC 322. But did he surpass his mentor and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of the GOAT’s? Find out if DC is changing his Mt. Rushmore. Plus, the guys are …

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FRL 1,179 - National Dual Instant Reaction Live From Tulsa 59:49

10d ago59:49

59:49

JD & CP go live from the BOK Center to give their takeaways from an insane National Duals Invitational Presented by Paycom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FloWrestling

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UFC 322 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makhachev crushes Jack Della Maddalena, makes history 1:14:45

18d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to UFC 322, starting with Islam Makhachev's dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena, to capture UFC gold in a second weight class (01:24). After weighing in on whether the main and co-main events were "boring" (16:38), the crew discusses incredible knockouts…

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UFC 322 preview, Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm 10-year anniversary, more | The Craic 1:22:31

20d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. After reacting to the UFC 322 weigh-in results (4:14), the lads preview the stacked MSG card top to bottom (8:11). Shifting gears to boxing, the crew break down this weekend’s Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch and question if the hype is lacking (47:0…

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UFC 322 Preview! Plus, Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul & Francis Ngannou DOUBLE CROSSED PFL!!!!! 43:13

20d ago43:13

43:13

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…

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UFC 322: New York Takeover + DC & Chael Get a Grip? 41:06

20d ago41:06

41:06

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…DC & Chael are taking over the Big Apple ahead of UFC 322! Islam Makhachev has vacated his Lightweight title in hopes of getting the belt currently held by Welterweight Champ Jack Della Maddalena. But is the risk worth the reward? Does he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov with a win? ESPN tested Islam’s recorded grip…

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