On this episode of Beyond the Fight, Chael Sonnen discusses the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor. Chael predicted that Khabib would remain Champion but makes a point that Conor McGregor could make changes to his game and potentially win a rematch.Read More →
After putting on a spectacular performance while defeating Conor Mcgregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov jumped the fence and attacked McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis. Not long after Conor was ambushed by several of Khabib’s cornermen/training partners. Chael Sonnen gives his thoughts on this mayhem on this episode of Beyond the Fight.Read More →
Jon Jones was cleared early from a failed USADA drug test, just in time to headline UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden – and for some reason turned the fight down. Chael Sonnen explores this decision and other challenges facing MMA promotersRead More →
Chael Sonnen breaks down Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. As a fight analyst, he brings his unique perspective on the intangibles that play into this epic battle. In Chael’s mind, it’s not as simple as most analysts make it out to be.Read More →
Rafael dos Anjos has consistently faced the cream of the crop in the UFC and his fight with rising star Kamaru Usman is no exception. Chael Sonnen wonders if he may of upset someone at the UFC. Read More →
Let’s not forget Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis.Read More →
On his You’re Welcome podcast, Chael Sonnen questions the logic of 5 round mixed martial arts fights. If the Super Bowl is the same length of regular season game, why are the main event and title fights in MMA fights longer? The chance of injury increases and longer fights change the training required to compete making it harder to book last minute fights.Read More →
On Oct 13th Chael Sonnen is scheduled to Fight Fedor Emelianenko in the semi-finals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix. But Chael is very clear – if Fedor doesn’t show, he will fight whoever steps in as a replacement. No questions asked.Read More →
The UFC 230 main event between Valentina Shevchenko vs. Sijara Eubanks has been announced. Is Chael Sonnen correct…do the fans not know what they want?Read More →
Bellator middleweight Champ Gegard Mousasi put on an impressive performance at Bellator 206 defeating former UFC star and Bellator Welterweight Champion, Rory McDonald by TKO in the second round. Chael Sonnen talks about Mousasi and his impressive technique on his You’re Welcome podcast.Read More →
The UFC 230 main event has been a mystery with Chael Sonnen predicting see Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson as the headliner. Many fans including Joe Rogan were surprised to hear Valentina Shevchenko vs. Sijara Eubanks would headline the card. Chael weighs in on this turn of events on his You’re Welcome podcast.Read More →
With less than a week away from the biggest fight in UFC history, Conor Mcgregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov, Chael Sonnen gives MMA fans something to think about.Read More →
The UFC is still without a main event for UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Chael Sonnen enjoys the speculation games and offers this as a potential, although unrealistic and speculative match up that would fit the bill on this episode of Beyond the Fight.Read More →
The UFC recently changed their policy with USADA flagged drug testing with athletes under contract. From now on, failed tests will only be released to the public after a full review, investigation, and resolution have taken place to protect the reputation of each athlete.Read More →
Chael Sonnen worked out with Daniel Cormier last night at AKA in San Jose and was reminded that each combat sports athlete has an ideal weight class where they perform best. And according to Chael, Daniel Cormier’s is a heavyweight. How will this impact a potential rematch at heavyweight?Read More →
Jon Jones recently tweeted at UFC double champ Daniel Cormier “My innocence ‘shatters’ your ‘illusion’. In this episode of Beyond the Fight Chael Sonnen questions whether Jon was actually found innocent.Read More →
With the return of Jon Jones, there has been much speculation about his next opponent and if he will headline the UFC’s event at Madison Square Garden. In addition to Alexander Gustafsson, it is rumored that a third match with current UFC Heavyweight and light heavyweight Champ was offered. If this happens would Jones move to heavyweight?Read More →
Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier proposed fighting at 165 pounds at Madison Square Garden but there has been reluctance from Dana White and the UFC to open a new weight class. Chael Sonnen gives his thoughts on a special on the road edition of his You’re Welcome podcast.Read More →
Jon Jones received a reduced suspension from USADA shortly before the UFC event at Madison Square Garden. It looked like a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson was in the works until Jon Jones apparently decided he did not want to fight on that date.Read More →
Chael Sonnen breaks down the UFC 229 press conference with Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.Read More →
Chael Sonnen talks Jon Jones deal with USADA to receive a reduced sentence for failing a drug teste for performance-enhancing drugs. Read More →
At this moment there is still no main event for the UFC Madison Square Garden event in November. Although this is not a common way to market a UFC card…is it working?Read More →
Chael Sonnen talks Jon Jones, USADA, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov on this episode of the You’re Welcome podcast.Read More →