Bo Nickal Blew the Biggest Fight of His Life! How Kamaru Usman Stole a Golden Opportunity and Will Israel Adesanya Retire?

You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen

Comedy, Sports, Wrestling

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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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: DraftKings Sportsbook - https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21 plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. See DKNG.co/football for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	How do you feel when you switch to Geico and save on your car insurance? It's like going to work
0:05.2	on one Thursday morning and thinking to yourself just one more day until Friday. But then somebody
0:11.3	in the elevator says, happy friday. Then you check your phone quickly and discover today is
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1:20.2	What's happening, guys? Happy Tuesday.
1:23.8	And thank you for joining. Another special episode of your welcome.
1:29.3	Man, what a few days in combat sports we've had in here on today's episode. We're going to get into all things UFC 294. Guys, there is madness this Saturday.
1:34.3	Well, Kamar Usman be in his final fight. Does Volkanowski have what it takes to best Islam
1:40.0	Michael chip, particularly on short notice? I'm going to answer those questions. Plus, Israel-A-Sanya says he's going to take a step back from fighting.
1:48.0	Lots to get into today, but I want to begin with the fight that stole all the attention this past weekend.
1:58.0	Jake Paul, KSI, Will Fury.
2:02.4	What do you guys think?
2:04.1	And there's a lot on it.
2:06.7	I will tell you, as I watched the matches this weekend, first off, I wasn't in the greatest of spirits by the time the main event came around, right?
2:18.0	The co-main event was not in the greatest of spirits by the time the main event came around, right? The co-main event was not in the greatest of spirits after I was watching that.
2:22.8	So I was influenced by the announcers.
2:26.4	That's true.
2:27.5	I've got to disclose that.
2:29.3	Grisham, Errol Hawani, Mams.
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