How Islam Makhachev Can Surpass Khabib. Plus, My Exclusive Interview with MMA Judge Douglas Crosby

You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen

Wrestling, Sports, Comedy

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation. Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, similarities between he and Ronda Rousey, why judges don't typically speak to the media, and much, much more. The following time codes are approximate: Ian Garry vs. MVP (00:00) Islam Makhachev's legacy (11:00) Douglas Crosby interview (25:52) Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.com New Customers use code CHAEL to get a NO SWEAT BET up to $1500 if your first bet doesn’t hit. Gambling problem? Call 1-800 Gambler or in West Virginia visit 1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8HOPENY 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 in Kansas. 21 &over age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. One No Sweat Bet per new customer. Issued as one Bonus Bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. See dkng.com/mma for eligibility, wagering and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources. 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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

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
0:16.7	actually Friday. So yes, happy friday, random stranger in the elevator. Happy Friday indeed.
0:24.1	Yep, switching and saving with Geico feels just like that. Get more with Geico.
0:29.2	Hey guys, it is Ryan. I'm not sure if you know this about me, but I'm a bit of a fun fanatic one I can.
0:34.1	I like to work, but I like fun too. And now I can tell you about my favorite place to have fun. Chumba Casino. They have hundreds of social casino style games to choose from with new games released each week. You can play for free and each day brings a new chance to collect daily bonuses. So join me and the fun. Sign up now at chumba casino.com. Sponsored by Chumba Casino. No purchase necessary. VGW. Group. Voidware prohibited by law.
0:57.1	18 plus. Terms and conditions apply.
1:06.2	What's happening, guys? Happy Friday. And thank you for joining. Another special episode of your welcome.
1:13.5	Ian Gary versus Michael Thinemann page. There is a lot on that. One thing that makes big fights,
1:23.4	right? As a matter of fact, a top ingredient that is missed by nearly every promoter, and even a fan,
1:33.3	even a fan doesn't know that this is something that draws them, right? I'll hear the fan,
1:40.3	if you the fan are ever finding yourself repeating what the bosses told you, you should know
1:48.7	right there, you're going down the wrong road. Like, it styles to make fights. I want to see
1:55.6	excitement. I want to see knockouts. I just bleed, like, whatever it is.
2:05.5	There is not a huge anticipation for that. And nothing keeps the lights on in this industry more than anticipation.
2:13.1	Can't be interested and have fun and have that big rush after it ended.
2:17.9	You got to buy it ahead of it.
2:19.2	You got to get the ticket before the event.
2:22.1	Or we don't have an industry.
2:23.7	So it's very important.
2:24.6	But when you're doing a big fight, I just don't want you guys to miss this.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Chael Sonnen, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Chael Sonnen and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.