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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2025 · 1H 21M

Chael Sonnen on Jiu Jitsu, The Ultimate Fighter, and Running for Governor - Fight Back Ep. 53

from Fight Back with Jake Shields · host Jake Shields

Chael Sonnen stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss politics, the challenge of retiring for fighters, homelessness and issues America is facing, other famous fighters, The Ultimate Fighter, the differences between wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, his political aspirations, and much more. #chaelsonnen #mmafighter #jakeshields Support the podcast by purchasing merch at www.fightbackpodcast.com! Save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback is the best source for methylene blue, and purchases also help us fund our free speech platform00:00 Intro00:24 Discussing Sean Strickland's Rise01:54 Kamala Harris and Political Commentary03:18 Challenges of Retirement for Fighters09:02 Ultimate Fighter and MMA Evolution28:02 The Struggles of Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu29:56 Joe Rogan's Influence and Responsibility33:55 The Ultimate Fighter and Team Quest41:03 Homelessness and Urban Issues57:13 Sparring with Wanderlei: A Memorable Training Session57:58 Eddie Bravo and Royce Gracie's Heated Exchange58:51 Michael Chandler vs. Paddy the Baddie: An Unexpected Matchup01:00:54 Reconnecting with Mayhem: A Surprising Turn of Events01:20:51 The Governor's Mansion: A Bold Political AmbitionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support.

Chael Sonnen stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss politics, the challenge of retiring for fighters, homelessness and issues America is facing, other famous fighters, The Ultimate Fighter, the differences between wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, his political aspirations, and much more. #chaelsonnen #mmafighter #jakeshields Support the podcast by purchasing merch at www.fightbackpodcast.com! Save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback is the best source for methylene blue, and purchases also help us fund our free speech platform00:00 Intro00:24 Discussing Sean Strickland's Rise01:54 Kamala Harris and Political Commentary03:18 Challenges of Retirement for Fighters09:02 Ultimate Fighter and MMA Evolution28:02 The Struggles of Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu29:56 Joe Rogan's Influence and Responsibility33:55 The Ultimate Fighter and Team Quest41:03 Homelessness and Urban Issues57:13 Sparring with Wanderlei: A Memorable Training Session57:58 Eddie Bravo and Royce Gracie's Heated Exchange58:51 Michael Chandler vs. Paddy the Baddie: An Unexpected Matchup01:00:54 Reconnecting with Mayhem: A Surprising Turn of Events01:20:51 The Governor's Mansion: A Bold Political AmbitionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields--6780121/support.

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