Chael Sonnen is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Beyond his MMA career, Sonnen has made notable contributions to the entertainment industry through his appearances in films such as Here Comes the Boom with Kevin James and Grudge Match with Sylvester Stallone, as well as television series like Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Good Guy/Bad Guy. He has been a prominent figure in sports media, featuring in the Evan Tanner documentary Once I Was a Champion and holding a regular role on Jim Rome on Showtime. Sonnen also hosted the wrestling podcast You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen.