"As soon as you ever hear an athlete of any sport say these words: 'Train smarter not harder' never bet on him again." > Proceeds to explain how he trains smarter, not harder
Killer podcast with great longevity and conditioning tips for not just fighters, but for anyone who is disciplined with their own conditioning and strives for feeling good and being in good shape---Excellent insight/advice in many ways Mr SONNEN. I really respect your honesty with your thoughts on your opponents, current and past.
@@johng3451 Thank you kind patriot! I am but a simple man.... Who recognizes excellence & appreciates when the saviour of our world single-handedly vanquishes evil effortlessly & does not allow time/size/bias to affect his impact in defending his title as the baddest man on the planet.....his walk never ends, as long as oversized tomato cans like tito still walk. Hail Chael!
This was really good to hear. I'm 32 and about to take my first fight. This gives me hope that I'll still have ten years of competition ahead of me still 👍
I'll never forget when Chael mauled Wanderlei, I've never been so pumped when he raised his hand in victory. My favorite fight and textbook Old Chael where he just kicks your ass and makes you look foolish. G.O.A.T.
Such a natural, you should give out motivational recordings whether you want to good things or bad things. You're so in between it ain't funny, but it's so great Mr. Sonnen.
I love that chael is as open as he is “I had some goodies to take care of that, there was some new rules, they got rid of that” I’m paraphrasing but it’s refreshing to hear someone be honest and I know chael obviously has been that way about peds for a good long while now but still
I think this whole 22 minute video was Chael's way of feeling justified to eat taco bell using his audience. You don't need anyone's permission. You'll always be our champ!
I hate the internet sometimes but I really like videos like this where we get to see the true person it helps us see them as real people and not just a celebrity, asshole etc
I turned down being on the ultimate fighter because it was a summer camp basically and was never, ever signed to UFC. Undefeated heavyweight right here. Del Ray Florida. Sign the liability.
What he's saying is that you want to train smarter, not harder, but that most people use that as an ex post facto rationalization to avoid difficulties and challenges. You want to be able to face down the most challenging paradigms, but to do it in a way that's going to maximize your benefits.
It's the same as GSP. He'd always be in the gym working out. Granted he has retired earlier on but GSP managed to be so great for so long because of his smarter approach
he is such an egomaniac and a character, i'd love to see Chael as a manager/coach/sometimes fill-in wrestler in pro wrestling. he fits the bill of "intelligent, slick, brash, shit talker extraordinaire who can take the fall or get beat up when needed"
Chael is the freaking man! I’ll be honest I was new to mma when he was first facing Silva but he immediately became my favorite entertainer and my second favorite stylistic fighter behind Machida only because I wrestled in high school and gained mad respect for anyone who can stop that level of wrestling
Randy is hands down my favorite fighter of all time. And the older I get the more I stand in awe at his dedication and accomplishments What I love about Chael is he's real . Dramatic when he's selling a fight Absolutely love that side. But he can talk about donating 50 grand like its nothing. Then he will talk about taco bell and 7 layered burritos 😆
The game we always played was dodgeball at the end. Lemme tell you what every single person in that wrestling room worked themselves to the bone when that game was promised
I totally agree that training consistently and staying near 'fight condition' all year long, will prevent a lot of 'wear and tear' from getting out of shape and back into shape repeatedly. Then, the training period for a fight will be focused primarily on fight strategy and technique as opposed to having to concentrate on cutting weight.
More interesting than most of your videos because you give inside knowledge I didn't know, like that lots of the fighters mostly only train for specific fights. Not sure it's 100% true but it's really interesting and I know it must be partly true. Thank you.
I never watched or knew anything about ufc fights until a few months ago when somehow I clicked on the khabib/McGregor fight. It literally brought chills down my spine. People who make the choice to fight for a living have the biggest hearts and no fear in my opinion. I can't imagine what it takes for someone to willingly get into a cage knowing they could possibly walk away with a different face and outlook. These guys are literally trying to kill each other. I can't believe someone can't be punched in the nose to the point of it breaking and then having to endure more punches to the broken nose. I give these fighters so much respect cuz u have to be built different and be on a totally different level to make this a career. During that khabib/McGregor fight I couldn't decide who I was more impressed by?? Khabib for his technique and power or McGregor for being able to get his face and head smashed in for almost 2 rounds and still was able to get up and continue the fight. I've tried watching other fights but I'm on edge the entire time and can't get passed round 1 after what I saw in the khabib/McGregor fight. But I'm fascinated by the will power and heart all of these people have. This shit is brutal
Mark Coleman vs Pete Williams is a good example of exhaustion in a fight. Eyes displayed, barely stand up, barely hold your hands half way up, punches look like your arm went limp half way into the punch, then you get kicked square in the mouth and knocked out.
Fixing weight cutting would fix this. Think about it. Fighters could be physically ready for a fight in a week (or less) They'd fight more often. They'd stay in shape. Everyone would be ready to stand in for every card. They would have to stay ready because all their competition is always ready.
My guy, football players have like a 6 week training camp b4 the season starts & they also have one in the off-season called “voluntary workouts” that are not voluntary. These workouts are at the facility & they have to be there from like 6 AM til 10 PM every day
Fair enough but a few points to consider: Randy is the outlier, and he also came from a different era when if you were a strong wrestler and had an overhand right you could be a champion. Different game today. What’s more appealing? Having a shorter run but achieving the highest levels (championships) or having a longer run but never really achieving your goals? Also consider the longer you compete the more injuries you accumulate of which are likely to get worst with time, long after our glory days in mma. Also consider the camp mentality. We call it camp but really it’s about “focus”, and removing distractions which MOST artists and athletes will tell you is CRITICAL in their success. I’m an artist/writer and I can tell you I’m never as good, as sharp and on point as when I’ve removed all distractions. It’s a sacrifice but you come out so much sharper. And that’s why they do it. Lastly, I like camping. Camping helps a man reconnect to himself in a way that’s very different and unattainable when he’s in the mix of family/career/society. It’s not necessary “better” but it adds another element to us that can be really transformative.
Man, longevity is tough. I competed in my sports of choice for years and I was always of the mentality that more is more. I put too much wear and tear on my body and now I’m not even 25 and while I train as much as possible, my body literally can’t take the training it used to. I have to be extremely careful when choosing my workouts. It sucks.
This is the inside track on what it take's to keep in shape at a high level, you live you learn .I know Chael trained with GSP and he has a different philosophy which works for him but different people different motivation .This is interesting good move coming down in weight, Chael isn't a heavyweight ,great to hear how training is going .
"Train smarter instead of harder" isn't *death rattle* anymore, its a real phenomena. You can only train so long until your adrenals start pumping out cortisol and then you're working backward. Some brainiac figured out that if you take Phosphotidyle serine before a long workout, you can substantially delay the cortisol response. Hope this helps.
This man gave us 21 minutes of exposition to tell us that he ordered himself a nice 7 layer burrito, added steak, and enjoyed it.
Chael doesn't get training camps because his whole life is a training camp. Elite philosophy that has made him the GOAT.
Is GOAT an acronym or your version of emphasis?
@@BeamMonsterZeus good question that I can't answer
With hout
I'm pulling for you. Good luck with everything coming up!
I don't see a point if it's not someone like you or someone that made it like a boss g
The fact that Chael has a really good relationship with his Step-dad is super wholesome because that’s usually not the case.
Coming home at 2:30 in the night and see a 22 minutes video from Chael P. Sonnen. Sleep can wait. Thanks for spoilng us with your content.
Where do you live?
Chael got me to start saying “Okay,Great.” At the most random times !
Lol same but it sounds so sarcastic when I say it. And people get offended 😂
@@KiLLaBushWooKiE lmak the same shit happens to me!!
YES!
I'm DOING THAT TOO!! okay, great
Bru same
as a fighter having his first kickboxing fight tomorrow this helped me infinitely.
Anthony Fights how’d it go?
Well how’d you do?
ARIEL GOLD I won via UD, the fights is on my channel. WFC 106
Eric Lock ARIEL GOLD I won via UD, the fights is on my channel. WFC 106
Don't cheat like uncle chael
Charl just admitted to living in a tent. The streets are really tough out in West Linn
His dad didn't even make 100k some years
There’s just something about Chael that I love to hear this guy talk.
Chael doesn’t use training camp. Chael trains camps!
I have been practicing every day since 2 years ago
He tried to feed a bus a carrot
That's homophobic you bender
Okay, great.
Yet an admitted cheater
"As soon as you ever hear an athlete of any sport say these words: 'Train smarter not harder' never bet on him again."
> Proceeds to explain how he trains smarter, not harder
Exactly Wtf?? Lol
Lol I get what he’s saying but it’s a semantic argument
Well let’s not be anti semantic here ok?!! 😵🥶
Do both
I was told a long time ago, by a very successful business man, if you want to work smarter, not harder.. work hard.
"Sometimes it's an Owie" - Chael P. Sonnen
Sometimes it’s an awie & sometimes it’s an injury is for others, for master Chael its always an awie
Quite a few intangibles, moving parts and offers to be made in this video - I even see how Kevin Lee actually fits in to this. Okay, great.
OH-AND-BY-THE-WAY... This is leaving Jon Jones sitting on 3d base with a catchers mitt.
Bryan Nsubuga lul
Killer podcast with great longevity and conditioning tips for not just fighters, but for anyone who is disciplined with their own conditioning and strives for feeling good and being in good shape---Excellent insight/advice in many ways Mr SONNEN. I really respect your honesty with your thoughts on your opponents, current and past.
West Linn Oregon was the only reason America won its Independence.
You're god damned right it was. 🇺🇸
@@joeywantstoplay you sir are a good god damned American
@@johng3451 Thank you kind patriot! I am but a simple man.... Who recognizes excellence & appreciates when the saviour of our world single-handedly vanquishes evil effortlessly & does not allow time/size/bias to affect his impact in defending his title as the baddest man on the planet.....his walk never ends, as long as oversized tomato cans like tito still walk. Hail Chael!
Ironically enough it's also the only reason UK got it's independence from the EU. All roads lead to West Linn
By a cheater?
This was really good to hear. I'm 32 and about to take my first fight. This gives me hope that I'll still have ten years of competition ahead of me still 👍
Good luck!
Did you win?
It’s been 3 years, still fighting?
@@surthrivingalaska2511bro didn’t tap to the choke😂
I always thought if you were a fighter you lived the life style? 24/7 you stayed in shape. Randy made alot of sense.
Chael says I'm getting a 7 layer burito, guess I'm getting a 7 layer burito then.
Add steak
So basically what Chael's saying is he's training smarter & not harder... got it lol
Trains smarter, not longer might be the better way to put what he's saying.
elcgmail justifying his laziness
nerd No... smarter isn't lazier lol
I got that he was training smarter AND harder...
Undefeated! Must be right
Oh God, I really needed this Chael. Thanks so much.
But where does Giardono's fit into this?
Uncle Chael we still waiting for that trilogy deep dish bout.
Dom Vandelay go watch vodka pizza as the prequel
Tito tapped!!!!!!!
Don’t need a training camp when you have the meanest power double in MMA
Or am admitted chea
Chael, the one guy who likes crossfit, and doesn't spend every second talking about it.💪
That stem cell treatment finally coming through maybe!? Always been waiting for an update about that.
Genius! Masterful. Eight layers of storytelling from the great one, Chael P.
Words of wisdom as always... and not just for fighters, for anyone and for whatever it is you do! 🤙🏻🙏🏻🧙🏻♂️
Congrats on 300k subscribers Chael, you've certainly earned it. Great content as always, I can listen to you talk about anything.
I'll never forget when Chael mauled Wanderlei, I've never been so pumped when he raised his hand in victory. My favorite fight and textbook Old Chael where he just kicks your ass and makes you look foolish. G.O.A.T.
A fight you didn't pay for and recently watch on TH-cam.
Stfu...
Chael, you got this. Keep up the hard work, and go win this fight. I don't think I can live I a world where you aren't undefeated.
And PEDS
Chael is the goat, change my mind
Hell yeah ... I remember fights on Friday nights. I’m that old!!
Floyd Mayweather said this
Uncle chael is the gift that keeps giving.
A 20 minute set up for a 2 minute story. If anyone else did that, I'd be pissed, but because it's Chael, it made the video that much better!
The fact that CHAEL P. is remixing the TACO BELL Menu.
You're the greatest. Fan from Day 1.
This video could be easily underrated but God damn chael is good at explaining himself and his perspective with great reasoning
“First train smarter, then train harder.”
^^ My take on that old catchphrase.
The hardest part about watching 1 Chael video is it takes 7 more videos to finish it.
All these uploads lately, I’m rock solid
I miss "Calmly Parked in Front of the Apocalypse Chael"
Such a natural, you should give out motivational recordings whether you want to good things or bad things. You're so in between it ain't funny, but it's so great Mr. Sonnen.
I love that chael is as open as he is “I had some goodies to take care of that, there was some new rules, they got rid of that” I’m paraphrasing but it’s refreshing to hear someone be honest and I know chael obviously has been that way about peds for a good long while now but still
Always good looking back on the classics, please never change Chael
Good luck Chael!!
Most honest man in the sport. LOVE these insights.
Great piece Chael and u looking much fresher today
Ima grown ass man! Lol! Probably my favorite statement
I think this whole 22 minute video was Chael's way of feeling justified to eat taco bell using his audience. You don't need anyone's permission. You'll always be our champ!
Chael what you just explained is the phrase "work smarter not harder."
G Gg
Yup... same thing as Train smarter not harder lolol
I hate the internet sometimes but I really like videos like this where we get to see the true person it helps us see them as real people and not just a celebrity, asshole etc
I'm really looking forward to the Machida fight, beating him would be a huge feather in your crap
Every Chael video is a blessing
I turned down being on the ultimate fighter because it was a summer camp basically and was never, ever signed to UFC. Undefeated heavyweight right here. Del Ray Florida. Sign the liability.
8 LAYER BURRITO UNCLE CHAEL!!! He's reached his Final Form!!!
What he's saying is that you want to train smarter, not harder, but that most people use that as an ex post facto rationalization to avoid difficulties and challenges. You want to be able to face down the most challenging paradigms, but to do it in a way that's going to maximize your benefits.
It's the same as GSP. He'd always be in the gym working out. Granted he has retired earlier on but GSP managed to be so great for so long because of his smarter approach
Don't compare the 2
coming back to here man,chael aged in these 2 years
he is such an egomaniac and a character, i'd love to see Chael as a manager/coach/sometimes fill-in wrestler in pro wrestling. he fits the bill of "intelligent, slick, brash, shit talker extraordinaire who can take the fall or get beat up when needed"
Lets hope you get out of the cage a winner and a healthy man good luck and god bless
Chael is training smarter AND harder!
Chael is the freaking man! I’ll be honest I was new to mma when he was first facing Silva but he immediately became my favorite entertainer and my second favorite stylistic fighter behind Machida only because I wrestled in high school and gained mad respect for anyone who can stop that level of wrestling
this dude is one entertaining fella.... for his career and all the hits to the head he is remarkably lucid and pithy.
just cooked dinner for the family while listening to this, Thanks so much chael.
Love this man!!!
Randy is hands down my favorite fighter of all time. And the older I get the more I stand in awe at his dedication and accomplishments
What I love about Chael is he's real . Dramatic when he's selling a fight Absolutely love that side. But he can talk about donating 50 grand like its nothing. Then he will talk about taco bell and 7 layered burritos 😆
i was about to say it looks like chael’s getting leaner, but this is from 2 years ago 😅
"Confidence has never served me"..... Chael P. Sonnen Uncle Chael.... you are ignorantly solemn and I dig it.
Officially my Favorite Chael P segment of all time
I will thank you now Chael Sonnen. Thank you.
Best most descriptive voice in all of sports.
Burritos sound awesome! Thanks Chael Sonnen! Very motivating!
The game we always played was dodgeball at the end. Lemme tell you what every single person in that wrestling room worked themselves to the bone when that game was promised
Is the damage to Sage Northcutt’s face an injury or an awie?
It's actually an oopsie
Ouchy?
I totally agree that training consistently and staying near 'fight condition' all year long, will prevent a lot of 'wear and tear' from getting out of shape and back into shape repeatedly.
Then, the training period for a fight will be focused primarily on fight strategy and technique as opposed to having to concentrate on cutting weight.
More interesting than most of your videos because you give inside knowledge I didn't know, like that lots of the fighters mostly only train for specific fights. Not sure it's 100% true but it's really interesting and I know it must be partly true. Thank you.
Uncle Chael: I’ve eaten 7 layer burritos since they started making them.
Me (trying to decide what to eat for lunch): okay great.
I never watched or knew anything about ufc fights until a few months ago when somehow I clicked on the khabib/McGregor fight. It literally brought chills down my spine. People who make the choice to fight for a living have the biggest hearts and no fear in my opinion. I can't imagine what it takes for someone to willingly get into a cage knowing they could possibly walk away with a different face and outlook. These guys are literally trying to kill each other. I can't believe someone can't be punched in the nose to the point of it breaking and then having to endure more punches to the broken nose. I give these fighters so much respect cuz u have to be built different and be on a totally different level to make this a career. During that khabib/McGregor fight I couldn't decide who I was more impressed by?? Khabib for his technique and power or McGregor for being able to get his face and head smashed in for almost 2 rounds and still was able to get up and continue the fight. I've tried watching other fights but I'm on edge the entire time and can't get passed round 1 after what I saw in the khabib/McGregor fight. But I'm fascinated by the will power and heart all of these people have. This shit is brutal
Mark Coleman vs Pete Williams is a good example of exhaustion in a fight. Eyes displayed, barely stand up, barely hold your hands half way up, punches look like your arm went limp half way into the punch, then you get kicked square in the mouth and knocked out.
Fixing weight cutting would fix this. Think about it. Fighters could be physically ready for a fight in a week (or less) They'd fight more often. They'd stay in shape. Everyone would be ready to stand in for every card. They would have to stay ready because all their competition is always ready.
EVERY FIGHTER SHOULD LISTEN TO CHAEL SONNEN. HE'S DEAD ON TELLING THE TRUTH!
Chael just having a rough camp training for Machida
Well at least he doesn't have to drink his own piss like Machida...
@@slashismyhommie8182 what?
@@Ybby999 gg nubstain.
300K subs congrats tonTheRichWhiteBoyGangster. 🤼♂️
And I turned around and there he was. The mighty duck himself. And I was like Emilio! Emilio!
This is correct Chael, Crocop also does not do training camp and he ended his career at 46.
My guy, football players have like a 6 week training camp b4 the season starts & they also have one in the off-season called “voluntary workouts” that are not voluntary. These workouts are at the facility & they have to be there from like 6 AM til 10 PM every day
Uncle Chael is great with semantics.
Good win Chael !
Breaking from gym pattern has the same effect. Wish the gym was closer to me...
Fair enough but a few points to consider:
Randy is the outlier, and he also came from a different era when if you were a strong wrestler and had an overhand right you could be a champion. Different game today.
What’s more appealing? Having a shorter run but achieving the highest levels (championships) or having a longer run but never really achieving your goals? Also consider the longer you compete the more injuries you accumulate of which are likely to get worst with time, long after our glory days in mma.
Also consider the camp mentality. We call it camp but really it’s about “focus”, and removing distractions which MOST artists and athletes will tell you is CRITICAL in their success.
I’m an artist/writer and I can tell you I’m never as good, as sharp and on point as when I’ve removed all distractions. It’s a sacrifice but you come out so much sharper. And that’s why they do it.
Lastly, I like camping. Camping helps a man reconnect to himself in a way that’s very different and unattainable when he’s in the mix of family/career/society. It’s not necessary “better” but it adds another element to us that can be really transformative.
Chael for President!!!
Man, longevity is tough. I competed in my sports of choice for years and I was always of the mentality that more is more. I put too much wear and tear on my body and now I’m not even 25 and while I train as much as possible, my body literally can’t take the training it used to. I have to be extremely careful when choosing my workouts. It sucks.
Because of Sage Northcutt.
Brooooo hope you kick ass this coming event !
Chael doesn’t like training camps cause he knows he doesn’t need a training camp to win
this episode reminds me of the good ol days before chael had sponsors... 🥰
This is the inside track on what it take's to keep in shape at a high level, you live you learn .I know Chael trained with GSP and he has a different philosophy which works for him but different people different motivation .This is interesting good move coming down in weight, Chael isn't a heavyweight ,great to hear how training is going .
7 Layered Burrito 🌯...
You Chael are Now Accepted as One in of us in the Latino Community
You need a big win chael. Machida is going to be tough.
Appreciate the honesty!
This guy is amazing.
"Train smarter instead of harder" isn't *death rattle* anymore, its a real phenomena. You can only train so long until your adrenals start pumping out cortisol and then you're working backward. Some brainiac figured out that if you take Phosphotidyle serine before a long workout, you can substantially delay the cortisol response. Hope this helps.