Chael Sonnen talks about the first time he trained with GSP

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  • @tommyavila6324
    @tommyavila6324 Před 3 lety +8401

    What a treat it must of been to train with the greatest to ever do it. George must of felt truly humbled.

    • @marcuscompton3772
      @marcuscompton3772 Před 3 lety +342

      I knew where you were going with that line halfway through!! That's a good one!

    • @kashifhussain7917
      @kashifhussain7917 Před 3 lety +58

      🤣

    • @aceofpittsburgh
      @aceofpittsburgh Před 3 lety +95

      I appreciate your sense of humor.. I posted a similar silly comment on an anime video and got nothing but people saying I was wrong lol.

    • @krisroy2711
      @krisroy2711 Před 3 lety +22

      Lmaoooo this was a great comment

    • @dontcare7086
      @dontcare7086 Před 3 lety +25

      Lmfao you're such a dick. This comment is hilarious 😂😂

  • @marcusnordgren8453
    @marcusnordgren8453 Před 6 lety +5264

    Chael Sonnen could sit in a chair with his feet up and just talk to himself for a week and still not get tierd of it

    • @afflictiondrl5966
      @afflictiondrl5966 Před 6 lety +24

      marcus nordgren lol true but he's not alone on the podcast

    • @slowpokebr549
      @slowpokebr549 Před 6 lety +109

      As my Grandad would say..." he'd talk to a fence post in the rain".

    • @Romans8-9
      @Romans8-9 Před 5 lety +11

      that is a great saying. kudos to your granddad, btw is he Aussie?

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt Před 5 lety

      marcus nordgren I lasted 2 mins and got bored

    • @johnthomas1224
      @johnthomas1224 Před 5 lety

      I'd watch it...

  • @Jarxia
    @Jarxia Před 6 lety +3024

    "Eventually we kind of eased our way into eachother"
    - Chael P Sonnen

  • @trueamericanpatriot1968
    @trueamericanpatriot1968 Před 5 lety +3329

    Man Chael could sell a dead bird to a blind kid

  • @besteleben1093
    @besteleben1093 Před 6 lety +4091

    In Joe Rogans podcast GSP named you as one of his favorite fighters Chael! Real recognize real

    • @tristanweiss9182
      @tristanweiss9182 Před 6 lety +290

      gods recognize gods

    • @arijao92
      @arijao92 Před 6 lety +211

      GSP is jealous of those big arms

    • @nickgivens6378
      @nickgivens6378 Před 5 lety +232

      Dirk Diggler very true. He could’ve cemented himself in history if he lasted 30 more seconds against Silva. Only guy to ever actually beat the shit out of Silva

    • @jumpoffabrigde6095
      @jumpoffabrigde6095 Před 5 lety +1

      Dirk Diggler Ye he chocked all the time

    • @bradg2069
      @bradg2069 Před 5 lety +18

      @@jumpoffabrigde6095 Or he threw fights..... UFC has done it before Chael, and probably after him. Cowboy also comes to mind. Both Cowboy and Chael have made a hell of a lot of money by being mediocre. endorsements and longevity.

  • @vegansLucko
    @vegansLucko Před 5 lety +2420

    GSP is overlooked because he is a humbled dude. On and off paper he is the perfect MMA fighter he made his weaknesses his strength (wrestling, boxing). He is the Reigning GOAT

    • @JJehoich
      @JJehoich Před 4 lety +63

      Overlooked? Many believe he's the GOAT. I like him as a person but his fights were boring in my opinion

    • @richardyocum353
      @richardyocum353 Před 4 lety +239

      The level he got his wrestling to with no background in the sport could be the biggest freak of nature event in the history of sports.

    • @bobsmith-wu2go
      @bobsmith-wu2go Před 4 lety +52

      Yep super brilliant product, not so brilliant marketing. Imagine his skill with McGregor's hype ? Shame really, it should totally be about the skills,but the louder fighters get more PPV etc.
      Still wish GSP had beaten Koscheck into a pink paste though.

    • @Zizoujr11
      @Zizoujr11 Před 4 lety +12

      Respect to GSP but the GOAT is Jon Jones

    • @jordanpeakofficial
      @jordanpeakofficial Před 4 lety +5

      Richard Yocum it obviously helps to have competitive experience but wrestling for mma is different to wrestling for wrestling

  • @rogerdodger8415
    @rogerdodger8415 Před 4 lety +674

    GSP is not only a great champion, but a great and honorable human being. Your kids can look up to him.

    • @nitroxide17
      @nitroxide17 Před 2 lety +2

      Agreed!

    • @fluroppg4152
      @fluroppg4152 Před rokem

      Roided asf chael is one of the biggest roids heads in ufc aswell lol

    • @terrymcdonald7877
      @terrymcdonald7877 Před rokem

      I taught my kids to hate him

    • @rogerdodger8415
      @rogerdodger8415 Před rokem +3

      @@terrymcdonald7877 It's always good to teach children to hate. A good dose of reality is like a smack in the face.

    • @Adam-ey4iv
      @Adam-ey4iv Před rokem +7

      @@terrymcdonald7877 **be jealous of

  • @Sprite_525
    @Sprite_525 Před 2 lety +332

    That video of GSP laying out his study regimen of “opponent reaction times” , blew my mind, the video is called “GSP’s secret weapon” ... I never heard of any fighter studying charts of how many milliseconds each fighter takes to move.. it really showed me that there’s levels to every game

    • @trixzy4204
      @trixzy4204 Před 2 lety +23

      Just saw the video and man that's crazy. GSP will forever be the GOAT

    • @aimalpahrand1607
      @aimalpahrand1607 Před rokem

      @@trixzy4204 he’s one of the goats

    • @jonbradley4044
      @jonbradley4044 Před rokem +20

      Georges and his coaches took the game to a new level.
      While other guys were still doing cocaine and getting DUIs in the UFC, GSP and Greg Jackson were coming up with strategies unheard of.

    • @jessecerasus9621
      @jessecerasus9621 Před rokem +2

      No matter what you do, you have to put extra layers and dimensions to your work.

    • @johnsonandyjohnson
      @johnsonandyjohnson Před rokem

      Anything to get an edge…like doing blow and taking steroids 😂

  • @iiAsSaSsiiN
    @iiAsSaSsiiN Před 6 lety +598

    you know what's amazing about these videos, no intro.

    • @clifforddang5947
      @clifforddang5947 Před 5 lety +11

      iiAsSaSsiiN Lol, no shit! They just cut to the chase.

    • @Gestapo93
      @Gestapo93 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, your right. By the time most intros end im mad and refuse to watch the rest.

    • @canadianmmaguy7511
      @canadianmmaguy7511 Před měsícem

      ​@@Gestapo93oy vey

    • @twally4966
      @twally4966 Před 14 hodinami

      Great point

  • @karkour69
    @karkour69 Před 5 lety +731

    Around 2011-2012, I met an old friend of mine who was an Olympian boxer (he won an Olympic bronze medal at light welterweight) and he went to canada to pursue a professional career that was cut short after a nasty eye injury (he was 12-0-0 with 7 KOs). He told me that he used to train with GSP helping him with the boxing side of his game. He said that GSP is, by far, the strongest man he ever knew and he described his strength as something unreal. His words were : " I felt that I was dealing with a man made of iron".

    • @Sean-xr1xj
      @Sean-xr1xj Před 2 lety +16

      Wow, that’s an awesome story

    • @theodorewood5083
      @theodorewood5083 Před 2 lety +3

      Almost like he was on peds....

    • @cicatrace
      @cicatrace Před 2 lety +94

      @@theodorewood5083 Sure buddy, guy trains nearly everyday for 30 years in a bunch of different disciplines, I guess it must be the peds which he never tested positive for that made him strong. GSP doesn't strike me as a liar. He's a very sincere guy if you've ever watched him in a podcast or interview. And he says he hates cheaters. So I'll go with that over your half ass opinion based on 0 evidence

    • @theodorewood5083
      @theodorewood5083 Před 2 lety +11

      @@cicatrace There are plenty of fighters who have said GSP is on PEDs. The ability to go longer, stronger is a bigger determining factor than skill in a fight if the talent is even remotely close. Do not think so? Watch the TRT era fighter during before and after the trt ban. GSP sure does know a lot about PEDs that effect the CNS and improve reaction time. Seemed like Rogan had never heard of them, but GSP knew what they were and how people were using them.
      He may be the nicest guy in the world, I do not believe a word he says. Especially after the Diaz fiasco where he did not get tested and was overweight in Canada.

    • @cicatrace
      @cicatrace Před 2 lety +52

      @@theodorewood5083 Even I know about these drugs why wouldn't GSP know about it? I've heard him speak in french and I can tell you the guy is much smarter than he sounds when he speaks english. Not all fighters are dummies, some love science, some don't. GSP is into a lot of nerdy shit.

  • @zerg9523
    @zerg9523 Před 4 lety +252

    Chael _“i once eased myself into GSP”_ Sonnen

  • @JamaaLS
    @JamaaLS Před 6 lety +2407

    GSP is the perfect fighter

    • @BigBoss-yr6re
      @BigBoss-yr6re Před 6 lety +51

      him and jon Jones are imo

    • @EM-vl6zm
      @EM-vl6zm Před 6 lety +17

      there is no such thing. he has lost before..

    • @PC-eu9gb
      @PC-eu9gb Před 6 lety +140

      being a top or goat fighter doesn't mean u dont lose, its still fighting after all.

    • @WiATeaM
      @WiATeaM Před 6 lety +192

      GSP lost and avenged both loses.

    • @WiATeaM
      @WiATeaM Před 6 lety +202

      Jones is a cheat GSP isn't.

  • @paintriarchdave7977
    @paintriarchdave7977 Před 2 lety +68

    I shook GSPs hand in Japan several years ago at the Saitama fights. He is a huge dude for 180-190lbs walking around. His shoulders and stature are humbling. Super nice guy! Him and Greg Jackson signed my back shoulder and thanked me for buying GSPs gear. And his smile was contagious.

  • @eduardovaldez-modonese5517
    @eduardovaldez-modonese5517 Před 5 lety +202

    Chael can tell a story man.
    Love listening to this guy.

  • @JeffBourke
    @JeffBourke Před 3 lety +229

    Must have been absolutely incredible experience for GSP. I bet he still thinks about it to this day.

    • @grahambrown5822
      @grahambrown5822 Před rokem +1

      I bet he doesn't. It was a training session. He didn't get gang raped by a baseball team

  • @steffonpaul
    @steffonpaul Před 6 lety +1535

    I bet GSP still can't sleep at night after training with the great Chael P Sonnen.

    • @georgephillips3794
      @georgephillips3794 Před 6 lety +55

      Steffon Paul He did say on JRE that he struggles sleeping😂

    • @savagemaestro
      @savagemaestro Před 6 lety +1

      lmao

    • @jesp1423
      @jesp1423 Před 5 lety +12

      Who could sleep after being in the presence of Chael Sonnen

    • @yes2208
      @yes2208 Před 5 lety +8

      gsp would kill that goof

    • @mikehobbins4742
      @mikehobbins4742 Před 5 lety +6

      I think you got it wrong. George got the better of Chael when they trained.

  • @cizia69
    @cizia69 Před 6 lety +355

    That was a good one, thanks champ.

    • @JSmooove98
      @JSmooove98 Před 2 lety +1

      “Champ” 🤣🤣🤣

    • @nate3766
      @nate3766 Před 2 lety +4

      @@JSmooove98 ikr, it should've been "Thanks undefeated, undisputed, never lost a round, never lost a second, middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight champ."

  • @Timmyotoolify
    @Timmyotoolify Před 5 lety +130

    Chael would stare off into the distance in deep thought ordering a burger.

  • @shobushogun2405
    @shobushogun2405 Před 2 lety +72

    GSP is the undisputed GOAT, not only was his fighting technique top notch but his mentality and spirit were completely unrivaled. The most complete fighter and person the UFC has ever seen.

    • @Smood47
      @Smood47 Před 8 měsíci

      What about jones ?

    • @shobushogun2405
      @shobushogun2405 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Smood47 I'd put Jones right behind him, he's definitely a goat too.

    • @Smood47
      @Smood47 Před 8 měsíci

      @@shobushogun2405 How though? Jones has never been finished where GSP has ?

    • @shobushogun2405
      @shobushogun2405 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Smood47 yes he has and he is notorious for eye pokes which is a scumbag thing to do to mention the failed drug tests and suspensions which is why GSP is ahead of him and so is mighty mouse

  • @iron60bitch62
    @iron60bitch62 Před 6 lety +38

    He does a lot of gymnastics he does a lot of work on the bars and I think this is where he gets a lot of his grip strength

  • @JohnDoe-xl9bk
    @JohnDoe-xl9bk Před 5 lety +356

    I hated GSP when I first started watching UFC. I was all for Matt Hughes. But GSP is the GOAT.

    • @Conflict1922
      @Conflict1922 Před 4 lety +30

      GSP is #2 Fedor Is #1. Watching Fedor fight in his prime was like watching someone get mauled by a bear with dad bod for 20 minutes.

    • @sharktooth2888
      @sharktooth2888 Před 4 lety +5

      John Doe hate Hughes, good wrestler, but so one dimensional. He is very lucky he got past Carlos with that unconscious slam, cuz he was done. GSP exposed that asshole.

    • @mattholt9065
      @mattholt9065 Před 4 lety +11

      @@sharktooth2888 u know matt hughes beat gsp the first fight right? lol. matt hghes was the man for awhile. gsp just beat him the next 2 fights. the 3rd fight ws the dominating one.

    • @mattholt9065
      @mattholt9065 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sharktooth2888 and matt hughes not one dimensional...that dude trained with the best training camp team. yall just tal trash cu he lost and the new era is around where u see all this flashy shit now. i mean matt hughes was trianed by the best fighters around. hughes was no walk in the park.

    • @johnnygreen200
      @johnnygreen200 Před 4 lety

      Agreed. Khabib is a close second currently. Mgregor is a wild card.

  • @WiATeaM
    @WiATeaM Před 6 lety +332

    GSP is the greatest fighter of all time.

    • @metaldude198
      @metaldude198 Před 5 lety +9

      You spelled Fedor wrong. Fedor is the greatest MMA fighter of all time so far. GSP is definitely in the top 5 though.

    • @williamsparks6945
      @williamsparks6945 Před 5 lety +5

      GSP is the greasiest fighter of all time--fixed it for ya.

    • @marshcrew
      @marshcrew Před 4 lety +1

      pop loroganol bisping beat the fuck out of Henderson in his last fight so did silva and other top tier fighters hendo ain’t even top 10 you jackass

    • @cosmickoala6663
      @cosmickoala6663 Před 4 lety

      metaldude198 I agree

    • @thefaminedenier5199
      @thefaminedenier5199 Před 3 lety +2

      ClementineTheMan is that some weird abbreviation for Chael Sonnen?

  • @antoniobenitez2755
    @antoniobenitez2755 Před 3 lety +41

    I’ve seen this video countless times throughout the years and it never gets old... Chael is one of the best story tellers hands down

  • @PeteSavage-lg9fh
    @PeteSavage-lg9fh Před 2 lety +17

    Wow. That was as close to a compliment as I have ever heard from Chael. And GSP was smart enough to walk away when he did. He was even one of the greatest to walk away.

  • @HonkyTonkHellraiser
    @HonkyTonkHellraiser Před rokem +56

    Georges integrated gymnastics, boxing, wrestling etc into his training like no other MMA fighter. I'm surprised no one else has done it to this extent

    • @footba11fan41ife
      @footba11fan41ife Před 10 měsíci +4

      People are sleep on the benefits of gymnastics training for athletes. I mean those guys are p4p the strongest humans on the planet.

    • @miso1995srb
      @miso1995srb Před 4 měsíci

      @@footba11fan41ife Djokovic is doing it also, makes complete sense to do it

  • @GG-mr9iz
    @GG-mr9iz Před 5 lety +89

    Man Chael storytelling is amazinf. Very informative and outlines every single details about his whole day. He sure is gifted.

  • @kanenas9607
    @kanenas9607 Před 6 lety +1544

    If Matt Serra hadn't hit GSP with that "lucky punch" GSP would have 20 straight title defenses.
    To give you a perspective, Mighty Mouse Demetrious Johnson has the record with 13 straight title defences.
    And one was taking the higher weight class champion.
    Anybody who knows anything about MMA knows he's the current GOAT.

    • @ZilnichProductions
      @ZilnichProductions Před 6 lety +264

      I think GSP needed to lose to be able to dominate after that. He was getting complacent.

    • @leeboy29680-ol7gf
      @leeboy29680-ol7gf Před 6 lety +8

      hes the all time goat imo even though he might be juiced.

    • @frankiiie919
      @frankiiie919 Před 6 lety +86

      leeboy29680 your an idiot..

    • @ZilnichProductions
      @ZilnichProductions Před 6 lety +141

      Theres no proof of that so probably shouldn't be spreading that. GSP wanted stricter testing before he returned, why would he want that if he juiced?

    • @TheBarret89
      @TheBarret89 Před 6 lety +24

      nah man, you're mixing some stuff up. He would also be at 13 straight title defenses. Anybody who knows anything about MMA, heh? :P

  • @PhysiqueFuel
    @PhysiqueFuel Před 6 lety +22

    This is why George is a champion. Methodical, hardworking, and humble.

    • @jimgray3346
      @jimgray3346 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Spot on. So many potential greats had two of the three, but not the trifecta. Cain and Tony trained stupid, not methodically. BJ Penn wasn't hardworking. Rockhold, Anderson and McGregor lost their aura of invincibility in brutal losses set up by their lack of humility

  • @john-edwardpryce4821
    @john-edwardpryce4821 Před 6 lety +165

    Undefeated, Undisputed.

    • @nemdenemam9753
      @nemdenemam9753 Před 6 lety +11

      Never lost a round in his life. Its crazy. You might think his loss to Silva or others would taint that record. Not with that man over there. Thats how badass he is.

  • @smokestrong1000
    @smokestrong1000 Před 6 lety +389

    gsp has some crazy genetics 76" reach and built like a super hero. if he is clean which i think he is imagine if he took steroids and fought..he'd probably be throwing people out the octagon

    • @soldierforchrist2017
      @soldierforchrist2017 Před 5 lety +16

      @Cody rodriguez was GSP ever popped for PED's. Didn't think so

    • @humzachudhary2056
      @humzachudhary2056 Před 5 lety +85

      Science Fiction GSP wanted stricter regulations before he returned to the UFC. So, what you’re saying makes no sense.

    • @mikegoodwin5951
      @mikegoodwin5951 Před 5 lety +89

      Gsp also wanted extra testing done on himself and Jonny hendrix before their fight to which Jonny declined.

    • @PurPleMind100
      @PurPleMind100 Před 5 lety +26

      Its that french canadian blood

    • @-Macx
      @-Macx Před 5 lety +47

      Science Fiction GSP does gymnastics do you realize how strong Gymnastics makes you and it really builds your core which is why GSP’s body looks the way it does.

  • @harrisongadd7454
    @harrisongadd7454 Před 4 lety +52

    Georges St Pierre the most revolutionary and inspirational fighter of all time.

  • @pr1m339
    @pr1m339 Před 3 lety +54

    Another part of why GSP was so successful in his MMA career. In his specific case, he did not over train his body and create unnecessary strain on himself. I'm a Tony Ferguson fan (besides GSP) and I think he's a hell of a fighter but when you train 6 hours straight, no matter who you are, you got to be smart and try to get great recovery after such an unnecessary session. GSP will always be the GOAT man.

    • @danielolugbemi
      @danielolugbemi Před rokem

      so you’re saying it’s better in the long run to train like gsp for 25 minutes over training for let’s say 2 hours or 6 hours like tony ferguson?

    • @jsisisisiissisis
      @jsisisisiissisis Před 24 dny

      @@danielolugbemithere’s a reason he’s a goat…

  • @alextyson411
    @alextyson411 Před 5 lety +26

    This is one of my favourite sport stories of all time! Chael is amazing at describing stories! Well done sir

  • @theadventuresoftomcharlie306

    everyone ive ever heard talk about training with GSP says that he is one of the strongest men they have ever sparred with.

  • @twentyfourseven7988
    @twentyfourseven7988 Před 3 lety +16

    GSP = PERFECTION IN THE UFC,,
    WHAT A REAL DUDE,,
    LET HIS ACTIONS DO THE TALKING

  • @MrGreenTrees
    @MrGreenTrees Před 2 lety +42

    His philosophy of 5/5's is spot on. It free's you to do other work like strength training, Also allows for recovery.

  • @pigzonegaming6264
    @pigzonegaming6264 Před 4 lety +16

    Was never a fan or a hater of Chael Sonnen in the UFC, but what a smart great guy and I'm now a fan and visiting his old fights and more recent fights and loving it ❤️

  • @StrengthAttack
    @StrengthAttack Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for all the great work over years . Sending you all good vibes to do what you do best !

  • @kennypowers8220
    @kennypowers8220 Před 6 lety +5

    An awesome story with some really good info! Thank you Chael! Ive always rooted for you!

  • @crispcaddy3064
    @crispcaddy3064 Před 2 lety +3

    For someone so talented you always hear how humble the champ is, nice to see it with my own eyes.

  • @j5865
    @j5865 Před 6 lety +619

    Every road leads to GSP..

    • @jhayregz
      @jhayregz Před 6 lety +2

      Dark Knights Metal reference?

    • @stevennieto9898
      @stevennieto9898 Před 6 lety +12

      .....and every road ends with Chael P SONNEN!!!!!

    • @geforce5492
      @geforce5492 Před 6 lety +1

      Levi Kooperfield the GPS

    • @pasxidhs627
      @pasxidhs627 Před 5 lety +20

      Every roid leads to Jon Jones

    • @sECUREij
      @sECUREij Před 5 lety +2

      Apparently even Carwins road led to GSP

  • @ahmadmubarik
    @ahmadmubarik Před 3 lety +7

    Chael is an awesome story teller. I can listen to him speak all day

  • @betteldottel
    @betteldottel Před 6 lety +155

    i just saw gsp's full interview with joe rogan and i knew that dude is a legend and in the goat- discussion but he is also ridiculously symphatic.

    • @betteldottel
      @betteldottel Před 6 lety +10

      M Express indeed he is. i was quite surprised since i never heared such long and free interview of him. he is super funny and damn smart too.

    • @TheRunner999
      @TheRunner999 Před 6 lety +5

      Why did I just automatically say Symphatic in his accent

    • @yourdaddy.956
      @yourdaddy.956 Před 6 lety +2

      Gotta check out that podcast!

    • @betteldottel
      @betteldottel Před 6 lety

      Khalid UFCinator oh ooops i just saw i translated it wrong ':D but at least it sound a little cute in his accent. wouldn't work like that with a german like mine

    • @croakingfrog3173
      @croakingfrog3173 Před 6 lety +6

      Symphatic? What do you even mean?

  • @raymondr2821
    @raymondr2821 Před 6 lety +163

    Chael should be commentator for ufc next to Joe rogan of course after winning grand prix

    • @cody2497
      @cody2497 Před 5 lety +6

      Ramon V I want to see Bas teamed up with Joe

    • @RubinRudeboyCarter
      @RubinRudeboyCarter Před 5 lety +5

      @@cody2497 bas would just talk about himself all night

    • @JonnySublime
      @JonnySublime Před 4 lety

      Joe Bas and Chael!

  • @mctuble
    @mctuble Před rokem +9

    What I've loved about GSP is his out of the box approach. People are hitting the heavy bag while he's training his balance, reaction, pattern recognition.

  • @epikcyne
    @epikcyne Před 4 lety +4

    I love hearing stories like these!

  • @erikeggenbakstad
    @erikeggenbakstad Před 4 lety +1

    This is what I love about your s snippets of information. It is straight talk and to the point!

  • @XieTianXieDi888
    @XieTianXieDi888 Před 2 lety +7

    I love how you come out saying, I’m going to use my size on him and this and that. But then at the end of it, you’re tipping your hat to GSP being as close to a perfect fighter as you’re going to get.

  • @MoralMonster
    @MoralMonster Před 5 lety +4

    Honestly I just liked this podcast because Chael is a methodical thinker, very analytical. His stories I wouldn't say captivate me per say. But they definitely have my full attention every damn time.
    Dude is awesome. Stay humble Chael

  • @williamferguson7202
    @williamferguson7202 Před 6 lety +5

    Respect to Chael for this one. GSP has always been a very unique fighter to me, and even as competitive as you are, it’s cool to see you gives props to a fellow artist.

  • @WonderArsen4l
    @WonderArsen4l Před 5 lety +2

    You know someone is good when even Chael aproves him ! Love to Gsp

  • @fireandpeacerecovery
    @fireandpeacerecovery Před 5 lety +1

    Love Chael's stories! Legend

  • @azzurasquadra5552
    @azzurasquadra5552 Před 4 lety +3

    Just the way Chael tells you a story, always so interesting

  • @013XIII
    @013XIII Před 3 lety +4

    The thing I like about Chael is that he has respect where respect is deserved! And he's funny as hell!

  • @alexanderbuc6625
    @alexanderbuc6625 Před 3 lety +10

    Chael “we eased ourselves into each other” Sonnen

  • @anthonyg9350
    @anthonyg9350 Před rokem

    This is such a great video. This dude is a fantastic story teller.

  • @tman186
    @tman186 Před 6 lety +283

    GSP = GOAT ! Silva and Jones are out of the conversation as far as I’m concerned. Testing positive on multiple occasions for PED‘s being the reason. Having said that, the only other person with similar credentials is Demetrious Johnson. I just don’t believe the fighters that Demetrious faced were as much of a “murderers row“ as those who GSP faced.

    • @Deeplycloseted435
      @Deeplycloseted435 Před 6 lety +1

      T Man DJ needs to get up to the 135er’s, and needs to beat Cruz, TJ, and Cody....then we can talk about the GOAT. He faced Cruz and lost, but that was seven years ago, and I don’t see Cruz or Cody going down to face him, he needs come up. Maybe TJ would go down to face him should he lose the Cody rematch, and lose a possible #1 contender match with Cruz. I dunno.
      There just aren’t any studs at 125 that can move in between much, maybe Dodson, but DJ has already beaten him twice.
      He needs to seek out the best guys. Its about legacy, not just defending against bums.

    • @jackhughman9450
      @jackhughman9450 Před 6 lety +6

      gsp never tested positive.
      doesnt mean he never used

    • @acalbmilan4562
      @acalbmilan4562 Před 5 lety

      yes

    • @Romans8-9
      @Romans8-9 Před 5 lety +13

      It doesnt fit his MO, most of the PED users, stayed quiet when GSP came out and said UFC needed USADA, then a bunch of the quiet ones got popped. Why would he want them to come in if he was using himself?

    • @Badass1974
      @Badass1974 Před 5 lety +1

      Big Matt Hughes fan

  • @brothajack1993
    @brothajack1993 Před 4 lety +3

    Yes excellent story teller....He takes you through the events, but also what he was thinking during those events, its like youre right there with GSP.

    • @Frondo22
      @Frondo22 Před 4 lety

      brothajack1993 and he didn’t share every gruelling detail. Just bought to put you in there. I have friends who share EVERYTHING and they play no part in the story

  • @fredericbouchardwong4596

    One of the greatest clips from Chael Sonnen on video

  • @blazecarr
    @blazecarr Před rokem

    Great info at the end there thank you for sharing boss !!

  • @rogerdodger8415
    @rogerdodger8415 Před 5 lety +11

    GSP is not only a real champion, but the FINEST of human beings. The most decent person, I can imagine in MMA.

  • @danielleclair1360
    @danielleclair1360 Před 2 lety +34

    GSP not only is one of the greatest specimens to ever step into a ring or octagon. He is one of the most humble, genuine and polite fighters you could ask for. A truly great ambasador for the sport. There are others that remind me of this. Guys lile Fedor Emelianenko, Dan Henderson, Randy Couture, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gustafsson, Rory MacDonald, Evan Tanner. There isn't a whole lot but if you can draw comparisons between all these great fighters it is intelligence, determination, humbleness, hard work, open mindedness, cross training, travelling and switching gyms to learn more.
    Now alot of guys play by this book, minus the humbleness. Some guys have taken a page out of Conor and Chaels book to try and get those big money fights....but these dudes were playing this game and laying out the ground work 10-15 years ago.
    They are MMA trailblazers and GOATS. Much respect, especially to GSP who I think is still ahead of Khabib. Khabib, unfortunately quit too soon. He could have been the greatest ever, but he stopped.

    • @locknesmonster
      @locknesmonster Před rokem

      Funny you just mention white guys lol

    • @danielleclair1360
      @danielleclair1360 Před rokem +3

      @@locknesmonster Khabib isnt a white guy. Some very humble and good down to earth black fighters would be Kevin Randleman, Gary Goodrich, Anderson Silva etc. but we are talking GOATs here. The non white GOAT is Jon Jones, but unfortunately he is NOT a good role model. Same with Quinton Rampage Jackson.

    • @locknesmonster
      @locknesmonster Před rokem +1

      @@danielleclair1360 the only Goat in your first post was fedor&GSP, funny you don't mentioned the technical wizardry of Mighty mouse, or Aldo longevity....Just seems u a bit biased

    • @danielleclair1360
      @danielleclair1360 Před rokem

      @@locknesmonster Why you gotta turn this into a race thing? It never even crossed my mind until you said all that. Tired of this woke bullshit. Here ill change it for you to make it better...
      Jon Jones, Mighty Mouse, Daniel Cormier, Jose Aldo, Anderson Silva, Ovince St. Preux, Rashad Evans, Quinton Jackson, Kevin Randleman are the GOATS, the most sportsmanlike and rolemodel like fighters ever in the history of the game. All white fighters suck and cant fight their way out of a wet paper bag and are bad role models for kids.
      There you go. Happy?

    • @nirogalactoid8398
      @nirogalactoid8398 Před rokem

      @@danielleclair1360 bro you didn’t even mention jones lmao clearly ahead of all these dude in skill wise and iq

  • @markwhitely4021
    @markwhitely4021 Před 2 lety

    Chael great video. You are articulate and thoughtful. Good on ya.

  • @ShorelooksniceRV
    @ShorelooksniceRV Před 6 lety

    Thanks for sharing these!

  • @henry0461
    @henry0461 Před 5 lety +10

    GSP is the definition of the perfect fighter.

  • @mightyhouse3268
    @mightyhouse3268 Před rokem +3

    "The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be."
    -GSP talking about Chael

  • @Bl4ckiii
    @Bl4ckiii Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing this information, I consider it pure gold!

  • @Zekefromcabincreek
    @Zekefromcabincreek Před 10 měsíci

    Great videos Chael. Enjoy listening to them. Really liked the one you did about Herschel Walker.

  • @GBLynden
    @GBLynden Před 6 lety +112

    GSP is the man!

  • @johnbreuwet6224
    @johnbreuwet6224 Před 5 lety +11

    It’s perfect as long as after that 25 minutes, you know you have left every ounce of energy in that amount of time.

  • @thomasemmet2177
    @thomasemmet2177 Před rokem +1

    Chael, you are one helluva storyteller. Great voice, great delivery.

  • @brocktackett9628
    @brocktackett9628 Před 6 lety

    I really appreciate this channel and chael I learned a lot from him

  • @Xiaolongbaokid16
    @Xiaolongbaokid16 Před 2 lety +3

    GSP was truly blessed to be in the prescence of the GOAT.

  • @robertm7889
    @robertm7889 Před 4 lety +3

    As perfect a fighter as you are ever going to see! Very very well said Chael Sonnen.
    I agree completely. GSP=GOAT!

  • @panda59043
    @panda59043 Před 5 lety

    honest and humble reply

  • @ryanevanzzz
    @ryanevanzzz Před 4 lety +69

    GSP is the greatest fighter of all time and I say that only because he was never busted for steroids, no controversy when his name is spoken

    • @3kbschannel288
      @3kbschannel288 Před 4 lety +3

      So is Khabib

    • @OsvaldoBayerista
      @OsvaldoBayerista Před 4 lety +6

      @@3kbschannel288 khabib's record is shit compared to GSP, khabib only have 2 good fighters in his record, he need at least 15 good defend titles more to be able to start talking about GOAT.

    • @leescott759
      @leescott759 Před 3 lety +1

      USADA WASNT AROUND WHEN GSP WAS THE WELTER WEIGHT CHAMP THATS WHY HE NEVER GOT CAUGHT

    • @carlblanchette4826
      @carlblanchette4826 Před 3 lety +4

      @@leescott759 GSP wanted more testing aka USADA during his time at welterweight. He was willing to pay 20k$ of his own money so that him and Hendricks got tested pre-fight . Both Hendricks and the UFC refused. Why would a guys taking roids would be willing to pay to get caugh. Your comment just doesn't make sense.

    • @rayhanebournas9481
      @rayhanebournas9481 Před 3 lety

      @@carlblanchette4826 Is that why he dipped the second USADA came into town? He was asking for USADA, and the second it came, he left. Also look at how many wins GSP had before he got given a title shot, and then look at khabib, and tony. The reason why khabib had so few title defenses is that conor held the division for 2 years, and the fact that he robbed his title shot back at ufc 205.

  • @TranswarpXL
    @TranswarpXL Před 3 lety +12

    The strength in his wrists and control come from the gymnastics training he’s done.

  • @DoobieDobbs-kb1xc
    @DoobieDobbs-kb1xc Před 7 měsíci

    You’re the man! Thanks for sharing brothers

  • @SEDRICKHENDRIXTHEGAMER
    @SEDRICKHENDRIXTHEGAMER Před 5 lety +1

    This guy is awesome, very descriptive in the way that he talks

  • @jasonjackson5696
    @jasonjackson5696 Před 3 lety +16

    Tito would probably tell GSP the lion/hyena story before rolling with him 😂😂

  • @Scorpio1075
    @Scorpio1075 Před 6 lety +5

    I totally agree with the idea of training for what you're going to do. I never spend more than 45 min in the gym, anything I need to accomplish can be done in that amount of time. Only exception would be for endurance athletes, obviously they are training to compete over long periods of time.

  • @johnnieblades
    @johnnieblades Před 6 lety

    love yer stories man....awesome stuph!

  • @jkockler
    @jkockler Před 5 lety +1

    How I'd love to get a call from Florian asking if I wanna train. You're living the high life my man!

  • @JamesG12
    @JamesG12 Před 6 lety +44

    GSPISTHEGOAT

  • @toddkennedy7399
    @toddkennedy7399 Před 3 lety +3

    How cool is that to just be rolling with GSP, Kenny Florian, and just living in the moment.

  • @Danny-levesque20022
    @Danny-levesque20022 Před rokem

    Chael Sonnen what a humble men and he's a open mind individuel i always liked that guy and he have beaten alot of champs!! he knows what hes talking about !!!

  • @DraziwLestat
    @DraziwLestat Před 6 lety +2

    Chael Sonnen is always interesting to listen too

  • @baroneb5043
    @baroneb5043 Před 4 lety +6

    GSP the greatest MMA fighter ever without question..!!!! look at the men he fought.. all beasts

  • @Mr850man
    @Mr850man Před 6 lety +8

    GSP is a legend

  • @heturnal
    @heturnal Před 3 lety +1

    Well said , great insight man, thank you .👊

  • @typicalscotland2008
    @typicalscotland2008 Před 2 lety +1

    Gsp is a legend and all round Nice humble guy. Long live gsp and his family

  • @TheHannibalTV
    @TheHannibalTV Před 3 lety +47

    Good story

  • @ryanokeefe521
    @ryanokeefe521 Před 4 lety +7

    GSP is the greatest fighter ever period. never popped for steroids avenged his only losses and won 2 belts in 2 weight classes.

  • @ryancahill4436
    @ryancahill4436 Před 2 lety +2

    GSP is my favorite UFC fighter of all time... Dude is a beast and so humble... I hope I can meet him some day

  • @olivertoeknuckleiii2093
    @olivertoeknuckleiii2093 Před rokem +1

    It’s cool that you give GSP his kudos. And also- you have an amazing ability to break down technical BS into layman’s terms. Keep doin

  • @adaptiveagile
    @adaptiveagile Před 6 lety +9

    Great vignette. I’m sure my experience is like most people’s. I dabbled in martial arts years ago, so been watching MMA from the early days. From the second I first saw GSP in the Octagon years ago, it was abundantly clear that we were looking at a rare individual. More than any fighter I’ve ever seen, he made me really pay attention.
    Despite all his fanfare I still think he is underrated. Georges had a knack of making some great fighters look mediocre (Koshcheck, Nick D, Shields, Conduit - off the top of my head). And even the trolls will have to concede that he fought the toughest guys in the division.
    So intelligent, athletic, methodical and scientific. Watching him train with his gymnastics and other oddball stuff showed a man on a mission. He would turn his weaknesses (BJJ and wrestling) into strengths through disciplined training to become elite in everything he did. And he’s a hell of a nice guy, to boot. Guy is an F-ing Samurai.
    Chael, love listening to your thoughts.

  • @dalegriffiths8080
    @dalegriffiths8080 Před 3 lety

    Hi Chael.
    I'm so glad that you revamped or changed your recording area. The new one looks awesome! I also notice that you've worked on eye contact while speaking..?
    I can totally relate

  • @bpeixoto9427
    @bpeixoto9427 Před 4 lety

    Sonnen Thanks 4 sharing your experiences

  • @rhys5567
    @rhys5567 Před 2 lety +3

    GSP is awesome. Sonnen is impressive too. Amazing at the talk. Could have made it at anything. Many many skills.

  • @mikeclem1
    @mikeclem1 Před 6 lety +4

    "Eventually we eased our way into each other" phrasing chael , phrasing