Why Chael Sonnen is Undefeated & Undisputed

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  • čas přidán 30. 04. 2023
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    This is a Documentary about Chael Sonnen, one of the greatest middleweight and light heavyweight MMA fighters to never become UFC Champion. Chael Sonnen is well known as the Godfather of UFC Trash Talk. His amazing ability to convince UFC fans and Dana White of his skills allowed him to contest multiple world championships including Anderson Silva's UFC Middleweight championship and Jon Jones' Lightheavyweight championship. Chael fought some of the greatest and most legendary fighters ever including the aforementioned, Michael Bisping, Shogun Rua, Demian Maia, Rashad Evans, Wanderlei Silva, and Tito Ortiz.
    This is the story of the bad guy, the American Gangster, and Anderson Silva's Rival Chael P Sonnen.
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  • @lionelrivera_MMA
    @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 7 měsíci +186

    Support me on Patreon! -- patreon.com/lionelrivera

    • @beautifullovechannel
      @beautifullovechannel Před 6 měsíci

      Love Uncle Chael 💟💕💟

    • @ryanbuckner2405
      @ryanbuckner2405 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Get a job! I will consume your content for free and you will like it!

    • @Brian-uq4wu
      @Brian-uq4wu Před 4 měsíci

      but has a glass chin emotionally as a man

    • @RIBBY_BOY
      @RIBBY_BOY Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@ryanbuckner2405your a clown

    • @pl-boostcreep
      @pl-boostcreep Před měsícem +1

      you aren’t undefeated.

  • @ChaelSonnenOfficial
    @ChaelSonnenOfficial Před rokem +16782

    Outstanding job

  • @pauliusvaleikis9529
    @pauliusvaleikis9529 Před rokem +3367

    "I just tell him I tried" made me tear up

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +220

      Every time

    • @vlrginizer927
      @vlrginizer927 Před 11 měsíci +157

      His father know he IS a champion

    • @LongSchlongMcBong
      @LongSchlongMcBong Před 11 měsíci +140

      It started to get me when he said "I promised my father I uhh..." then that. Poor guy

    • @duramaxdad
      @duramaxdad Před 11 měsíci +108

      The thing is with the current rule set Chael would have been champ in the fight where the current champ missed weight and title wasn’t avail to winner Chael Sonnen. Undefeated undisputed bank robber

    • @calvincalvin3132
      @calvincalvin3132 Před 11 měsíci

      @@duramaxdad fr

  • @mcloverzz6795
    @mcloverzz6795 Před rokem +3165

    how inspiring he was. raised from a mean street of west linn to become an undisputed, undefeated UFC champion. the greatest ever to do it.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +84

      Facts brother

    • @darrenwardell1471
      @darrenwardell1471 Před rokem +108

      So glad he managed to move on from that blatant act of littering he had to witness as a youngster on the mean streets of west linn Oregon

    • @sanskarsinghpawar2146
      @sanskarsinghpawar2146 Před rokem +54

      He faced days when his father could not make a 100 grand😢 and guess what his twin neighbours got only one Lambo on their bday and they had to share it😢

    • @Gglsucksbigballz
      @Gglsucksbigballz Před 11 měsíci +6

      Mean streets of Oregon? That’s funny growing up outside Detroit. 😂

    • @imadeyoureadthis1500
      @imadeyoureadthis1500 Před 11 měsíci +25

      @@Gglsucksbigballz outside of detroit? thats funny growing up in tijuana😂

  • @gabrielcross1394
    @gabrielcross1394 Před rokem +945

    The man of the hour, too sweet to be sour, Chael Sonnen.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +63

      He's the women's pick and the men's regret

    • @sashopepski3802
      @sashopepski3802 Před rokem +33

      Have the biggest arms , greatest charms and Do all the harm

    • @JakeSemeniuk
      @JakeSemeniuk Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@lionelrivera_MMA if you picked against chael you made a bad bet NOW!

    • @theophrastusbombastus1359
      @theophrastusbombastus1359 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Those are some good Superstar Billy Graham quotes you have there. Even the misspelled ones

    • @Binmusu
      @Binmusu Před 11 měsíci +4

      The reflection of perfection the one who got all your attention

  • @RickyBobby42069
    @RickyBobby42069 Před rokem +908

    What i respect and love about Uncle chael is, he is a BMF. Dude was ready to take on Jon Jones in short notice. Beat the piss out of Anderson who at the time i thought was a fighting god. Dude was always ready to fight anyone even if he know hes gonna lose. The man is a gangster

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +57

      Always down to throw down

    • @sallgoodman2323
      @sallgoodman2323 Před rokem +43

      He even fought Fedor....no fear

    • @willieyoung4818
      @willieyoung4818 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@sallgoodman2323 I agree...

    • @greghuffman3061
      @greghuffman3061 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Some people think it was the Marquardt fight that was him reaching the pinnacle, but for me it was his fight against Yushin Okami. I recall thinking itd be an easy win for okami... but something changed in chael because he fucking dom'd okami every round

    • @Yourmomshousemyrules
      @Yourmomshousemyrules Před měsícem

      ​@greghuffman3061 Okami was so good. He absolutely dominated him. It was such a surprise for Okami he went to Oregon to train with Chael.

  • @se0ngju
    @se0ngju Před rokem +432

    one on one, two on one, or five on one, he'll make them all need 9-1-1. undefeated. undisputed.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +20

      one of the best lines ever HANDS DOWN

    • @SemFromAmsterdam123
      @SemFromAmsterdam123 Před 25 dny

      He is defeated wtf

    • @gman3976
      @gman3976 Před 23 dny

      @@SemFromAmsterdam123 Fake news

    • @anexpertonthematter1468
      @anexpertonthematter1468 Před 18 dny +6

      @@SemFromAmsterdam123 did you even watch the video? He's undefeated, undisputed goat of all time

    • @crackermc
      @crackermc Před 7 dny

      @@SemFromAmsterdam123 never lost a round, never lost a fight, never lost an interview,
      they don't call you the GOAT, they call you CHAEL SONNEN.

  • @HighFightIQ
    @HighFightIQ Před 11 měsíci +817

    I’ve never been so positive that someone who was never awarded a championship belt was a legitimate champion in my life. Uncle Chael also unknowingly saved my life from opiates. Regardless of records, controversy, or any other factor, Chael Sonnen is an absolute GOAT and his father would be extremely proud as we all are.

    • @omaremad2875
      @omaremad2875 Před 11 měsíci +2

      how you got out from it ? please 🤢

    • @HighFightIQ
      @HighFightIQ Před 10 měsíci

      @@omaremad2875 from what?

    • @omaremad2875
      @omaremad2875 Před 10 měsíci +7

      @@HighFightIQ opiates??? I'm suffering from 10 years trying to stop and after a while I fail every time! I take tramadol hcl and Lyrica pills also for 16 years of addiction level can you advice me I wanna learn from your experience you are a hero for being able to beat that terrible addition ❤❤🌹

    • @gregwelsh79
      @gregwelsh79 Před 7 měsíci

      @@omaremad2875 suboxin worked for me

    • @humanbean3
      @humanbean3 Před 3 měsíci

      methadone. suboxone. and most of all. MOVE AWAY FROM YOUR HOMETOWN. GO SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU DONT KNOW ANYONE.
      you might not even need methadone/suboxone if you have tramadol, gabapentin, seroquel, etc.
      hope you're doing good brother@@omaremad2875

  • @edward-kb9vp
    @edward-kb9vp Před 11 měsíci +492

    Chael Sonnen was the reason I started watching MMA. He is bigger than life and never ran from a fight. Thanks for the memories Chael

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 11 měsíci +3

      🔥

    • @mrheckles6076
      @mrheckles6076 Před 5 měsíci +1

      He never ran from money you mean... His big mouth got him into big fights, which is where the money is at...

    • @hadEs-vt2os
      @hadEs-vt2os Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@mrheckles6076 which means he never ran away from fights money was guaranteed either way he just fought the best guys and wasn't just beating up small guys in the division

    • @Youssef06_
      @Youssef06_ Před 5 měsíci

      @@mrheckles6076u the only one with a big mouth for kissing ds and sukin ds 💋

  • @balaj8877
    @balaj8877 Před rokem +1035

    One of the best documentaries I've seen ever. In my opinion, Chael has a much greater legacy and impact than most world champions. 🐐

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +21

      Thank you! And agreed!

    • @JL-xf4mh
      @JL-xf4mh Před 9 měsíci +12

      yea its cuz he never lost

    • @joelkoffi2806
      @joelkoffi2806 Před 8 měsíci

      what dick y'all smoking on

    • @chase5298
      @chase5298 Před 8 měsíci +2

      What an insane thing to say lmao. You must've only watched youtube documentaries

    • @Sahilsha-jj3sj
      @Sahilsha-jj3sj Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@chase5298 apparently it's some lame ass old running joke

  • @FuriousGeorge81
    @FuriousGeorge81 Před 11 měsíci +555

    "Chael couldn't fulfill that promise to his father, but in many ways, the legacy he built surpasses that of a world champion."
    Truth. I don't think that could have been said any better. I'd be willing to bet Chael's name is better known amongst people in general than half of the world champions out there. Maybe even more than that. Dude is a LEGEND.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 11 měsíci +10

      indeed my friend

    • @8oichi
      @8oichi Před 11 měsíci +9

      stg i cudnt name half the world champs even in the last five yrs but i can name the greatest to ever do it and undisputed champion- chael gahdam sonnen

    • @lepari9986
      @lepari9986 Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah definitely, but he didn't promise to built a legacy but to be a champion.

    • @eetfuk3571
      @eetfuk3571 Před 9 dny

      the fact that people still talk about Chael Sonnen being this "Undisputed" champion more than Aljo who was a legitimate 135lbs champion speaks volume onto it.

  • @Frank074
    @Frank074 Před 11 měsíci +306

    The legend made a promise to his dad and never stopped caring about fulfilling it. He might not have reached that goal, but created something that his father would be even more proud off. A belt is easy to be stripped off, his legacy ain't.

    • @samerhamze3551
      @samerhamze3551 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Real

    • @miaouew
      @miaouew Před 7 měsíci +2

      Hell yeah.

    • @lepari9986
      @lepari9986 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Well the belt can be stripped but his name would still be among the winners of it. He failed to fulfil the promise he made to a dying man but at least he tried.

    • @humanbean3
      @humanbean3 Před 3 měsíci

      it sounds cool and all but i have a hard time believing that wasn't just a cool story to go along with his entirely obvious made up character that he plays.

    • @Sisyphus599
      @Sisyphus599 Před 2 měsíci

      saddens me

  • @oxic88
    @oxic88 Před 11 měsíci +416

    Chael is such a polarising figure in MMA. I think you said it perfectly when you stated that although he never officially had gold strapped around his waist, he somehow surpassed a lot of champs with his legacy. I’m glad I was around to watch his fight career unfold, and I’m glad I’m around now to listen to his thoughts and commentary on current MMA. Undefeated and undisputed 💪🏼

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 11 měsíci +8

      💯💯

    • @rickysmith6041
      @rickysmith6041 Před 28 dny

      is he polarizing? Everyone I see loves him, including me. We even love him despite him being caught cheating multiple times, I'm not sure how why we do that

    • @giustinoscalise3177
      @giustinoscalise3177 Před 14 dny

      Chael is the most valuable mind to help grow UFC in a meaningful way. He's got his finger on the pulse. UFC being valued at $3 billion more than WWE looking back...WWE is a god damn behemoth. UFC has a problem

  • @ketocoachalex
    @ketocoachalex Před rokem +226

    Incredible to see the greatest middleweight of all time lulling all of those opponents into a false sense of security by pretending to get submitted, what a mastermind

  • @anonprada203
    @anonprada203 Před 6 měsíci +37

    The fact he doesn’t stutter or use filler words when he’s talking smack is inspirational lol. Just talking straight venom in a way everyone around him understands it’s amazing

  • @stratkiller2531
    @stratkiller2531 Před 11 měsíci +172

    Its just mind blowing to me how no one on Chaels team, nor Chael himself ever thought..."well maybe I should learn how to defend against a triangle choke" I have honestly never seen one guy lose by the same submission over and over and over and never learn anything...

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 11 měsíci +8

      🤣

    • @PoshYoshii62
      @PoshYoshii62 Před 5 měsíci +1

      innit

    • @xXxWhiskeytangoxXx
      @xXxWhiskeytangoxXx Před 5 měsíci +10

      That's exactly what I thought. Catch me 3x shame on me

    • @ff_van_petrol
      @ff_van_petrol Před 4 měsíci

      He actually gotta dumber to it... Ufc loss to the spider he said he didn't know he would lose a fight...after losing twice to it before.. Lool

    • @deathclawking8055
      @deathclawking8055 Před 3 měsíci +30

      He merely wanted to give himself a weakness so he wouldn’t get nerfed by the devs

  • @nvndoC
    @nvndoC Před rokem +20

    biggest rivalry in MMA
    CHAEL VS ARMBARS/TRIANGLE CHOKES

  • @anthonyweinersnose2583
    @anthonyweinersnose2583 Před 5 měsíci +28

    27:40 "I'd just tell him i tried'"
    Chael is a real one.

  • @CoolSmoovie
    @CoolSmoovie Před 3 měsíci +10

    “I don’t promote fights.”
    The greatest fight promoter of all time

  • @torchingsnowflakes7141
    @torchingsnowflakes7141 Před rokem +76

    Chael telling the story of Noguera brothers feeding a carrot to a bus was hilarious then the "that was a nasty line by me" quote. Plus pretending he thought tap meant he lost the round LMAO guy is a legend I dont care his father would be proud

  • @WhyNot-qw6vu
    @WhyNot-qw6vu Před 7 měsíci +57

    My god this is so heartbreaking, i have like zero ufc knowledge so i kinda learned about chael from clips and people commenting stuff and i was like alright I know they are exaggerating stuff for jokes but I genuinely believed he was a UFC champion so watching this and everytime he got a title fight i was like ok this is the one but to actually find out he was never champion and that clip when he said “i tried” it legit got me teary eyed

    • @Sisyphus599
      @Sisyphus599 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Same here. I can't get it out of my mind.

  • @matttaylor5245
    @matttaylor5245 Před 11 měsíci +41

    Just want to say I grew up not too far from West Linn Oregon. I too saw horrific things such as littering occour at a young age. There were even rumors going around town about a guy that built a tool shed, with electricity AND plumbing without the proper permits in his yard. Not everyone makes it out of upbringings like that. And only one goes on to become the UNDISPUTED, UNDEFEATED Greatest of all time. Chael Sonnen ladies and gentlemen. 👏 👏 👏 🎉🎉❤

  • @Big_Ego
    @Big_Ego Před rokem +68

    every time i watch sonen v silva im on the edge of my seat expecting a different result knowing full well whats about to happen. truly heartbreaking stuff

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +5

      Same brother

    • @jeremysmithers6119
      @jeremysmithers6119 Před rokem +8

      Without a doubt my favorite fight of all time. Even Silva admits Chael beat him up and down that fight. Honestly no better compliment you could ask for as a fighter I imagine.

  • @jodavey
    @jodavey Před měsícem +4

    He uses all great wrestling heel gimmicks. When he loses he says "No i didnt". Its Brilliant and made Ric Flair millions

  • @adamwalker5861
    @adamwalker5861 Před rokem +68

    Theres nobody like chael sonnen. Hes entertainment and toughness in one. Gotta love it.

  • @deni0303
    @deni0303 Před rokem +36

    Dude.. Chael’s gotta hate triangle chokes😂

  • @reeceh8048
    @reeceh8048 Před rokem +109

    I think some people forget that Chael can actually fight and he can beat up 99.9% of people out there!
    The guy took on 5 guys at once and won, that's Gangsta!!

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem

      🤣

    • @n0visual541
      @n0visual541 Před rokem +24

      @@lionelrivera_MMA it's not a joke. he literally beat up 5 guys in a bar.

    • @seams4186
      @seams4186 Před 11 měsíci +3

      ​@@n0visual541 He knows lol

    • @Sri_Random_thinGs
      @Sri_Random_thinGs Před 11 měsíci +1

      Mexicams r gangstets also black I don't thinknwhiye pple r gangstets

    • @CNYKnifeNut
      @CNYKnifeNut Před 11 měsíci

      @@Sri_Random_thinGs
      White people invented the entire concept of "gangster." Now it's just a race to the bottom to re-define the word.

  • @QenaitheCustodianGuard
    @QenaitheCustodianGuard Před rokem +85

    Fantastic doc my man!
    No man in MMA has more iconic moments on the mic, he is quoted so often, people repeat the "undefeated and undisputed" and "can't let you get close" mantra all over CZcams on random mma videos. After he said that line to Tito he said "that was a nasty line by me" that was so funny.
    Doing it all for his father, what a legend.

  • @floivanus
    @floivanus Před 11 měsíci +125

    There’s two clips that make me cry every time I see them; HBK Flair’s “ I love you” and Chael P’s “I tried”
    The true retirement of the greatest heels in the business

  • @thomaswilliam3417
    @thomaswilliam3417 Před 11 měsíci +44

    Been saying this for years, Chael was 2:17 mins away from being a double champ- 1:50 from decisioning Silva, 27 second from TKO/Doctor’s stopping Jones. 🐐 🐐

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před 11 měsíci +1

      🐐

    • @phoqueoeuf
      @phoqueoeuf Před 5 měsíci +1

      He wasn’t going to win on decision v Silva

    • @Demetrius4278ddfgg8
      @Demetrius4278ddfgg8 Před 5 měsíci +13

      @@phoqueoeuf he mauled him for 4 straight rounds. Watch the fight

    • @bighutch2202
      @bighutch2202 Před měsícem

      @Demetrius4278ddfgg8 yeah he just mysteriously lost the same way he normally does. Watch the fight, notice Silva is almost pulling guard by the end. He was going for that triangle eventually, he just waited for the right moment. As Chael tired, Silva seized the moment. Remember, Adesanya had to put himself in danger of KO to knockout Alex Pereria.

    • @marciocruz6973
      @marciocruz6973 Před 29 dny

      Chael was never a champion in any weight. Are you prople crazy? Or just can't read and check?
      Anderson fought with a broken rib and after the fight Chael tested positive for steroids and was suspended 18 months, reduced to 1 year after appeal. That's the reason why the second fight took so long, and without steroids ko in second round of the second fight.

  • @shahensha786
    @shahensha786 Před 9 měsíci +26

    When Chael said "he tried". Man, he actually tried so hard to become champion in various organizations. His father will be proud. The Real American Gangster.

    • @Jm_Corda
      @Jm_Corda Před 18 dny

      He tried so hard, that’s even more inspiring than many success

  • @dannooooooo
    @dannooooooo Před 10 měsíci +28

    For those who were there at the time, we got to witness sport history. There will be a day in the future when people look back on Chael's press conferences similarly to Ali and Rowdy Piper. 1 of a kind entertainer.
    And I remember watching that interview with Helwani the day after his fight with Lyoto where he retired, and I got so choked up when he got choked up. Something about seeing really deep emotion for a guy who's always kept up an entertaining facade, while his kids were there and stuff, it was real.

  • @Clarkjacksonfitness
    @Clarkjacksonfitness Před 8 měsíci +99

    The fact that Chael Sonnen was able to go undefeated and undisputed for his entire career is incredible!

    • @salttrader4113
      @salttrader4113 Před 6 měsíci

      😂

    • @marciocruz6973
      @marciocruz6973 Před měsícem +1

      It's a lie. Just check, never was a champion and lost many many times.

    • @Clarkjacksonfitness
      @Clarkjacksonfitness Před měsícem +1

      @@marciocruz6973 you believe everything you read on the internet 😂 Chael is undefeated

    • @marciocruz6973
      @marciocruz6973 Před měsícem

      @@Clarkjacksonfitness don't be silly. Just check both fights with Anderson Silva, fight with Machida, etc, etc.
      You are the one who believes in anything you read, no matter the facts. Why don't you check Chael resume in the UFC site?
      If you cannot find I'll be glad to send you the link.
      And, by the way, he was never champion! How can you justify if he, according to you, never lost 😂😂😂

    • @Clarkjacksonfitness
      @Clarkjacksonfitness Před 29 dny +2

      @@marciocruz6973bro you’re so easily fooled! Chael Sonnen has been undefeated since the day he was born. Everyone knows this

  • @LoadingNPC04
    @LoadingNPC04 Před 11 měsíci +32

    Watching this all play out live is one of the most deeply appreciated memories I have.
    Thanks for helping me relive it.
    Long live the king

  • @maxfoth2
    @maxfoth2 Před rokem +34

    Fantastic video, I don't know Chael or his father obviously, but his father would be beyond proud despite falling short of a world title.
    Chael was/is and will always be an absolute fucking gangster. I remember honestly not liking the guy at first because i was young and dumb and just didn't "get" his schtick, but it didn't take long after seeing more and more of his interviews before i became a huge fan. His YT channel is where he presents his insights into the fight game are fantastic and his wit is nothing short of brilliant (the clear MMA GOAT on the mic) and I haven't even mentioned his ridiculous wrestling skills and vastly underrated boxing abilities. In a slightly alternate dimension this absolute beast is the MW GOAT. Long live the American Gangster.

  • @philipcalvin5554
    @philipcalvin5554 Před rokem +12

    If the triangle choke didn't exist... man chael would be the undeniable goat.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +2

      🤣

    • @k9m42
      @k9m42 Před rokem +1

      Yeah, a choke from Judo which he says doesn’t work in MMA..

  • @HagakureJunkie
    @HagakureJunkie Před 7 měsíci +8

    And for the record, Chael is a world class act. His father would be proud.

  • @justarandomguyonthenet5316

    FINALLY!!!!!..... Someone has made a documentary of the undefeated and undisputed chael sonnen. Keep up the good work ma dude

  • @deuscast
    @deuscast Před rokem +7

    Trash talking GOAT
    One of the very few MMA heels who understand how the promo game works.

  • @JoeTheChicken26
    @JoeTheChicken26 Před rokem +48

    Someone should have taught him how to defend against a triangle choke.

  • @OfficialKoharu
    @OfficialKoharu Před 11 měsíci +29

    Chael's response with: "i tried" hit harder than a kidney punch. The nuts it's takes to say that when he didn't need to answer the interviewers question shows how mentally tough Chael is. Truly privileged to have watched his fights on TV... Respect.

  • @Bcole30xs
    @Bcole30xs Před rokem +68

    Never lost. Quite literally the goat.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +3

      🐐🐐

    • @sfprivateer
      @sfprivateer Před rokem +2

      Never even lost a round. That is seriously amazing!

    • @NoWoke6981
      @NoWoke6981 Před 11 měsíci

      Never lost huh? 😂😂😂
      Fedor Emelianenko have something to say about it 😂😂

    • @sfprivateer
      @sfprivateer Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@NoWoke6981 you might wanna check other 100 videos of Chael and check the comment section. You might find something relevant...

    • @Bcole30xs
      @Bcole30xs Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@NoWoke6981 yeah. he’s never lost.

  • @Davinhomx
    @Davinhomx Před 9 měsíci +6

    "I am the reason Waldo is hiding" has to be the greatest sentence ever spoken

  • @pedroj3432
    @pedroj3432 Před 7 měsíci +9

    "You bow in Brazil they'll beat you over the head and take your wallet"
    😂😂😂😂😂😂
    This is sad but true and it made me actually burst out laughing 😂

  • @Robert-he3ju
    @Robert-he3ju Před 11 měsíci +16

    Loved the video, awesome to see Uncle Chael respect it as well. He's truly the actual GOAT of MMA, regardless of resume he moved mountains to make it so much more exciting.

  • @kolakoala6702
    @kolakoala6702 Před 4 měsíci +4

    That was beautiful and very respectful. Thank you ❤

  • @joshuachurchwell7323
    @joshuachurchwell7323 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I love Chael Sonnen, he really did change the sport in ways nobody else has. He was must see tv and still is. I watch every video he puts out on his CZcams channel. Great video, really enjoyed watching it.

  • @darrenwardell1471
    @darrenwardell1471 Před rokem +22

    Good documentary, good commentary. Good clips, you didn't talk so much as to become annoying, yet it was well explained. I check out Cheal clips all the time but didn't know the full history. Seeing him tear up was new. Good job

  • @haroldcicero1927
    @haroldcicero1927 Před 4 měsíci +4

    His father is very proud of him

  • @jeremysmithers6119
    @jeremysmithers6119 Před rokem +18

    After I watched Conor vs Khabib I started getting more invested into MMA. Chael was the first “entertainment” fighter I watched and looked back on his fights, interviews and trash talk. Sonnen vs Silva is definitely still my favorite fight of all time. Win or lose, champion or not, we all know his father is proud of The Bad Guy.

  • @tylersworld91
    @tylersworld91 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Amazing documentary, damn i cried at the end a lil bit. Chael is one of the greatest to do it

  • @datcrazywhiteboy6205
    @datcrazywhiteboy6205 Před rokem +6

    "I will do a home invasion on you and cut the power to your house" Uncle Chael

  • @bowlingpin_3705
    @bowlingpin_3705 Před rokem +46

    Your vids deserve a lot more credit. Great editing, explanations, facts, research, the list goes on. When I found this channel I expected way more subs. You’ll get the credit eventually, keep up the good work 👍

  • @alexisflores7066
    @alexisflores7066 Před rokem +14

    He's the reason I became a fan of the sport... Btw I hadn't heard that "I'm the reason waldo hides" 😂 he's great lol

  • @medoo7825
    @medoo7825 Před rokem +14

    Ayooo I have waited for a while for you to finally post a long video, let's goooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +2

      Thanks my friend! How do you feel about the bad guy?

    • @medoo7825
      @medoo7825 Před rokem +1

      ​@@lionelrivera_MMA He isn't the bad guy, he isn't the good guy, Uncle Chael is THE GUY. Undisputed, undefeated.

  • @donavonhoward114
    @donavonhoward114 Před rokem +10

    I think Chael would have been successful at anything he chose to pursue in life. He's already proven that with his CZcams podcast/show. I love how the guy doesn't take himself too seriously, but he also never crossed that imaginary line where he would have become a joke in people's eyes. That's why he is so hard to dislike. It's just a bonus that the dude can fight with the best of the best. I was one of the guys that hated seeing Sonnen getting choked out, or arm bared in fights that he was dominating. I have never seen anyone dominate Anderson Silva like Chael did. Weidman had freak luck on his side (even though I do think he would have been a tough match for Silva regardless of the freakish events that transpired), and Michael Bisping out boxed Silva instead of trying to take the fight to the ground, but Chael almost took Silva's belt by winning just short of 5 straight rounds in dominant ground and pound fashion, and he managed to also out strike Silva on the feet which wasn't anyone's prediction going into that fight. It still hurts to see Chael get triangle choked in the last 30 seconds of that first matchup every time I look back at the fight. The second matchup pissed me off equally as much as a fan because it came down to a simple mistake from Sonnen in the striking game that got him rocked by Silva despite winning most of the rematch up to that point. Chael had the perfect set of skills, and the perfect style to be able to manhandle Anderson Silva with his strength, and a smothering ground attack, but he fell short of having his greatest moment in the sun. Sonnen's failures are a testament to how tough it is to win, and keep winning in mma. Even the best tend to have many setbacks in mma on their way to the top of the mountain. Not everybody get's there, even if they are good enough to do it. Sonnen is definitely a HOF UFC fighter. And in my eyes, he will always be undefeated, and undisputed.

  • @MIkhailCruverov
    @MIkhailCruverov Před rokem +10

    I hate how people talk about Conor started talking and promoting stuff. Chael was undoubtedly the pioneer of this.

    • @gareth2736
      @gareth2736 Před rokem +2

      And he was a lot funnier than Connor

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem

      🐐

    • @sanskarsinghpawar2146
      @sanskarsinghpawar2146 Před rokem

      Chael is definitely better but I think what made the difference is charisma and the mystic rise.
      Chael was better but he lost some fights but Connor was not only talking trash but was always doing what he was saying which made him an immediate attraction

  • @615AL
    @615AL Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video, and thank you for it. People will remember Chael S far beyond those who became world champs. He is a world champ and I know his Dad would be very proud of him for the exciting career that he carved out. Most of all his Dad would want to be more proud of the Dad and Husband Chael is to his family....... The most important of it all...,

  • @jfc-johnsfightingchampions5508
    @jfc-johnsfightingchampions5508 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You gave it one hell of a go Chael, and I'm sure your dad is up there smiling! He'd be very very proud

  • @kaalisurfer600
    @kaalisurfer600 Před rokem +10

    superb documentary!Love him or hate him but you just cant ignore him,the one and only Chael Sonnen,great man

  • @lukegrim3858
    @lukegrim3858 Před 9 měsíci +4

    "I can't let you get close" is one of the most anime lines ever uttered by a martial artist

  • @jameshardensfatsuit5726
    @jameshardensfatsuit5726 Před 11 měsíci

    loved the video. ive been a fan for years, and there were some things i didnt know. awesome research and quality 💯

  • @jaysmith2151
    @jaysmith2151 Před rokem +2

    This is by far the best Chael P American gangster Sonnen documentary I've ever seen in my life... Outstanding job as Uncle Chael put it.

  • @MaskreyDCFC
    @MaskreyDCFC Před 11 měsíci +3

    This was absolutely brilliant! Fantastic work mate gained a subscriber right here, and can’t wait for more upcoming videos 👏👏

  • @TheElbowMerchant
    @TheElbowMerchant Před rokem +18

    Yes! I dig the long-form content. As for Chael Sonnen, yeah, his mouth did give him many opportunities, but not the way Tito's ex's mouth did. So there's that. Of all of the things he said, nothing came close to him telling his already deceased dad, "I tried," when he couldn't win a major title in MMA. Shit gets me every time.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +2

      Awesome glad you liked it my friend. The Tito comment lmaooo

    • @TheElbowMerchant
      @TheElbowMerchant Před rokem +2

      ​@lionelrivera_MMA Chael is a Goddamn savant on the mic, and Tito is, well . . . Tito: who can't string a coherent series of thoughts into a sentence. Chael walked Tito right into that line, which was just perfection. And despite not being able to keep the promise to his dad by winning the championship, I'm certain his father would be incredibly proud.

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +1

      @@TheElbowMerchant he would definitely be proud

  • @abijose2793
    @abijose2793 Před 11 měsíci

    Someone as great as Chael deserves an entire feature length documentary.
    Great work on the video

  • @jonathansanchez2971
    @jonathansanchez2971 Před rokem +12

    If Uncle Cheal approves, you're doing something right kid.

  • @EmilioEditz
    @EmilioEditz Před rokem +18

    Great editing! Amazing storytelling too!! Lionel you are the GOAT!! 👊

  • @kw1nz33
    @kw1nz33 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video. I’ve always wanted to know more about his story and you explained it well

  • @hulleciiibowsz1214
    @hulleciiibowsz1214 Před 5 měsíci

    This is just phenomenal ! Great job brother Salute from Belgium :D

  • @ollllllllllo1518
    @ollllllllllo1518 Před rokem +30

    Man great job and video for one of my favorite ever he really was a man on a mission Whatever he loses he does not give up and rises stronger than ever
    And that is out of respect for the memory of his father, and this deserves a lot, and he entered history for his loss. Without the loss, we may find him satisfied with what he did and become one of the forgotten champion As some say, not every champion is a legend Not every legend is a champion again great jop one of the best mma documentary i see in long time 👌 👍

  • @gt8932
    @gt8932 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Chael was caught sleeping on that Anderson Silva fight. He clearly won that if he didn't slip. What a career. That was greatness.

  • @notstewie5103
    @notstewie5103 Před rokem +2

    This is amaizing. Great job on this Lionel!
    This is some of your best work yet. Loved it!

  • @barackobama9343
    @barackobama9343 Před 6 měsíci +2

    " I AM THE REASON WALDO IS HIDING!" ..... that one line was possibly the GREATEST SHIT TALK EVER!!!!!!

  • @Freebandzz187
    @Freebandzz187 Před rokem +11

    watched every second Loved every bit Chael was a badass a legend!!!

  • @Skeddie-qq8mz
    @Skeddie-qq8mz Před rokem +6

    You forgot the part where he became the first undefeated president of the United States

  • @willd6515
    @willd6515 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome content, really enjoyed this one.
    So did Chael I guess!

  • @MoonLint
    @MoonLint Před 8 měsíci

    Chael was the guy who made me want to watch the UFC, his promo and quotes was true to the sense of the word "badass" while being a badass himself. Awesome work keep it up.

  • @byron33333
    @byron33333 Před rokem +6

    say what you want, sonnen is one of the greatest fighters to ever walk the face of the earth. awesome documentary.

  • @mintconditioncoinrings
    @mintconditioncoinrings Před rokem +6

    Chael P Sonnen from the mean streets of West Linn is an absolute legend of the sport. Man it feels good to be a gangster!!!! 💯 % 🔥

  • @saberridereren
    @saberridereren Před 11 měsíci

    Such a good job ❤ nice script, sharp cut and charming narration. Thank you. And Chael Sonnen, a world class person 👏

  • @user-ny5ed3dw2i
    @user-ny5ed3dw2i Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your videos are...
    just amazing 💥

  • @thekinghash
    @thekinghash Před 11 měsíci +10

    Chael lost a lot but you can’t take away his massive balls of steel

  • @noiztrauma
    @noiztrauma Před 10 měsíci +6

    If you have been a fan of the WWF Attitude era, especially the rock and stone cold you can clearly see how Chael kinda mixed up the rock and stone colds character and made it his own. Even the line "you absolutely suck" and the way he said it is 100% the rock.

  • @101fng
    @101fng Před 7 měsíci

    Chael is the goat because he made the people want to see the fights. He had the raw talent and the skill to make for a REAL fight. Nobody can honestly say they didn’t think he could win. Everybody knew he could back up the talk. He was always a relatively safe bet, even against the champs.

  • @Mashamillions
    @Mashamillions Před 11 měsíci

    Yo this documentary brought be back to the best days of ufc!!! Chael Sonnen is a legendary fighter 🎉

  • @datcrazywhiteboy6205
    @datcrazywhiteboy6205 Před rokem +6

    That freestyle by Uncle Chael is also undefeated

  • @williamnelson8631
    @williamnelson8631 Před rokem +3

    Great Job on the documentary. Undefeated and Undisputed

  • @Azrael442
    @Azrael442 Před 7 měsíci

    I thouroughly enjoyed that, thank you.
    Subscribed!

  • @courtneygoldsmith6083
    @courtneygoldsmith6083 Před 11 měsíci

    This video was so well put togeather , loved it !

  • @sbear6553
    @sbear6553 Před rokem +7

    Can you do more of these long videos this one was very entertaining

    • @lionelrivera_MMA
      @lionelrivera_MMA  Před rokem +3

      I appreciate that my friend. I will be doing more of these in the future

  • @user-sj1xn7wm2b
    @user-sj1xn7wm2b Před rokem +3

    I like Chael , He paved the way for trash talkers like Conor , Colby and Cejudo...!! Mark G Dublin Ireland !!

  • @yourbadday89
    @yourbadday89 Před 8 měsíci +1

    he actually did maintain his promise, he's the UFC world champion of trash talk. give this man the belt

  • @ilikemathlikeilike420
    @ilikemathlikeilike420 Před měsícem

    usually hate these videos (as they miss a lot, or get info wrong), but your breakdowns have been the opposite of that, and great. solid content. good work.

  • @datcrazywhiteboy6205
    @datcrazywhiteboy6205 Před rokem +5

    "I can't let you get close" Uncle Chael

  • @ashleyjiron3719
    @ashleyjiron3719 Před rokem +4

    Your videos always tell a great story. ❤

  • @michaelloucks4448
    @michaelloucks4448 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I think chael sonen had the heart of a lion he gave 110 percent to the UFC and he has nothing to not be proud of great fighter . I mean come on man how many fighters put Anderson Silva on his rear end so many times in one fight none. But chael did. Hey chael if you ever see this post we love and respect you big time and we miss you bro.

  • @Spacezee110
    @Spacezee110 Před rokem +4

    This is quite outstanding work. Chael would be proud 👏 *and after writing this i noticed he commented*

  • @AiydnnCantu
    @AiydnnCantu Před rokem +2

    I love how accurate everything in this video is

  • @chase5298
    @chase5298 Před 8 měsíci +6

    "You bow in Brazil they'll hit you over the head and take your wallet out of your pocket" Chael is truly the funniest dude in UFC history to me. Add that onto being a certified badass with the heart of a lion and what do you have? A living legend.