Chael Sonnen Addresses "Race-Baiting" Criticism

Chael Sonnen, speaking with Fox 11's Cage Talk host, James Koh, addresses the criticism that he is a "race-baiter." He also explains why he intends to invite Anderson Silva to be one of his guest coaches for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter show to be filmed in Brazil.

[@Tuca46]

That's funny, because here in Brasil almost every fan was actually on chael side.

[@martonfitness]

How is that even possible lol

[@kiddisley5890]

Yea i doubt you know about everyone in brazil. And im positive every Brazilian was not on chaels side

[@joebloggs6922]

@@kiddisley5890 It's called hyperbolism or exaggeration. Obviously not everyone was but a lot of them were. Silva did not come across well especially in the Ultimate Fighter

[@DavidsonAlan]

@@martonfitness Yeah, im brazilian and chael even had a fan club here

[@TheAxe4Ever]

@@kiddisley5890 Did he say EVERY Brazilian? Try a little reading comprehension son.

[@Hellblazer311]

Undefeated and undisputed

[@leerobinson3135]

@Mr nobody Returns if I could smack someone over the internet it would be you

[@flameguy3416]

@Mr nobody Returns who was? Mr Jon Jones the coke fiend? Chael doesn't do steroids steroids use Chael's bloodstream to extract pure Testosterone.

[@agnosticii]

Chael Sonnen is one of the last people in mma who should be linked to racism-it's simply absurd.

[@cosmogamer9914]

exactly. the reporter uses chael shitting on Brazilians as an example....."Brazilian" is not a race, moron

[@saprissa30]

Your name already tell you are a fucking imbecile, chael is the first of be related with racism. He is a racist piace of shit. We don't need those guys in our republican side.

[@deadcrawler99]

x x lol ur pansy ass is just as sensitive as the liberals. Chael wasnt being serious with that trash talk. If you cant handle entry-level banter you need to stay off the internet

[@792bnz]

@@deadcrawler99 chael is a racist and very deceptive. You and the others that say no are too stupid to see, or you're a racist yourself who operates just like Chael

[@deadcrawler99]

792bnz no i just have balls and know how to take a joke u pussy

[@flip4247]

why do reporters have to be condescending and rude is that a requirement.

[@coryburns9161]

Because they think they are better than you

[@jfuentss]

They do it to get reactions and ultimately views.

[@gavinore1507]

This interviewer was really respectful what are you talking about? Watch any of Chaels major interviews and you’ll se a big contrast

[@samanmm]

Chael is just too smart for these other MMA fighters. They don't understand everything they do just makes him look smarter. hail the puppet master

[@KnobCreekBandit]

Chael was such a great coach too, so devoted. Even in this interview he spoke honestly about how he would give his all to his athletes, and Lord did it show, he won over the hearts in that TUF season of a lot of folks

[@meacomefeyou]

Sonnen knows how to move the crowd naturally.

[@FluffeyPandasWorld]

Chael was by far the best ultimate fighter coach both seasons no drama just trying to help and improve his guys would actually spend time to bond with them outside of training few coaches spent the time with their guys that chael did plus he won both challenges.

[@ethylblumpkin378]

Everytime I hear someone pronounce it 'Wunderlei Silva', I feel like shoving a rusty screw driver in my ear.

[@chrisweber6090]

@Island Mike it was a better time 4 years ago...

[@titansfitness3393]

U mean ur ass, not ear

[@jimsheppard3166]

Are you talking about former Pride Middleweight champion Waunderlay Silva??

[@WoeIsLee]

Ughhh a grown man saying "Is that for realz?"

[@kevincito946]

it was his sad attempt at sounding “hip/cool”.

[@jordanaug81]

"Colorful remarks" about Brazilians? This country searches high & low for anything that MIGHT be considered race baiting no matter how ridiculous or irrelevant it may be. Give me a fucking break with chael sonnen being a "race baiter".

[@gtbwi]

he didn't say anything that I can disagree with Chael Sonnen is an intelligent man not to mention a great fighter that's why I'm a fan he's not a bullshiter

[@jesusespinoza2712]

I love Chael, nothings wrong with joking around he isn't saying it out of anger and hatred but to get people wild up & watch the fight. Great man, great entertainer I hope he fights in the UFC sooner rather than later.

[@meacomefeyou]

This guy is funny and knows what he is doing and does it well great entertainment is when you like something and don't in the moment even know quite why. He draws the mind and ears in.

[@wizzi0]

Chael Sonnen = GOAT heel

[@tryhardtrynot]

"Is that forealz?" Helluva newsman.

[@StrategyYouDidntKnow]

Chael is far from one dimensional. He has a good wrestling base. You forget he has a good submission game (vs Shogun) and can set up his take downs very well with his striking (vs The Spider). His ability to get on his opponents nerves is second to none and that causes frustration which leads to more mistakes by his opponents. Much more than just one dimension. I'd like to see more versatility with Chael's takedowns.

[@saprissa30]

He is one dimensional, he is predictable, he is dumb and he is racist.

[@andmillions]

@@saprissa30 Brazilian isn't a race. Don't be so sensitive. He's selling fights.

[@TtoMyJ14]

I like chael but that wasnt first time he was asked that question as dan lebatard asked him that question not that long ago.

[@michaeljames4630]

staged

[@JERTHITA]

I was actually there when this happened and Silva looked stupid showing up with a camera crew. I'm standing in line to meet chael and was about the 8th person in line and saw it go down. I was shouting for sonnon to punch Silva on his on camera show

[@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508]

Are they saying Brazil is a race?

[@OGguilliano]

he's the best

[@douglascasey3486]

I don't know why Chael gave this guy his time, but Chael handle it well. The guy just couldn't get beyond race and have a great interview.

[@NewCanadianTurtle]

This is going to be one interesting season of Tuf

[@LivingLifeFull]

is it out yet? what season?

[@NewCanadianTurtle]

TUF Brazil season 3. Trust me, it's not worth watching. Probably one of the worst seasons and worst fighters I've ever seen from Brazil

[@michaeljames4630]

we shall see...

[@hankgoldenshaft]

Chael is a great coach, the guy doesn’t half-ass anything he does.

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

people have gotten soft!

[@hunterdka]

Damn UFC fight pass why couldn't it be just on regular TV.

[@MusicKnowledge1]

Just watch it on the net free

[@colbylacefield796]

Recommend many years later.. thank you KZbin

[@michaeljames4630]

thanks

[@HTXrios]

Since when is brasil a race?

[@ooooa9046]

Confidence

[@hlipp2122]

Insulting the country of Brazil is NOT racist. Brazil is a country not a race and one of the most racially diverse countries in the world as well. If someone was to insult the United States as a country that also would NOT be racist

[@FightTalkMMA]

Chael biting his tongue

[@dopewarszh6429]

Till this day undefeated and undisputed the gangster!

[@blakericha9368]

Shogun, Belfort or Junior Dos Santos would be much better than bringing Anderson. He wants to teach these guys how to fight not how to dance.

[@Viciouses]

Vun door lay?? I thought it was Van der lei... Yeah, Wanderlei Siliva.

[@brodyllc]

Chael is a G

[@mickygchannel]

That last line LOL i love it!

[@7477238]

Chael should retire after fighting Wanderlei win or lose. He has a bright future in commentating and hosting shows and has fought a ton of great battles. Chael is without a doubt tough but he's one dimensional with his wrestling and right now in MMA there are a ton fighters with a very diverse skill set. He made a mistake fighting Rashad Evans especially after beating Shogun Hua and getting back in the winner's circle.

[@buckfutter1009]

He isnt going to retire until he gets the belt

[@joelhasz1793]

Chael will most likely retire when he's done fighting the best in LHW

[@LeandroAlmeida108]

buckfutter1009 lol, do u wanna see him fight at 98 years old?

[@Jarrodmontelius]

This is funny in hindsight.

[@godzangel100]

i thought he didint perticipate in selling fights and didint do it for entertainment humm chael .. and its not the first time hes been asked that question stil love the guy tho but cmon son lol

[@breezeblock9145]

his wife was in the studio, i think the ''real'' chael sonnen is out when shes around

[@SERBIAZ]

The interviewer needs to stop squinting

[@KSH172]

Lol

[@juicydumpling7865]

Entertainer company promoter self promoter. A clever guy

[@johnnymcblaze]

Sow division where there is unity.

[@fiachradillon]

Where’s the reporters eyes ?

[@samthesnowman666]

hot dad

[@martinedeards5424]

was really funny when lubbatard first called him a race baiter 😂😂

[@benzeltser9851]

I guess we love dckheads

[@jeffreykistler5125]

#decontextualization via video editing

[@chrispatrick9200]

Lmao cut clip. Show the whole thing. When he tell you the difference in racism

[@everyoneknowssomethingbutn3060]

Kiss the 💍

[@leerobinson3135]

He does like to play with afro hair but that's about it

[@LeagueCritic]

yea silva was stupid but so is chael. he says its entertainment but on several other occassions says its all real.

[@sas9853]

It's funny they call him a race bater because of what he said about brazil... so Brazil is a race now? Anderson is black, vanderlei is white so is lyoto shogun all these guys so what's the logic here. Brazil is a mixed race

[@suaygiri]

a real republican, contraditing himself a lot ..., not that the dems are better then reps, all the same shit namely servents of the big money

[@datruth1547]

over rated bum

[@Deevon]

are u crazy ? thats CHAEL P SONNEN . THE BEST TO EVER LOL

[@robin212212]

over rated by whom? he is pretty good and a great promoter of ufc and mma in general.

[@AmazingProspectingLetters]

Are you saying that the top 10 rankings are bs?

[@chad5898]

Da Truth its sucks that your name is “ da truth “ and everything came out of your mouth is crap

[@manny3447]

You’re jealous haha go cry.