Chael Sonnen | Food Truck Diaries | BELOW THE BELT with Brendan Schaub

Brendan meets up with UFC/Bellator Icon and MMA Analyst Chael Sonnen to dig into some low-carb BBQ and talk retirement, upcoming fights, and more.
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BELOW THE BELT explores the intersection of combat sports and pop culture through the eyes of former fighter, comedian and red carpet host Brendan Schaub. The program discusses the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. Below the Belt features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs.

[@aidsandfire]

Oh Brendan don't get it twisted... This is Chael's show now

[@davidpeacock8276]

Lol, I had the same thought. This is the only episode I watched all of and I wont watch another until Chael returns

[@DhillonBeats7]

😂😂😂😂

[@GabRiel-pb3ye]

ceefar .. nah don’t get it twisted chael.. it’s still brendan’s show

[@jackscott345]

@@GabRiel-pb3ye it's a joke

[@GabRiel-pb3ye]

Jack Scott .. I know 🙄

[@smac919]

I think one of the big reasons why Chael is able to work for the UFC, ESPN and Bellator is because he's a universal fan favorite.

[@stevetoth7136]

Tito's wife kneeling comment, after when Tito is saying how despicable Chael is, and Chael is doing the bicep flex with the thumbs pointing to himself smiling is one of my all time Fav moment from a performer in any sport

[@smutleybutcher]

Everyone loves Chael, he’s fantastic. The promos he’d cut if he joined WWE would put their entire roster to shame

[@Pandemos]

@@stevetoth7136 there weren't never no marriage.

[@dondraper4438]

@@Pandemos You're a punk

[@trayyoutube]

Facts

[@TheHotchoclate101]

Chael is the most well spoken person I’ve ever listened to. He’s never stuttered...

[@slickpride]

Could listen to him talk about cutting grass. It's such a talent.

[@nicholasmaxwell9899]

@@user-ht9mh4cm3f Yes I'm sure you know a ton of people who are more well spoken, "homie". 🤣

[@TA-hf6si]

He sounds like he came from a rich strict family with high expectations for him.

[@Tbo1235]

Truls Andersen he sounds like he came from a working class family

[@andreborges3849]

kaya you should go out more... :)

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

"Stalking is romances lost art." -Sonnen They don't call you the bad guy for no reason.

[@tylerblair318]

Sukhdev R34 are you stupid or just looking for attention?

[@gloominaati3105]

@@tylerblair318 not everyone speaks american

[@rugnao1]

Trying to find the retweet button

[@rpark44]

Stalking...how I met and married my parole officer.

[@mdb11yearsago2]

Must hve watched the series "YOU"

[@cainbradley8697]

Brendan: Chael you are never negative Chael: Brendan, I can’t let you get close

[@malachigrant4310]

Cain Bradley “come heah muddah fucka” - wanderlei voice

[@willybonilla8642]

LMFAOOOOOOOOO

[@codyjacobson9475]

Cain Bradley hahaha 😂

[@pairamakrishna2]

Lmao

[@ovguardians4479]

Ok great 👌

[@dustinkilburn]

What TF is it about Chael? He’s so goddamn great. Storytelling on another level.

[@gcgnatorcats6888]

Doubt it

[@theanarchy4003]

Intellegent as hell

[@joshholzinger6482]

I would probably listen to Chael describe what's going on as he watches pain dry. He is that good.

[@jarodandrew9933]

So true, he’s very intelligent and enthusiastic. When he talks he projects his voice, it forces you to pay attention. He should be at the table with Rogan calling fights.

[@dcap09876]

Iq and willingness to go into very personal details which make you clearly understand hes been in the situation

[@adambarges7761]

Chael is the first person on this show ive seen actually say thank you to someone for serving food

[@brianrobinson1759]

Brandol "Here's a question, but first my answer" Swab

[@ankityadav6447]

It's so annoying

[@aj6835]

So fucking true

[@Shahblahgoo]

He gotta take some pointers from his boy Joe on how to have a convo

[@empathywarrior444]

He's so gay

[@markdavis8430]

The only gangster that’s his own bodyguard

[@Chasing.Gr8ness]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@TexanBoy3]

That’s a real gangster lol

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

He's not even close to a gangster

[@gameboywonderbred8925]

It’s Brenda.He needs a booty guard

[@paulbruce4177]

@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo a gangster who can't let you get close

[@twillis873]

I hope Chael does JRE again while he’s in LA

[@jimmyv1753]

Nogueira Karát agree he is great on the show. I think that’s where his podcast career started like most guys who do joes show. But Chael is great

[@dimarazruv7032]

nobody: Chael Sonnen: "George Masvidal"

[@areshotrod6395]

Jorge=George in Spanish

[@benitodifrancesco7254]

@@areshotrod6395 george more vital

[@nicolasmoon8394]

He goes by both pronunciations of his name bro. Just spelled Jorge either way.

[@bradyc07vlogs38]

😂

[@creamofthecrop5868]

Just like some of these guys pronounce Jose like joesay.

[@ric0surf]

the most underrated MMA fighter! living legend. respect.

[@michaelkenna4697]

He’s been running these streets for years...

[@dominickschrute3084]

And hes still here, and so is fear...

[@haydenchristensen1404]

Bodies hit the ground, when the Bad Guy comes to town!

[@masonchidley7154]

@@haydenchristensen1404 American gangsta!

[@jessejames2546]

Hayden Christensen 🎶 American Gangsta this man will put a hurt on you, you’ll me crying for your momma by the time he’s thru, best believe he’s the American Gangsta 🎶

[@superskunk6629]

What happened to those tunes the end of the videos

[@IsaacHozz]

Chael's in this episode? Okay great!

[@lewismilne8082]

Let me tell you about this episode

[@diegorobles100able]

Isaac Hoz just how good is food truck food¿?

[@alexkillen8684]

What a shit comment to get so many likes lol

[@alexkillen8684]

I mean I liked it to but I don't know why

[@manaspandit2947]

Grate

[@comfortablynumblbg]

I love how for a split second at various times Uncle Chael looks at Schaub like he's an idiot.

[@DGRIFF]

21:41 Did Brendan actually say something funny? I'm impressed hahaha

[@_________9996]

Uncle Chael's already made 500 videos out of the talking points in this video without actually saying any more or less and I don't regret watching a second of any of them

[@Baby_Bear769]

Favorite episode of this by far. Chael is really good at making it like a genuine conversation and giving his full attention/energy to anyone interviewing him (except Dan LeBastard of course). Food truck owner seemed like a nice guy too. Glad he took the opportunity to show some extra service during his exposure.

[@kdb8000]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Dan LeBastard had me howling

[@arizonatea3734]

Lmao thanks for that great reminder

[@robinhoodspiderman]

The bad guy can tell a good story. I was in stitches when they brought up the Masvidal story.

[@Razorjaw86]

Man I’d love to have an hour long conversation with Chael just about anything

[@rexross5189]

XOTWOD

[@rebbelic6876]

Word

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Brendan: Dont listen to my picks. Don’t listen to my picks, ever. Way ahead of ya

[@jeffeverett1599]

Brendan is such a nut rider it is pathetic to watch him act like a chameleon, he will change his story to fit the agenda of the conversation...such a two faced fuck it is pathetic!!

[@christopherwhiteside4448]

Ain't you edgy

[@arizonatea3734]

Breaking news on info 5 years old

[@teamgitusome]

lol

[@ericarmandolazarit-orozco2577]

JD Young Brendan shouldntve said that . he is putting himself down

[@Real_Iceout]

The father of all bad guys: *the nicest guy to ever walk the earth*

[@chrislazar3511]

Too much of something is actually the other thing...

[@squirtle8060]

Colby Covington: We gots to have the strippers 😂

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Colby went to backpage

[@thefloridamanofytcomments5264]

Patrick bp got shut down for human trafficking years ago

[@treroney4720]

Patrick 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yessr7535]

We need a part 2 with Chael!

[@steveknoxville5224]

About time they had real fighter on this week. All hail Chael.

[@fred4137]

He had Dom Cruz last week

[@fred4137]

@Isak Dahl Of course. I'm an idiot

[@crook4life513]

he had Jorge masvidal on too. what u talkin about

[@crook4life513]

Leonardo gonçalves lol. ok Leon

[@crook4life513]

Leonardo gonçalves Jorge masvidal politely answer Leon Edwards question. and leon Edwards replied by saying "shut up". so jorge walked up to leon. and leon put his hands up while with his crew . that's self defense and lol no one gives a fuck about ur brother those 2 situations are different. get that stick out ur ass my man

[@NPow94]

Chael is the KING of answering his own questions on another interviewers channel

[@ricoladronn732]

Had a smile on my face the whole video. Best episode so far. Love Chael

[@brianthompson891]

Chael personifies what a real man should be. The worlds a better place with people like him, total respect.

[@LvL69Gengar]

Brendan: So I heard this story... Chael: The only story I know is about Tito's ex-wife

[@GolfTool]

The question still remains, just how good are those sandwiches?

[@weignerleigner3037]

OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! HE FRONT KICKED HIM TO THE FACE!

[@advancedtheories1332]

we need to keep Tito alive. he is a meme.

[@RelentlessPedigree]

Negative. Never said

[@codykeane6107]

Masvidal really took "I can't let you get close" to the extreme

[@empathywarrior444]

Best comment

[@murrill34]

😭

[@yoloswaggins2161]

Chael is so entertaining props to him

[@brettsutherland8390]

These two going back and forth with stories is amazing!

[@Lucky_Patrick]

One minute and a half in and Brendan is already answering for the guest. This has to be a new record

[@begood2all330]

Lucky Patrick 😂

[@checksoverstripes2498]

Lucky Patrick 😂😂😂

[@LightofAllah00]

16:23 "I couldn't telyahwhoovabawa card"

[@malachigrant4310]

Robert Baratheon dead😂😂😂

[@edgaryoung1946]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@hugojoao1071]

Ahahahahaa

[@donniefights5668]

That’s actually a very accurate transcription

[@scottbrobeck6809]

Brandon CTE Schwab

[@DGE123]

Chael doing his public service taking 'special' students out for lunch and helping them to clap!

[@Pinstripedood]

Brandon Showers: "Cheal you're the only guys who has never talked negatively about anyone." *Jon Jones's blood pressure spikes*

[@saatvik1585]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulgoodwin4239]

sure, blame the blood pressure on chael

[@cardiocain2122]

Lmao "BRANDON SHOWERS" 😂😂😂

[@cooperhenricksen7925]

Saatvik Anderson silva

[@benryan6130]

Tito has a small heart attack

[@P-unit27]

Brendan: Tell me why you're so successful Chael: Well... Brendan: HOLD UP I WANNA ANSWER THIS ONE

[@user-rh3to9cu4x]

I got annoyed by that immediately and now I just came to comment and I'm not watching it to the end.

[@fndfnd1]

Гаврило Принцип try watching the fighter and the kid... he can’t go 5 seconds without interrupting Callen

[@russellmathura6532]

@@user-rh3to9cu4x its Chael u should know he's still going to say the most

[@DaCake2]

So true

[@angrycharcoalcat]

Then his response......"uuuuuh your, uuuuuuh nice and never talk bad about fighters" damn even Jordan Peterson would say that's a spot on analysis. Smh Brenda.

[@thaifighter6132]

i feel like talking to chael high would be the greatest experience ever

[@constantineiordanidis4334]

the bad guy is always high, we're just low

[@theanarchy4003]

Biggest arms

[@thaifighter6132]

@@jaybeam1466 damn bro you might wanna cut back on the weed

[@Do.kenneth]

@24:37 Chael hits us with the “i can’t let you get close” pose

[@tyroneeasy9804]

This comment made me laugh way too hard. Blessings man. 😂

[@gianflavio_]

That masvidal story cracks me up every single time 😂

[@McLovinlt]

I cutout pics of Chael and stick them in my locker.

[@mannyachi4960]

Iamverysmart holy shit me too bro

[@crowns9966]

This is one of the best comments ever lmaooo

[@ausvstheagenda]

This comment didn’t make sense until the last part of the video lmfao

[@barejokestv2684]

Your sooooo gay

[@dulezninjaman4788]

Iamverysmart I cut chael’s arms and stick them on my pics

[@DoomSquadTennis]

great combo honestly, really enjoyed listening to these two

[@whocares43003]

I agree

[@samueladams7102]

Inside Schaub's mind: I can't wait to see a DC Jon Jones trilogy at heavyweight Chael: I don't want to see Jones and DC again, we've seen it twice Schaub: Yeah I don't want to see them at heavyweight

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Chael said he'd like to see it at heavyweight so you're wrong

[@saatvik1585]

@@MichaelP-ke1tm 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacohenry5]

he literally said first that he does not want to see that fight. Why watch this series if you don't like the guy????

[@TehUltimateSnake]

its a joke guys calm down.

[@yetigriff]

Hes intimated to be in the presence of a great comedian

[@speed-shop33]

You guys should do a podcast!!!!! You guys together is very very entertaining. The insight you both have in the fight game is unmatched.

[@karlinladeramusic]

"Masvidal KO'd an innocent guy in the bathroom!" -Chael S😂NNeN

[@itsrena9750]

Or Masvidal could have been right...could been wirh the two guys

[@eveesto4395]

Bro he had to.

[@chaos_omega]

Couldn't take the risk...

[@lscott9587]

It was super necessary

[@gzzuss]

Baptised!

[@joshuawoolridge8378]

Brendan: I can tell you why Chael: Why? Brendan: Errrr uhhhhh uhmmmmm

[@watenallace663]

Lol

[@arizonatea3734]

*aggressively crosses legs*

[@bs431980]

Yep

[@robbiehill433]

That was gold.

[@greghardy4350]

😂

[@daronofennell3474]

"McGregor is a LEGEND!" I Couldnt agree more

[@Randomones27]

KZbin autoplayed this video and I ended up watching it till the end... That's how good chael is... What an art of talking and engaging audience! Uncle chael is good...

[@AK4.7.47Cossack]

Uncle Chael and his "special" nephew 😊

[@bencrossley9532]

Lol

[@alexstefan1]

Lol

[@shushanthswinderballs1122]

Chael and Schaub have really good chemistry. Wouldn’t mind seeing more collabs between Schaub’s MMA show and Chael’s. Never seen Chael open up this much.

[@TrumpEra2024]

Chael literally tells the same stories word for word on every platform lmaooooo

[@ScrewyDyeJobs]

A new bar has been set!!! Great cast... Would love to see the two of you more often, great dynamic!!!

[@rampage9059]

Brendan sitting through that masvidal club story acting like he hasn’t heard it already even though he watches every single chael vid to steal the analysis 😂😂

[@gzzuss]

Nah... He steals hes analysis from Luke Thomas😁

[@mario1515]

Still never understood this joke, cant people share an opinion? If something is a certain way, theres a limited set of ways to explain it.

[@troyleenewgent9013]

He does the same with luke thomas

[@kennypohorence4403]

Where does Kevin lee fit into all of this?

[@ricardobjj24]

He drives the truck

[@smug3311]

Beating unranked guys and constantly calling for a title shot.

[@justinwells9163]

Gotta win more than 1 fight lol...

[@dominickschrute3084]

8:30 I saw this interview and just knew Chael would create conjecture on where Kevin lee fits into all this.

[@jasonperry7010]

Right in his hole

[@briankenny6822]

I met Chael in Boston years ago one of the nicest people you can meet!!!

[@ThenDarknessFalls]

I really enjoy listening to Chael just shoot from the hip. They're good.

[@Zzutubez]

I love Chael having conversations with someone instead of having a conversation with himself, so much funner.

[@modest1989]

Very welcome change of pace and I haven't clicked on anything with Brendan in quite some time but here I am because of Uncle chael

[@stephenleskow7959]

His podcast was interesting when he had his buddie Joel on it every episode. I miss him being on there weekly. He returns every so often but it was too funny when Joel was on.

[@AliAkbar-gq6ed]

The Interrupting starts immediately 1:36

[@Smellydoug]

God damn so much. I was looking for this comment.

[@ACactusHealingRhino]

“YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT” LMFAO Chael is hilarious

[@eyecxn]

The chemistry is amazing

[@rafael7000]

THE WORLD COLIDES

[@smokeyplays7183]

its a powerful thing ...

[@williamstoliker9502]

When world's collide. Not what you posted

[@anthonybenincasa]

Chael should take over this show, it would blow up, But he wouldn’t cause BS is a special “comedian” and can do the show for 7 hours

[@tannerannichiarico7255]

With what?

[@pizzlepayne91]

ARE YOU READY TO GO? CAUSE IM READY TO GO!

[@executiverobbery]

"Well just to correct you I was never in no marriage." - Tito "Alberto Defeato" Ortiz.

[@eliminator173]

"That was a nasty line by me haha"

[@adamnex1524]

Uncle Chael 🐐

[@nigelmcphearsonletsgobrand9247]

This interview was excellent! Most entertaining spot I've seen in a while... You guys should do a regular thing!

[@dev5416]

If uncle chael says it’s ok to stalk, you stalk

[@stevenwhite9307]

Ok cool I'm on it

[@JackBensley]

Uncle Chael what a dude. Great stories. Carried himself with such hilarious swagger in his fighting days and turns out he’s just the nicest man ever.

[@Markuden]

never seen him laugh so much, AND I LOVE IT!

[@mikepeyton2098]

Good on Chael giving a shoutout to the cooks

[@atxhtx]

This episode is FANTASTIC. Do ALOT more content with Chael you two have hilarious chemistry

[@AintFredoYou]

He should’ve had a coffee with him for this one

[@fibsniper786]

Ain’t Fredo Of You why do you say that? Cuz of the diet thing?

[@KrikZ32]

@@fibsniper786 pretty sure it's just cause they both love coffee

[@str8904]

@@fibsniper786 because when Chael was in Australia he was searching the mean streets of Melbourne for coffee.

[@sir0nion]

With Almond Milk...For Nate Diaz.

[@ovguardians4479]

Decaf for Chael👌

[@Itsnotcarmelo]

Brendan “ima answer my own questions for ya bud” Schaub

[@stevenwhite9307]

16:45 Chael goes into beast story telling mode

[@szn7548]

27:32 WTF was that sound xD

[@BodTheGrinch]

I just pissed myself laughing listening for that sound. Chael getting way too into this.

[@tanstewie5853]

Chael “stalking is romances lost art” Sonnen

[@Bob_Cratchit]

Brendan: "I know you have to get going." Chaeil: "I'm good." Brendan: "Yeah, umm, I got to get going."

[@ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts]

One of the best chats I have seen on this channel, great to see Chael on here 👍

[@defect7862]

Chael really adds so much to the show wow.

[@martingonzalez450]

Up Next on recommended: “Food truck diaries: Here’s what really happened”

[@bigbeef123]

martin gonzalez currently watching patiently waiting to see how Kevin lee fits in all of this

[@bigbeef123]

Let’s goooo!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@B-RaDD]

😂😂😂😂

[@martingonzalez450]

Johnny Sins you have to see the holes in the video

[@StandingWarrior]

Chael: I like Reyes in this fight Schaub: but he lives all the way out in Victorville.

[@nfnc1312]

It's so hard to dislike Chael, always a pleasure to listen to him

[@tukity]

these two. and the stories... gold!

[@MultiRustam786]

who else liked the video because of uncle Chael without even watching it?

[@garrettchin4923]

Brenden: your wife reached out to me she actually dmd me Chael" *laughs histarically

[@brandonbarton9942]

Garrett Chin I honestly think Chael was laughing while at the same time thinking “oh Brendan, I wouldn’t lose a round against you”

[@kraftmayo]

Chael is the man lol had to finish this today. Best stories ever

[@joshuasmith6346]

I like how Chael redirected the conversation off of Bisping to lets critique this food. Chael is super intelligent even though hes full of shit at times. Hes a wordsmith to say the least. Hes really clever with his words

[@kevintemido]

Brendan “I answer my questions here” Sonnen

[@tycoker92]

This is my favorite food truck diary ever. Uncle Chael would be the coolest to have conversation with.

[@MasterGuero]

Jorge ‘I couldn’t take the risk’ Masvidal

[@tyrocyr]

I love Food Truck Diaries and Chael is a great addition to this show 👍🏼

[@A_Very_Hairy_Canary]

so nice of uncle chael to grace brendan with his presence

[@nicholasjuarez7654]

Brenden: *is ready to talk* Chael: “I’m bout to ruin this mans whole career”

[@MADDOGLIAM97]

LMAO im crying

[@MattFosterGymnastics]

I love how these guys just got right into it. Never lost a damn round. Stand tall for our boy from Oregon.

[@fort5292]

26:08 for the Masvidal Club story

[@therebrand9018]

Thanks man ✊🏽

[@theuniverse7227]

Chael talks to everyone like he’s making a KZbin video! Love the guy

[@toolom9169]

Brenda- “Let me ask you a question..... wait before you answer that, I’ll answer it for you.”

[@bigco4615]

You could not have an awkward encounter with Chael Sonnen. its Impossible.

[@cowslayer2926]

Chael is goated honestly never watched something with him that didn’t entertain me

[@michaelmartin96]

Chael was my favorite fighter / entertainer and has been the best MMA analyst since he sat behind a desk.

[@vlcthefish]

1:36 hahaha🤣Schaub interrupts right away and then looks down realizing he has no answer and stutters for the next couple mins 🤣

[@Yevrodans]

I know he always sounded special but do you think he took too many I feel like his lisp is getting worse

[@Yevrodans]

Victor Alley I kinda feel like he’s slowly getting dumber somehow

[@rison7339]

This is just fantastic. So much passion and knowledge for the amazing sport that is mixed martial arts.

[@rolfgeerlof9733]

u guys are THE best match up of this show so far, thanks :D