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[@iobeast]

"Welcome to 2000 and Chael." BEST LINE EVER.

[@jimmybell9571]

The American Gangster ladies and Gentlemen. Chael P Sonnen.

[@crowns9966]

The man of the hour, too sweet to be sour

[@damoncovington3359]

No one and I mean NO ONE can sell a fight like Chael P looooooool 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣

[@jwst8]

@@crowns9966 lol

[@mohammedsajid6130]

@@jimmybell9571 The P stands for Undefeated.

[@memorydrain7806]

"I sit before you today, undefeated and undisputed." and never lost a round.

[@alterverwalter9299]

not even a minute of a round, no wait, not even a second of one minute of a round.

[@danarmando537]

Well At Least You Won Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship.

[@nasnas1231]

Khabib the bad guy sonnen

[@andreiminecraft8697]

@@alterverwalter9299 chael never lost a round, a second of a minute of a round, even in every possible universe

[@mdogzino]

Chael Sonnan has never lost an interview

[@geeblanco]

Chael being a true gentleman. He didn't want to fracture the guy's psyche by describing the traumatic experience of witnessing a brutally savage litterer in his home town.

[@djd770]

Chael probably has PTSD from all the things hes seen on the mean streets of West Linn. Litering, tax evasion, loitering its a scary place over there.

[@F4iiL735]

djd770 don’t forget the jaywalking!! To witness that must have been awful...

[@micheleeeable]

This dude is the whitest man alive, considering personality and all

[@micheleeeable]

t16205 I think it's a compliment actually

[@dboyagod]

Gee Blanco mean streets of Oregon 😂

[@TimeGallon]

*Dan* - “How does she tolerate you?” *Chael* - “we’ll she’s a lot tougher than you, as most women are, Dan. So we get along just fine.”

[@dezinan4141]

That would be something chael actually could have said

[@TimeGallon]

WAKE UP JEFF bet my bottom dollar he could beat you.

[@zakbarakat6767]

@WAKE UP JEFF yup but he had fun and made money and youre on here complaining...

[@abhishekdhibar9641]

@WAKE UP JEFF he gave silva the beating he'll never forget.

[@kidsmooth5403]

Sheesh haha that was a bomb

[@thinkgreen55]

This video kills me. Chael can be really funny. "I will correct you. You are wrong."

[@Guy-cs8yj]

The REAL champ stands before you today. Undefeated, and undisputed.

[@azertu2u2]

'im not interested in a women where i have to give her things and take her places to keep her happy, thats not my kind of woman' well said man

[@acdclife94]

azertu2u2 that’s exactly the type of woman he married lol. She waiting on them paychecks lol

[@krispy3790]

@@acdclife94 say lol more

[@krispy3790]

@@acdclife94 acdc is shit btw

[@Krawberry]

clout god you watch your mouth

[@jameswheat4225]

Agreed

[@striken4pot]

Why isn't this man president yet?

[@sanddune]

southsidesman The current guy in office is why idiots shouldn't vote.

[@DarkOnOneSide]

baloney pony I believe he actually got caught money laundering or at least that's what i heard.

[@f0cus2021SOT]

***** how did that happen?

[@jetpackjohnny6601]

Butttaa dummmm dumm.. be careful whatcha wish for.. cause ya just might get it - eminem lyrics I realize you made this comment 4 years ago.. and that was a differnt time and place, but right about now i just want some lame black dude with kids running shit😂

[@Alex-yo1zg]

@@sanddune >Trump

[@gregthegroove]

This dude entirely on his own is more entertaining than the entire current WWE talent roster.

[@akimtamiroff8499]

Greg....spot on.

[@iimax_9135]

"talent roster"

[@candyrain009]

Best troll ever.

[@shnizzyshnizzy7552]

Tito Tapped

[@geraltofrivia9922]

Trump is better. Coppercab as well

[@crowns9966]

Geralt of Rivia Trump is not better than my man Chael, take that back

[@ElteeMullet]

Best MMA troll, 100% Cheal, best overall 100% Trump. Dude makes millions of retarded npc's cry at least once a week with a joke.

[@Hunter_Brandon]

Colby Covington walked out to Kurt Angles theme music and trolled the audience so hard they spontaneously chanted “U Suck!” He trolled his way into an organic face-turn. Trollby Covington is the greatest. 🇺🇸

[@yerda9352]

Chael looking like Darren tills American brother back in the day

[@jasoncarson1043]

Omg....it can not be unseen!

[@HotRoute7]

Thank fucking dog he doesn’t sound anything like him

[@Bucko905]

Holly shit ur right on.. He does look just like till

[@curtevans2551]

You're a wizard

[@icaruscloud3831]

That's a movie I would watch

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

Like him or not, Chael Sonnen is one of the best and brightest fighters who understands the business, takes it seriously, absolutely knows exactly how to build heat through humor and wit and he is one of the most colorful fighters to come along in quite some time.

[@christianpage1558]

Chael Sonnen is one of the biggest jokes in ufc history

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

Christian Page Real talk son?

[@fractalspace1111]

snarlingrabiddog5150 even in terms of fighting Chael is a good fighter. People just like to hate on him but he is definitely a calculated fighter. All these average joes act like he isn't a good fighter but have no idea how hard he trains. He proved he was a good fighter when he went against Silva, he was pretty relentless in that fight. So many people say hold Silva in high regard, he is a amazing fighter, but I actually think someone like Uriah Hall is a more devastating striker than Silva was.

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

Simon Keel A lot of people like to hate him. Chael's success on the mic work is calculated with that factor in mind :) There are absolutely better fighters out there, but not one has come along that can draw people in like Chael with just his mouth, before ever throwing a punch. Those he pisses off should thank him for him drawing them deeper into UFC action, fighters included. The guy is very smart.

[@bigbobmarley2008]

snarlingrabiddog5150 his podcast opened my eyes

[@scottj3466]

I too survived the mean streets of West Linn Oregon. I remember a particularly traumatic experience once where I ordered a Caramel Machiatto at the Starbucks drive thru, and didn't realized I'd been bum rushed until I got on the road and took a sip of what turned out to be a half-caf Vanilla whipped Latte. Like THE MAN said, you always gotta be looking over your shoulder, only the strong survive.

[@Sprite_525]

Half-caf? Better be careful. Take out a life insurance plan now. You West Linn folks take it to the edge. Live hard die hard.

[@isidroruiz9413]

😂😂

[@WestLinn4002]

Im sorry to hear that man

[@seferino]

LoL 😆😆😆😆 only in the mean streets of west linn Oregon. ✌️✌️

[@bigballer151]

West Linn? Guys, I survived the chaos of the streets of Happy Valley, which is about 15 mins away from West Linn. The weaker criminals get weeded out of happy valley and they head to west linn

[@ikantspelgud1]

"I just imagined there being a lot of ducks" "A lot of ducks?" lol I literally paused the video and lost it

[@derekyoung354]

that was the funniest part - I have no idea where ducks would come in lol

[@pimpinmia]

Derek Young The northwest is known for it's nature. The university of Oregon's mascot is the ducks.

[@TheMrdannyharrington]

Chael's reaction was priceless.

[@nunyabizwacks6711]

The best part is when he said "ducks" and rolled his eyes like 'oooookaaayyy'

[@mikejames1127]

I did the exact same thing paused it and BUHAHAHAHAHA

[@MMA_INF]

I hate that Chael lost the first Anderson fight

[@TotallyNoCat]

Wtf you on about? Chael has NEVER lost.

[@may9-music]

I hate that he lost both 😭😭 he was so close every time

[@kydalchemy]

I'm a cat? Stop lying. Lmao!! 😂😂👌🏻👌🏻

[@Guy-cs8yj]

Undefeated. Undisputed.

[@anonym58063]

Dude he clearly won 49-46

[@erics.4897]

Chael is such a boss.

[@claudiomonreal4822]

He wasn't the champ

[@togmufc]

@Ordonity is three months ok

[@yahyawiab1423]

@@togmufc now it's ok hahaha

[@sbz88]

Chael's fake laugh was great lmao. Le Batard looked nervous as heck

[@mohithciga5491]

Jesus gives you a pass for using the word "heck"

[@MrCholoPants3415]

@@mohithciga5491 Wot. The word "hell" is used in the bible. It's not a bad word, it's a descriptor lol.

[@jonnymcclain5666]

@@MrCholoPants3415 r/woosh

[@justinjohnson890]

You don’t get the shoooooowwww

[@nigwordtentacles3773]

Dennis Reynolds moron 😂

[@jamesjames6679]

Chael sonnen just dropped some serious relationship advice

[@waldo20]

😆

[@klevdud]

My kinda guy right there, exactly what he said is what i want out of a lady. And im a one lady guy, hard to find the good ones tho

[@yourwifewasinmedms5137]

Chael Sonnen’s spinning back fist knocked out Anderson Silva in the 2nd fight. it was so powerful it created an alternate timeline in which Anderson Silva won and that is the reality we have been forced to live in.

[@jasonedwards7099]

It knocked everyone out so bad, they got confused on the winner!

[@alchemy3264]

The interviewer's style is so irritating I think Sonnen was very tolerant.

[@Raymund0]

Yes he's obnoxious!

[@patrickbateman7290]

Joke?

[@RyanAustinDean]

YOU DON’T GET THE SHOWWWW

[@jalalkphilosophy]

Nope, the interviewer was great and funny, Chael was being very difficult and giving them a hard time but he was just putting an act which makes the interview very funny indeed

[@D_2387]

@@jalalkphilosophy Nope, Dan LeBatard has always been a fucking idiot just like most assholes on ESPN

[@sbz88]

This interview was both awkward and hilarious lol

[@AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo]

Big Game Shane awkward? what are you a 14 year old girl? momma they made me feel awkward!!!! that's you bro.

[@whodatking26]

@@AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo Damn you got triggered over the word awkward. Jeez you the one sounding like a bitch xD

[@___Truth___]

@@whodatking26 He's being straightforward its not that serious

[@zombieepx1933]

@@AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo It was awkward, cringy, and very noobish on the interviewers part.

[@AnthonyMartinez-jg8lo]

@@whodatking26 your right. I apologize.

[@MrCholoPants3415]

I met Chael briefly in Cali and exchanged a few words, and out of his hilarious character, Chael is one of the kindest and most sincere people on the planet. Really intelligent, funny and overall nice dude. I was a bit nervous and felt bad because I know it's probably annoying being approached by fans all the time, but he was super happy to talk to a fan and just really damn easy to talk to. I wish I wasn't so paranoid about being an "annoying fan" because he had no urgency in the slightest to leave, but meh, it was a cool moment. I'm PISSED that I didn't ask for a picture because I'm sure he'd gladly have taken one. The guy is seriously funny as hell even when he isn't trying to be. When I met him he actually said "fuckin" casually in conversation and it was weird to hear because I've never once heard him swear before on his podcast or any interview hahah, but it was great. It was also strange to hear him talk "normally," his *real* social presence is a lot less cocky and he laughs A LOT in person. Fuckin' stupidly long comment sorry, but it was just a cool experience and it was awesome to confirm my presuppositions of him in person. Great guy and I'm excited to see his career as a comedian and analyst blow up in the coming years.

[@Death_Incarnate]

Obviously a fabricated story, the undefeated champ wouldn’t have let you get too close.

[@akimtamiroff8499]

Dennis....nice story,thanks

[@mimoo11111]

Beautiful story champ

[@livinlikeishould]

Naw. Wasn't a stupid story. Was actually a Good story.

[@kasparkirschbaum7588]

Read it til the end :)

[@js4672]

chael's ability to keep a straight face through all of his antics is seriously incredible

[@jeroenbats5955]

“Going to Miami dadadaadaa, yeah thats a good song. Good for you, you made it on the radio”. LMAO

[@justapotato2932]

KZbin:(2012) not yet KZbin:(2015)not yet KZbin:(2019)noooowwww

[@nickcarter3491]

Just thought the same thing myself, wtf?

[@jjjr8664]

Video was uploaded in 2012

[@playboifarti2695]

2000 and chael

[@MrCAK1994]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😭

[@james9311]

Welcome to two thousand and Chael

[@PLATINUMSWORDS]

This dude is pretty funny, he plays the heel role pretty good lol

[@edgardiaz4200]

Still a living legend

[@timduke4616]

10 years later and still the best interview ever… undisputed undefeated never lost around Uncle Chael king of the interview 💯💯💯

[@lilloc2094]

Is this where that line came out? From this interview

[@Thensolomonsaid]

Chael knows exactly what he is doing CHAEL SONNEN is a business and i know for a fact he is not that cocky in real life.

[@MrCholoPants3415]

He's not, he's one of the kindest and sincere people on the planet. Really intelligent, funny and overall nice dude. I met him briefly in Cali and exchanged a few words, and I was a bit nervous and felt bad because I know it's probably annoying being approached by fans all the time, but he was super happy to talk to a fan and just really damn easy to talk to.

[@BlackMist123]

Dennis Is a bastard man.

[@whilstaway]

My guess is that he is the exact opposite of how he portrays himself on camera.

[@ziahamm1603]

I think seeing him on the Ultinate Fighter coaching opposite Jon Jones made me see a whole different side of him. He seemed like a sincere and genuine bloke.

[@b-diddy9366]

Whose belt do you propose it is?

[@bigtoe_2543]

Ask my Bollooox rough dude your boi got smeshed

[@zacconnolly743]

It’s Chaels belt ofc 😂

[@bheemc7997]

“When I jump out of that airplane, I don’t want to be positive that chute’s going to open.” This has to be the greatest line ever spoken in history

[@sukhdevr3489]

Why?

[@ndumisovilakazi63]

@@sukhdevr3489 Because the bad guy said it!!!

[@bpederson60]

He is hilariously sarcastic.

[@dc3565]

‘a lot of ducks’ chaels facial expression as he says it 🤣 as if to say ‘you dont know of all the violence in the mean streets of West Lynn

[@jamiewalker5003]

Watching this after his retirement makes me appreciate the bad guy even more, one of a kind in the MMA world, much deserved retirement.

[@jeroenbats5955]

jamie walker AMEN. He brought more entertainment than anybody else. Legend.

[@doomplatoon3393]

This guy is interview box office! It's 2000 and Chael ...lol

[@kevierfontanez8783]

"a lot of ducks?" - gangsta

[@thejayef1472]

Chael sonnen is hilarious

[@tobaliciousholland12]

It's funny to go back and watch this in 2019. A) Chael looks so young! He was 34 at the time. B) It's interesting to see the 'performer' side of Chael that was still on display back then. He's a lot more real these days.

[@HHyperGod]

This needs to on everyone's KZbin feed! Jees uncle cheal is dope! 😍

[@RT-qz5ci]

“WELL WHOSE DO YOU PROPOSE IT IS?” 😂💀🤣

[@donttouchmysoda6178]

chael is hilarious, “so who do you propose it is” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MelvinMansoor]

Chael has had the belt, AND IT HAS BEEN HIS, since UFC 1 and still is now at UFC 256. Never lost!

[@gabetorres3382]

Damn, I used to hate Chael Sonnen due to me being an Anderson Silva fan, but this interview made me realize how cool Chael is when he's not in promo mode. PS: If my grammar and or punctuation/spelling is wrong ,lmk please.

[@edwardbedrosian2272]

"pleaae"

[@heidbrain]

I almost choked on my drink when he did that fake laugh thing. lol

[@ThePieMan305]

This interviewers laughing genuinely pissed me off.....My god what is so funny???

[@derekyoung354]

The fact that the wannabe Chael gets made fun of so easily haha

[@Jon-fz1pd]

He laughs because he thinks that his "fake laughs" will make chael's answears look dumb, he wants us to laugh at chael.

[@that_1_guy_1.0]

You don’t get the show

[@johnderf577]

For those of you who don't know, West Linn is a very wealthy area. "Mean streets of west linn"

[@Somewhereslump]

Everyone knows you fucking dingus

[@redagadanfar4660]

Robert Garcia I don’t live in the US, and I didn’t know up until a year ago, why are you so mad at the guy for explaining? lol

[@redagadanfar4660]

Robert Garcia I really don’t see how I’m the one that’s offended, you’re the one losing your shit over youtube comments that literally have no effect on anyone, i suggest you put the phone down, take a deep breath and really think this through.

[@redagadanfar4660]

Robert Garcia it didn’t seem as though u were joking, my bad bruh

[@llabronco]

Robert Garcia stfu and get over yourself, edgelord. Nobody gives a fuck if you want to act like a hardass in the KZbin comments. You must be fun at parties.

[@Eric-mw2kc]

I'm just imagining Anderson Silva rummaging through his house going "Where's my belt?"

[@sukhdevr3489]

Iz abnormal.

[@darnellbryant5354]

W

[@kgee5746]

😂😂😂😂

[@bamadeadhead]

3:13 👍🏼😂👍🏼 good for you man you made it on the radio😩🤯

[@thecasual4880]

Man, Chael was such a beast man, got multiple title shots. Dominated one of the goats for 4 and a half rounds. Insane.

[@Adontheimperfectionist]

This version of Chael could have easily been champion

[@Hellchoseme420]

Chael Sonnen is fucking hilarious

[@Kindafu]

He's not perfect, but anyone who doesn't give him that much is just humorless

[@frankrizzo9521]

Legend, I’ll never get over that fight with Anderson, he was 1 round from becoming Champion

[@leonard9353]

AFTER 11 YEARS THIS IS THE BEST INTERVIEW IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT

[@loveforthe90s]

Chael looks so young

[@wdaniel891]

5:23 not even wearing a watch 😂

[@tkayoisspeaking7550]

He laughs because he's getting showed up lol

[@BudduredToast]

I am simultaneously ecstatic and disappointed that Chael never went to into the WWE.

[@j.vinton4039]

This is gold, got a chance to meet chael in Hawaii recently at the Bellator event. Dude was super friendly and was always smiling. Glad I got to meet the biggest gangster from west link Oregon.

[@shpongle7322]

Props to the interviewers for still releasing this. A lot of people wouldn't

[@randysavage7392]

They like each other, he’s been on le batards show since a bunch of times

[@mikebrooke5339]

Chael is incredibly intelligent, thanks guys, I appreciate the time at the end, epic to listen to

[@yamabushi_nate7825]

He just talks like he's in the middle of a laugh the entire time. And is rude the entire time.

[@nichyd7740]

Thank you for putting this back on!!!!!

[@Ron-yz4uk]

lmfao i remember watching this live. I was dying how he made a fake belt. xD

[@zootedsuit]

Chael is his own #1 fan.

[@culinaryg]

chael destroys the guy n has respect for his pops we all love him cause hes the blunt truth and never crosses the line of actual disrespect

[@Drizzle8481]

Blunt truth with a fake belt and claiming undefeated coming off a loss.....

[@teamrcket5103]

@@Drizzle8481 ikr lmao... besides Dan Le Batard is highly respected in the ESPN community. Chael is only a good trash talker. Some decent fights but far from a great fighter

[@joeroganstrtshots881]

DraughtKing Lol Chael is literally undisputed and undefeated stop being a casual

[@jcgoodwrench03]

I wrote in Chael Sonnen for president in 2020!

[@zaytay9744]

Best sonnen interview of all time. Won't ever get old.

[@JacaboBlanco]

We need more chael lebetard interviews 😂😂😂 Always hilarious

[@tobaliciousholland12]

There is only one fighter and analyst whose middle initial I know... and that man is CHAEL P SONNEN!

[@Jossa81]

This was so great. The part about repeating questions is completely accurate. All they do is reword the same questions trying to get the answer they were looking for instead of the honest answer they got in the first place.

[@briangormley1972]

One of the best athlete interviews I’ve ever heard.

[@dylanmounsey7515]

“Well who’s do you propose it is?”😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bunating]

chael is so funny and nails the steven segal hustle.

[@Sharchok0]

Can't get enough of this video, the great Chael Sonnen

[@B-RaDD]

Can we appreciate... Just how good Chael Sonnen is? 2018 almost 2019 and still undefeated

[@Maartun]

2019 He's working for ESPN

[@artembless7914]

Who's here after Chael's video on cyborg

[@marsboston1969]

Me I have seen you in his comment sections as well

[@lukeharris3876]

I could watch these all day

[@zoogie980]

Love this guy. Not only a respectable fighter but also a great personality. Probably the smartest and well spoken person associated with the UFC, alongside Rogan. Would love to see him as a regular on JRE

[@joebarry4691]

I remember watching this live when I still gave a care about any sports. and good old Chael had me eating it up

[@Stubbla]

this guy looks like the cop from white chicks lol..

[@isaacmonson4403]

Stubbla frfr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@friendsclose-enemiescloser8551]

Lmao you right...the that sniffs though niggas panties😂

[@supakid3128]

Lochlyn Munroe. Extremely similar in their physical appearance.

[@TheRehix]

Was getting nostalgic! Came back here ! There will only be one Chael!

[@stianfadum-harstad1337]

The greatest human to ever grace the earth

[@cosmogamer9914]

should have had the interview filmed while chael was going into the corner store to buy a red bull

[@WesKingpriaghosts]

Brad Greenan lol I can see it now. Or how about Uber Chael? you’re welcome!

[@cosmogamer9914]

@@WesKingpriaghosts beachfront vacation shirt chael from a couple weeks ago is the new best chael

[@zmo1ndone502]

God bless you Chael Sonnen. You are my Spirit animal and keep living your truth

[@herefortheluls2267]

This is the second best Chael interview IMO

[@joeciocco457]

Dans questions are absolutely terrible im shocked Chael takes them as serious as he does.

[@jakeybball]

JOE CIOCCO I don’t think you understand dan. Dan knows Chael. He expected Chael to go off the deep end and I think Dan was just trying to set him up.

[@ProtossExecutor100]

5:09 What every interviewee should say everytime a journalist tries to repeat something he said but skew it.

[@thotianagang9347]

This... this is gold✨

[@jeremyswann2228]

This is GOLD! So classic Chael!

[@lornemalvo2286]

That's a reel heel, smart and funny, take notes Colby !!!

[@bryce223453]

5:21 this whole thing is being video taped why don't u watch it on your own time instead of asking me everything twice

[@BirdsOfGlass]

I rewatch this often. This is prime Chael.

[@notoriousmma4185]

Chael was the most entertainig fighter to interview ever.. He turned into a Dad-like version of him lately

[@richardcarter5082]

Did we just witness the birth of a legend here?

[@kamiltomana7644]

3:38 this is pure gold for uncle Chael. Man I dont know I grew up in a pretty good neighbourhood, and in the next line, mean streets of West Linn :D :D Chael P Sonnen, the P stands for undefeated.

[@KenStentiford]

This is so good.

[@dirkkdiggler97]

After watching mype sports family video, and finding out how much Chael loves his father/family and dedicated his entire career to achieving a championship in a promise he made to his father, I see why he’s genuine in his responses in regards to Le Betard’s father “papi”

[@mitchelldring517]

Dan is perfect for uncle chaels trolling lol,how he keeps a straight face when he does it is beyond

[@DomVelando]

Tbf dan’s “a lotta ducks” joke was pretty good

[@TheHairOfElendil]

*Best interview ever!!*

[@adamrivera694]

It’s awesome watching this now and understanding the gimmick. I was dumb enough to believe what he was saying and hated him. This interview was golden.

[@smill5653]

Well whose do you propose it is? Cracked me up more than it should have