My sparring session with Nate Diaz…

[@ChaelSonnenOfficial]

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[@vanc8288]

This was the best ad you've done

[@CUSSLIKEASAILOR]

Have you been RD?? 🤫

[@dennisbush8129]

Viteramen sound awsome

[@missrachel2]

nat will shock the planet ine more time just because people talking shit

[@bipolartyranttroller]

Well, I think Nate is a B!TCHY little crybaby and I would love to see him maimed on his way out. He only has 1 more win in the UFC than I do over the past 6 years! LOL

[@roberlawrence733]

Real story. I watched Chael as a freshman in high school wrestle my nemesis. Chael did something awesome when the guy had a single leg on him - he waited for the guy to drop down and move in for a double and Chael tossed him to his back. a few months later in the state finals the same guy had a single on me and I remembered Chaels throw. Worked like a charm. Not sure I ever got to thank Chael for that. Thank you Mr. Sonnen I’m editing this to stop all the claims I’m lying. I won the 1991 and 1992 Oregon state titles in Oregon. I wrestled the same guy 1990, 1991 and 1992 in the state finals. I wrestled for Phoenix high school and he wrestled for McLoughlin high school. I wrote this comment as a cool random Chael story not to get upvotes or karma. I’m old, this was all a long time ago and it’s awesome to see someone I knew then still relevant in MMA and I thought people might like the story. That’s it.

[@jaradrichardsC137]

Top comment!

[@tonyscalze4077]

What state final was it?

[@tonyscalze4077]

What year

[@logann38]

Sounds made up

[@mattepton5731]

That’s a great story man, thank you for sharing

[@thmpr426]

It never ceases to impress me how Chael can tell a story. I was into this.

[@harrywilde8756]

And you don’t realize it til the video is over

[@ggthewhale]

Undefeated undisputed

[@labcabinsandiego7839]

Yeah especially the top ramen one

[@SkyeK-lm9gm]

Love Fighter Chael. Love the Paul Harvey Chael. Speaking the truth!

[@2121KJW]

Worked with a bunch of guys built, made and prolly more crazy! Was best times of my life!

[@superduty2023]

Tito tapped

[@HARwinsOUTagain]

Jon Jones broke a toe and had to sit.

[@tommybrodie6291]

@@HARwinsOUTagain Reyes won 😋🤣

[@stavross1067]

Undefeated undisputed champ

[@swifty123]

Chael taught Michael Jordan how to play basketball

[@tommybrodie6291]

@@swifty123 micheal Jordan Is Chael in disguise

[@Lmg897]

Nate has one of the craziest fighting styles of all time that’s why you can never count him out. The fact that he went the distance with Edwards and nearly knocked him out in the final round is incredible. Nates the real bmf and always will be in my book.

[@nathanchristman6660]

Leon ko'd the champ at the last minute of the final round. That's by all accounts more incredible.

[@nathanchristman6660]

Wow nate got a rock and leon was still defending effectively that's so incredible. That is the most exaggerated moment in ufc history.

[@MS-mr4zm]

100%

[@Lmg897]

@@nathanchristman6660 I agree, Not taking anything away from Leons ko, it was incredible. Nates such a veteran and he’s been through so many wars that it was special to see him have some success with a top level guy. And seeing him showcase how durable and nearly impossible he is to finish. Nates a special guy.

[@SchizmKing]

He tends to waste a lot of time. If we're being honest, if he showed a bit more urgency in his fights then would've gotten his hands raised against Connor and Edwards.

[@TeutobergForestryService]

Chael is the only guy who can be sitting by himself and say, “I’m trying to have a conversation with you.” Lol

[@chriskennedy2159]

Hahahahha

[@yourfuture5756]

Lol

[@timboned5305]

I'm probably gonna lose some money, but dammit I'm team Diaz one more time lol.

[@aaryanpadiyar6393]

All day bro🤣👏

[@timboned5305]

@@aaryanpadiyar6393 fuck it, it's just money, I get more next week....I hope.

[@Bawamba]

That's exactly what the betting companies want :) They give Nate such high ROI if he would win, that people think "hey, it's worth a shot, cos' what if". Enjoy losing some money :)

[@timboned5305]

@@Bawamba yeah, but that's the thing with Nate, can never count him out. I remember when mfs said the exact same thing about the Conor fight. Yet Nate fucked him up.

[@Skyx5m50]

I know when to bet on Nate or not but damnit the odds make me want to throw $100 on Nate just in case he wins 🤣.

[@AprehamLincoln]

To be clear. Chael Sonnen couldn't take Nate Diaz down because Nate didn't feel like being taken down. What a boss.

[@DJC-10]

That’s the fake story. Chael actually double legged him and pounded him out. It was just another one in the win column for The Bad Guy. Chael Sonnen undefeated undisputed never lost a round.

[@jaxchristian3080]

🤣 😂 🤣 😂

[@theshape3988]

Chael isn't Khamzat. Khamzat is much stronger than Chael

[@Mati303s]

@@theshape3988 1. He was on steroids 2. He gave Jon Jones a tough time 3. He was mainly a wrestler, unlike Khamzat 4. He is undefeated, never lost a round, but so humble he gifted some opponents with a W on that record (what a legend)

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

@@theshape3988 are you dumb CHAEL fought at light heavy weight no he isn’t

[@adriankalitka3762]

When Nate starts giving Khamzat the finger his whole gameplan will go out the window. I haven't heard anyone mentioning this. It's going to happen at some point in the fight because Nate does it to everyone

[@sumstuff6956]

And the Stockton slap! He lands one at least every fight

[@healthyking5161]

Khamzat will knock him out cold, watch his training videos after the last fight being a war. He’s going to be a different beast

[@1729krish]

@@healthyking5161 probably not going to knock diaz out. But doctors stoppage is possible. Similar to masvidal

[@larryl1427]

Nate might just fire up a doobie in the middle of round 1.

[@adriankalitka3762]

@@larryl1427 Like Greg Hardy with the inhaler but Nate will have a vape pen

[@joshs8860]

I almost cant believe Chael could not get Nate down 10 years ago. But it is hilarious...Nate did not enjoy grappling with big gloves so he just chose to stop Chael from putting him there.

[@thebubbclub]

boss nate diaz's big brother is nick diaz... his entire fucking life. the man could do anything to anyone thats like a spartan upbringing

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Nate has ZERO wrestling defense, so I was also surprised by this considering how easily he gets taken down at will...

[@niqowyd]

@@alcottdevalte7440 he gets taken down because he trusts his BJJ a lot

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@niqowyd I know but that doesn't help when Nate easily gets controlled on the ground and then loses a decision. The RDA, Henderson and Rory fights were great examples of that. Even Edwards managed to sweep and trip him easily... If Nate actually had a striking and wrestling defense, he would have been undefeated...

[@mangodango1733]

@@alcottdevalte7440 literally bro he is an actual tank and fucking thinks like one too but I get it I boxed for a little and lemme tell you I could be so prepared in my little head and then as soon as I get in there I just wanna trade and do absolutely nothing else

[@Theyadayada]

I cant think of a fighter that can surprise a spectator as much as Nate. I know Chimaev is a beast but Nates gas tank is final boss worthy.

[@modest1989]

Nate might be my favorite fighter but he's not supposed to win this fight. Anything can happen and anyone can win at any moment so he could do it. I just really respect the fact he's still out here only wanting to fight the best and he's not just getting knocked out and put away like we see with other veteran fighters at this stage so until that start happening I'm down to watch Nate fight all the killers win or lose

[@Cocamo1337]

That’s a great way of putting it - final boss worthy. Most people are fading by the 5th, Nate just enters his final and hardest phase.

[@dandillinger23]

And his chin

[@randy1ization]

Khamzat showed ALOT of holes in his game in the Burns fight. his movement is too mechanical, his jab is sloppy, and he doesnt level change well.. its like hes trying to stand on a postage stamp and pivot.

[@modest1989]

@@randy1ization Nate doesn't have the power burns has at 170 but if he can drag into the 3rd round he has a good chance of just out pacing him from there possibly submitting him an exhausted khamzat

[@philthyphil9168]

Lmao, that pause when he said "I can't work as well with big gloves." Diaz brothers are legends no doubt. I think we're in for a surprise for some especially if his opp don't respect the game

[@TrippyTechnologyMusic]

i lost my shit when he said that lol

[@rubenandrade7648]

I love Nate, but I have va feeling it's gonna be Rory McDonald part 2 only worse. Do you remember that fight? Nate got FUCKIN dismantled. I guess we'll see.

[@Danielfucks69]

@@rubenandrade7648 if you watch just the highlights of the fight, yes Nate got dismantled. Watch it in full.

[@dootpooter4740]

@@rubenandrade7648 After nate got big brother'd by Rory and Benson he "learned wrasslin on accident" and hasn't got rag dolled since. Keep up on your lore!

[@jmangji]

Nate is miles away from the Rory fight… just saying.

[@johns5263]

Rogan just talked about sonnen on the SAVE OUR PARKS episode. Talked about how much of a badass you are

[@joshuachurchwell7323]

I think Chimaev will win but I also think Nate isn't gonna be beaten that easily. I am honestly hoping Nate wins some how some way.

[@davidchandler1034]

We all are bro 🤞🏻

[@oldironsides4107]

The thing is khamzat will take him down and cut him open. Mat is basically bleeding before the fight starts. There should be a prop bet of khamzat by cut with an over under

[@jasonfoo8651]

@@davidchandler1034 I hope he pulls another "I'm not surprised mutherfuckers"

[@wesdes1976]

It would be the biggest story of the year if it happens and the ultimate fuck you to Dana White

[@israelramirez7661]

@@davidchandler1034 little Nate is getting faced

[@1113par]

I was a Nate fan way before the world! His brother first... they're the realist! God bless 🙏🏼

[@mmaaddict78]

If there was no time limit, Khamzat would get broken. Sadly, that's not the rules we are playing with here. Diaz still has a shot regardless.

[@xGodWontSaveUx]

Diaz would homer simpson Khamzat? Yeah for Nates future of future brain damage time limits are needed to save him

[@bicmitchum1368]

@@xGodWontSaveUx it's for your entertainment , every fighter knows the risk, show some respect

[@mmaandfightadvisor6779]

Khazmat has excellent cardio that would only work on guys with bad Cardio.

[@dboydl6603]

I’m still surprised that people think it will go 5 rounds. It would be more of an upset if Nate manages to get him to the 5th round imo and whether it’s 3 or 5 rounds I honestly wouldn’t see a match up between these 2 going to round 3

[@MarvinWestmaas]

@@mmaandfightadvisor6779 Did you actually watch his last fight, the first he went the distance in the UFC. And everyone saw him getting gassed? No, not seen it?

[@indivisible885]

You ragdolled Anderson for the better part of five rounds and beat the shit out of him the whole time and he still won the fight. Don't ever count Nate Diaz out. He can win at any time, as long as they don't stop because he gets cut

[@rogerheikkinen6746]

It’s in New York. I’d say doctor stoppage late in the 2 or early 3

[@joeybutts5555]

@@rogerheikkinen6746 in vegas

[@Nakkiteline]

@@rogerheikkinen6746 couple questions, are you american or british? your first name suggests it. but your last name is Finnish so im confused 😄 or are you just meikäläisiä kansainvälisellä nimellä? 😉

[@mikehill1114]

Showed up to say the same thing :)

[@rogerheikkinen6746]

@@joeybutts5555 thought this one was new you’re for some reason. He stands a much better chance if it’s a Vegas

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

Chael: "I can't let you get close!" Nate: "Same."

[@jamesfignar1254]

Nice!

[@Codevil.]

This made me feel way better about the fight, thank you, Bad Guy.

[@anthonygriffith6178]

That’s his job. Lol. As much as I love Nate and his attitude. Khamzat is still guna destroy him

[@Life_And_Stuff]

Nate and Khamzat are going to simultaneously knock each other out. They both dip into headkick

[@mr.jameson218]

Nate ain't knocking anyone out.

[@Viralvid2024]

Chael, real big of you to give Nate credit he's got coming to him. One of the many reasons you're a champ

[@shaunbang]

After the Burns fight I don’t see Khamzat absolutely destroying Nate unless it’s a quick TKO/KO at the beginning of the fight which is difficult to do to a Diaz brother but if the fight goes multiple or all rounds I can see Nate’s gas tank giving him a solid chance at winning this fight.

[@darrellowings2343]

Well, we all saw him rock the current champ in the 5th round. This is what Nate does. His cardio outlasts. Trust me Khamzat knows this. He will conserve and be patient. He knows it's a bad place to be after beating hell out of Nate to be still looking at him except he's not tired and you are. Bottom line we love Nate we love Khamzat. Hopefully this is a good fight.

[@horizonfan]

But Nate will pressure you none stop 💀there is no holding energy you have to use energy to block avoid or fire back 💀💀🤣🤣🤣

[@notsofast5495]

I don’t love Khamzaat

[@darrellowings2343]

@@notsofast5495 I bet you will

[@comixof2morrow]

You don't speak for me..Diaz gonna make Khamzat work for it and might even stun the world again

[@charlesdeshler202]

If he'd have followed that up with a left jab instead of a point..... Don't get me wrong... The slap, rock, point was totally awesome and nobody could get away with it like Nate can.... I almost think he's ok with the L after that shot 😂 Nate's a stud. Real deal and I hope he smokes that cat next weekend

[@mtnyoda]

This channel and the dialogue is exceptional. Great commentary bud. It’s bringing me back to the fight/sport.

[@noicemate9111]

Just called chael bud😂😂😂😂

[@larryjohnson3585]

@@noicemate9111 the audacity

[@noicemate9111]

@@larryjohnson3585 talking to him like he’s his dad😂

[@dontforgetyourkys8086]

There's something to the way he pitches the ad that is so entertaining for literally no reason

[@ChampCampMMA]

You nailed it Chael..I'm Diaz Army all the way....and you gave that man props....bravo ...😁🤘👍🤙👊

[@anthonymacaluso1488]

Chael is as real as they come and is incredibly gifted in this sport. So glad to hear the reality of the match ahead. Im about 30 min from Stockton so im definitely looking for a Diaz win. Chael says never mess with a gangster. Lets gooooo west coast!!!!

[@RjKME]

Khazmat is suppose to win… more hype around him than nate Diaz, if anyone thinks the UFC doesn’t have fighters who purposely lose, your living in a dream. It’s a business, also a sport.

[@osceolaassassin3188]

Chael's show is the Piper's Pit of MMA.

[@redbeardseance2366]

Khamzat is wreckless and Nate is slick. So I could def see Nate pulling off a submission or Choke

[@rabbitsnrayguns]

I think only noobs to the sport are 100% sure of any fight ever. Nate has a chance and let’s be honest, his opponent has only had 5 fights in the UFC and went straight to a decision as soon as he got a top level opponent. If Diaz doesn’t get too cut up by the later rounds he can take it.

[@buffoonustroglodytus4688]

I wouldn’t bet on it.

[@ballisticcranberrypeat7777]

@@buffoonustroglodytus4688 But you might end up wishing you had. That being said, I’m not betting on this fight either.

[@seancrowley3142]

Anything can happen in the UFC. Edwards v Usman is just the latest example. However, with that said, Diaz is gonna get his ass beat, period. Stop trying to sell us this lame ass fight. Not sure why Dana even made this match.

[@jaxchristian3080]

If.

[@Tdinh79]

😅😅 Chimaev is a MASSIVE, technical fighter with phenomenal wrestling. The man should be wrestlimg 185....he also happens to be in his prime with a high ceiling. Diaz is out of his prime and should be fighting at 155. He has great hands, but zero power. He won't be able to contend with Chimaev on his feet and definitely not wrestling.

[@adriankalitka3762]

Nate's very good at forcing guys to waste energy. The more time I've had to think about this fight the more I think Nate will win. Can't wait already

[@lemmewangbro9829]

Put some money on it then

[@wickeywaanzla3015]

@@lemmewangbro9829 Drop that cash app

[@listenup7284]

Nate will have zero success in this fight.

[@lemmewangbro9829]

@@wickeywaanzla3015 let's do it if Ur confident on nate let's make a bet. Has to be at least $100 though

[@dolphinwithahandgun7094]

I want to believe but Nate has gotten too content with his bjj. Who has more experience and skill in bjj at the gym besides Nick? Who's really challenging him in the gym? Even Leon got his back and the grappling exchanges vs Pettis were way too competitive than they should've been considering these days Pettis is getting outgrappled and submitted by British strikers.

[@glove8888]

When you factor in how good of a wrestler Chael is and the 50 lbs like he said. This is pretty impressive

[@dflores2695]

Amazingly clear and informative video, thanks for this.

[@marke219]

One of the best stories he's ever told....almost as good as dB Cooper

[@livefree1030]

UFC 279 is showing at the Galaxy Luxury Theaters is Riverbank (209). Family and I are watching the fight on the big screen (and they serve alcohol)

[@mattepton5731]

Believe in the underdog, I’m on top, and I’m gonna shine homie until my heart stop ! Let’s go Nate !

[@douglasdejager8450]

Chael never lost a round in training. GOAT!

[@firewalker8052]

We would line up against the wall and let whoever pick one of us. At 6’2 and 165 lbs I got picked nearly every time. I beat State Champion wrestlers and “tough guys” who were much bigger than me. I appreciate Nate very much.

[@seakeroftruth3268]

I watch Chael everytime I eat. Everyday. #1 ufc KZbin channel

[@darkraft1020]

Such a salesman - Will Diaz get his ass kicked? - Absolutely! (Set's the expectation) But there is a very real chance he will win!!!

[@spitzndtruth1484]

You articulate so very Chael! It's a pleasure having you give us the unique perspective 👍

[@davebaldwin9457]

This was a gooder, Chael. Every once and a while people need a reminder not just of Nate's durability and conditioning but his mindset during the bout.

[@betteldottel]

I see nates record and i'm reminded that durability, conditioning and mindset alone don't work in a fight

[@25Soupy]

Regardless, Nate still loses half his fights.

[@yeyo489]

@@25Soupy not accurate

[@joseixpertay348]

Loved the video Chael! 👊

[@ronanderson982]

Chimaev is a good wrestler and has very very heavy hands. However he does leave himself open to getting countered. Nate cannot allow chimaev to get on top of him and land elbows. The fight will get stopped over a cut. If Nate can keep it standing he can KO chimaev

[@maxwellhowell]

This is what’s gonna happen. Spot on. You called it

[@zechariahhambone3841]

And maybe even chant the "run it back" mantra for awhile which will never happen.

[@johndoe-ty1dr]

Nate can't k.o a fly

[@slickjohnc1]

This fight is the MMA version of the movie "Rocky". Diaz has always been the people's champ.

[@Dmc841]

I remember when Conor was at the peak of his career with all the momentum behind him and nobody gave Nate a chance in hell of beating him and look what he did. Arguably twice!!! You can’t ever count Nate out!!

[@vendetta6180]

more impressive is he went 5 rounds with prime Conor who is a ko artist and has one of the deadliest hands at that time

[@mr.increlex947]

I didnt watch mma at the time but if i did i would probably bet on diaz

[@shanevaters1615]

Chael: Why didnt you go on the ground?? Nate: Didnt wanna go on the ground

[@caderyan883]

10 years ago…

[@UFanFaddictC]

Leon , Alex , an Nate are all the upset of 2022 I was right on Leon , think ima be right for the next 2 😂

[@LuxFlowz]

I'm with you on that bro

[@UFanFaddictC]

@@LuxFlowz been saying it soon Leon gets a chance he be the one to start the upset once that happen it’s a wrap Izzy going then when this hype kumshot an Nate decided to take it I said all 3 gonna be the biggest an the most satisfying one is Diaz leaving with a win. An upset to so many especially Dana lol

[@jackskelington8796]

Yeah but Dana actually wants Alex p. To win so imma just go with nate and probably stipe for my 2 picks

[@sanecrazy12]

Uncle Chael has never lost a rd in a two sided argument!! UNDEFEATED CHAMP

[@ZWhiskey]

I doubt Uncle Chael let him get close

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

Nice...

[@sTopHacKinG]

He dominanted Silva. Held his own against Jones. Much love/respect for this gentleman.

[@smackheadsgyro]

none of this matters, Diaz's skin is gonna split open in the first round and the doctor will stop it shortly after. my bet is on the eyebrow scar.

[@superfisto]

I just posted the same thing. Dr stoppage.

[@noodle_tax]

lol

[@smackheadsgyro]

no but jokes aside diaz skin is so scarred that shit made of paper mache. nothing against his skill at all hes just been cut so much

[@Obi-ThreeKenobi]

1:18 - the fastest wardrobe change ever. Forget the leg crosses, that's why more impressive.

[@sorenandersen2159]

Chael you have the best stories and commentary. You are the only guy who I have listened to for few years now. Also the fan questions videos are great especially if it's about random sh1t like hotdogs...

[@thomaskent3136]

Don’t let anyone get close to you

[@shaunbang]

I’d love to see this sparring match especially the ground game as Chael is known for his kryptonite being his submission defense so I’d like to see how he handled Nate’s incredible jiu jitsu

[@oldironsides4107]

I’m sure he did fine as he’s much bigger and stronger. Maia absolutely ragdolled chael. Tossed him on his head and submitted him in a minute

[@christophermoran3978]

Nate has a very slick guard he has a nasty guillotine choke which all wrestlers are vulnerable too especially when the get tired and sloppy

[@Cauti0n69]

Respect you Chael for being honest

[@Amzyy]

Chael was the first fighter to KO Nate Diaz and we all didnt know about it... It was during sparring all along

[@brudderstyles3479]

I thought Thompson was

[@gary8032]

Mr S.........and this is why you are a proper gentlemen,with an insightful honest opinion.

[@Th3Numb3rNin3]

Uncle Chael, I have a quick question... Does Marvin Vettori have the best chin in the game at the moment? I argue he most certainly does given his competition, and still hasn't been close to stopped from my memory. I'd love to hear your opinion if it interests you. Thanks.

[@myquest666420]

Tuivasa’s chin is pretty damn good too. Also Max. That’s just off the top of my head but I’d also put Vettori into that tier. Tua did get stopped, but he’s also in a heavyweight. It’s incredible how many times he’s been smashed by the largest, strongest men in the sport and didn’t go down…. Until Saturday of course haha

[@Th3Numb3rNin3]

@@myquest666420 Yes I do believe you have a good point. Tua and Tuivasa have a very similar approach. Knock head off, secure the bag lol

[@lu77xiaojun37]

Thanks Chael, I enjoyed your story about sparring with Nate a lot.

[@Mac_Fleetwood]

I can see Nate serving combo meals then getting wrestled on then becoming the victor via sub. Or even getting a tko against the cage. So basically I can see Nate winning.

[@sgraham12]

9:50 of pure, unadulterated cyclical talk. The Goat is back. All hail the King.

[@CYMotorsport]

A wise man once said there’s only been a few times in ufc history a fighter has been in top position dominating a fight but still gotten beat. By your same logic, the stats on a fighter being controlled significantly on the ground but still managing to win must be astronomical

[@WarBrah]

Danny Castillo vs Tony Ferguson is the only fight I can remember like that but Castillo admittedly just laid and prayed with no advancing and the judges rightfully saw that.

[@UnhingedCommonSense]

Do you know how many arm bars Nate has taken from his back? Many many examples just hit the search bar

[@davidalejofoodie7025]

Great channel! Great perspective

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

I hope Nate wins but I think this might look a bit like Nate vs. Rory back in the day.

[@aaryanpadiyar6393]

It was 3 rounds and Nate was doing decent

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

@@aaryanpadiyar6393 I'm not sure if I'd agree with "decent" although I don't remember him taking a huge amount of damage. Rory was a lot bigger and I think most people just remember those three big slams in the third I think but Nate lost pretty handily IMO. That was a long time ago, though. I just think Hamzat is too big, he looks bigger than some LHW's to me lmao.

[@ryanscarborough6703]

@@aaryanpadiyar6393 I agree. Everyone remembers the slams in the 3rd round but the first 2 rounds where pretty competitive. I think Rory was a lot bigger too but I could be wrong. Saw Nate at a Metallica concert in 2009 and was suprises how big he is for fighting at 155.

[@gibran5000]

that is one of the best nate diaz stories ive ever heard.

[@sonofjay817]

These ads at the beginning are ever so subtly getting longer.

[@dude1458]

2 of my favorite fighters on UFC 279 Tony and Nate I hope my boys get the win but cmon man the odds aren’t looking good

[@michaelburns6454]

I'm curious as to why All the UFC "hype machine" D.C, Uncle Chael, Dana are all telling us how the Diaz fight isn't a screw job. We all know Nate is a champion no matter what the outcome, and I guarantee you wether ppl believe any of you or not it's STILL gonna sell !

[@MarvinWestmaas]

Who gives a F? No seriously, who gives a flying F if Nate doesn't? He wanted the fight, now he got it. It is actually quite disrespectful to Nate by calling it a screwjob. Even if there is no bookie alive giving you good money if you bet on Khamzat.

[@MaynardOwns]

Chael don’t have a connection to ufc. He might work for ESPN but pretty sure last fought for bellator.

[@michaelburns6454]

@@MaynardOwns so your saying he's not promoting fights by all this that he did on here? That's ludicrous and not the Rapper from GA

[@Owl-of-Minerva]

Street fighting mentality. Thanks for sharing Mr. Sonnen.

[@snoek1474]

Since when have you not been allowed to get your ass kicked the whole fight, get a submission in the last ten seconds and win the fight?

[@lmivha3275]

Weather you like him or not, uncle Chael is a legend, and the almighty lord God has is back. May God bless you and your family Chael. You are a beautiful human

[@Airdogg77]

Chael thank goodness you come with the knowledge.

[@aceandfam7154]

I can see Nate taking too much damage and the doc having to stop the contest 🤷🏾‍♂️ his cardio and grit isn’t a question here

[@B702]

Nate has the most submission wins from his back in UFC history. Safe to say he welcomes the ground work

[@garageink74]

If they can keep the dr out of the cage, Nate always has a chance. But unfortunately Nate has all that scar tissue and gets gashed up easily.

[@hoptoit5910]

I hope Nate gives Khamzat the Stockton slap 😂

[@damienmorrison7261]

UFC is really desperate to make it seem like its going to be anything other than a one sided mess. But lets be real, the original reactions to this fight when it was announced are the real ones. The verbal acrobatics by Chael and other pundits to try and convince fans that this is a good matchup are just sad, not even the bad guy can sell this load of garbage.

[@dredned]

Nate 5-7 past ten years.

[@thelevelbeyondhuman]

I consider it a win if Nate survives, as in, doesn’t get knocked out

[@alexanderjimenez926]

I got Nate to win. Goes down to decision

[@larryl1427]

Never been a Diaz fan, but I'd love to see Nate get lucky and rock Chimaev's world real bad.

[@prisonmike729]

Damn lol I knew he always lets people take it to the ground I thought I was just tripping because there was time where he fought great wrestlers he made it hard for them to get the take down and most the time where they did get the take downs he always seemed to fall to the ground before they really grabbed him look I’m not saying people haven’t got him down on their own but most of his fights he does seem to lay back or rolls into the fall with them not really doing to much but some of my buddies would say “bro he has no take down defense” and I would point it out either on replay or the moment it happens when he would lay down but they didn’t get my point so I always assumed that it was just me even tho We all he’s very good In jujitsu I’m rooting for him regardless of the outcome people sleep on him just because of his record like that dude always fights great fighters and even if the other fighter wins they can never finish him it always comes to decision or a bs cut but idc who he fights if it’s a 5 round fight they other dudes looks like he ran 100 miles while Nate looks like he got hit by a Meteor while flipping them off and acts like he’s not even tired lmao

[@jimmyjohnjuan]

Yea. They both do it. Nick in his last fight tried to do this to Lawler but Lawler wanted to bang. Its obvious that they do this. Because people forget that they have been doing jujitsu for 20 years under a Gracie. They can submit anymore given the chance. There use to marathons and ultra marathons. Trust me 25mins in a ring to make millions is nothing compared to those. The last time I did trail running(mostly jogging and walking lol) I did maybe 12 to 15 miles and a lot of uneven ground going up and down. By the end i was in pain everywhere. Probably a little dehydrated. So i can imagine they do more then that more often. I want to see a ultra marathon race between Nate Diaz, nick diaz and David goggins. That would be insane.

[@rubenandrade7648]

I'm sorry but he did not let Rory McDonald take him down, he got picked up and body slammed. Several times.

[@dolphinwithahandgun7094]

It's the most infuriating thing about bjj. BJJ royalty Demian Maia knows this too and prefers top control but countless high level black belts still choose to chill on their back like it's 1998.

[@Purelylogical1]

Great assessment Chael. Spot on!!

[@GGGxe]

what if this is the one fight in years that Nate Diaz actually tries to win? yall don't even realize how much that would change the course of this fight.

[@savagereign]

Absolutely. Of Nate decided that this wasn't going to be fun, and he wasn't going to get cut up and make it fight of the night. It would be crazy to see a flying armbar first punch Khamzat threw.

[@PcCAvioN]

Just like Romero, both choose not to end the fight yet

[@stevenedmund5680]

respect on your fighting commentary on Nate Diaz and his ability and choices that he makes.

[@The518Playa]

I predict Nate catches him late in the match... can never count Nate out!

[@victorenriquez2642]

Here here!! Touché! Well said unc!!!!

[@samhinzman2018]

If this doesn’t prove that Nate Diaz is one of the toughest guys in the business then idk what will. Remember, this is the man who took down Anderson Silva every round for 5 rounds and beat the hell out of him each round.

[@chongxina8288]

Rory McDonald ragdolled Nate with wrestling. Nate lost to Masvidal who looked larger and heavier. Lost to Leon for the same reasons. But, he rocked Leon late in the fight. And the Diaz brothers have made a career of beating savages who were put in there to beat them. I’d love to see Strikeforce Nick Diaz vs Chimaev. 😬

[@anderson546]

I got a question, I remember hearing Chael say more then one occasion that O'Malley has gotten his loss overturned, when in fact he didn't. Just curious if someone knows if he actually heard this or just making shit up?

[@kingjizzam8988]

Yea it got overturned by the suga sean athletic commission

[@johnscustomsaws]

Its true... they voted on it and everything... totally official SSAC

[@JJarv213]

Chael knows first hand: Anderson Silva.

[@christianjohnson4091]

Fun fact: I was once a UFC intern, and Uncle Chael used MY laptop in Atlanta; Uncle C, I adore Nathan, but I feel his fight at welterweight with Rory McDonald is worth note here. Rory threw a much younger Nate around the octagon like it was nothing. Are you honestly telling your followers you don't think KC is not going to have an easy time? Please acknowledge.

[@ElephantJackson]

Tremendous stuff from Uncle Chael right there.

[@brev5057]

Kahmzat by ko or submission. nate by decision or submission. Only possible scenarios i see. Go Nate. I'm reluctant to back chim. Nate is an alltime immortal in MMA.

[@estvescalders6597]

If Uriah Faber says quinoa is a super food then I believe him 100%. Gonna stock up on this ViteRamen specifically because of it too! Always take people at their word and never EVER doubt it as you'll go far in life.

[@budsteppin99]

Chael ur the best brotha I do the thumbs from the Jon jones presser everyday lol ur the man. Keep kickin ass.

[@AndyWrasman]

Exactly! Diaz doesn't go to the ground when he could being a jiu-jitsu guy.

[@charlesfrancis1706]

Very good commentary, from one of the best at fighting PRO, whether 1 or 5 rounds.

[@charlesfrancis1706]

Love you Chael.

[@bryancubbins6113]

What an interesting take on Nate. Probably 99% of people haven’t thought of it this way. Awesome analysis on that Chael

[@ares480]

I like both fighters so im not gonna be mad no matter the outcome. But it would be extra satisfying seeing Nate knock Khamzat off his pedestal. Mans a legend and deserves the respect. The people who keep saying he's gonna get washed hasn't watched MMA.

[@CyberManny23]

No one does it better than Chael!