How do fighters manage fear and anxiety?

[@munkyzzb7504]

I think when people say that fighters are scared it's more afraid of failure than getting hurt.

[@comboboricua6442]

I agree, failure is my biggest fear and I am trying to learn to deal with it

[@steliokontos8813]

ComboBoricua hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard 💯 💯 💯

[@poisonsquid37]

ComboBoricua Just don’t ever fail bro

[@comboboricua6442]

@@steliokontos8813 I agree 💪

[@comboboricua6442]

@@poisonsquid37 I will always try my best not to💪

[@bosnianguy6895]

Uncle Chael explaining something he never felt to us, incredible.

[@Slumpthemenace]

hes cap as fuck everybody feels fear

[@jeremyconrad6156]

The only thing chael fears is if the author misspells ‘undefeated’ and ‘undisputed’

[@guzthetaker93]

Chael to anxiety attacks ” I can’t let you get close!”

[@tyeades975]

Gold

[@lukeshannon-hollie4593]

😂😂🤣🤣😭😭

[@gilbertguzman531]

Anxiety….yeah what what yeah im going to tackle you

[@tylerwallin4777]

Hahahahahhahahhahahahahhahahahahahhahahhahahhahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahha Nobel Prize here. Sorry I’m late

[@nocaparoni4502]

Chael asks Netflix if its still watching him

[@lilsteez8219]

MJ Is the REAL GOAT I vote this as top comment

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

I have suffered from anxiety attacks my whole life. I actually find calmness in attendance of my Karate, boxing and Ju Jitsu class. I have had plenty of boxing fights and my anxiety was terrible but because I always have anxiety, it feels very normal. Thanks for talking about this Chael. 'Anxiety is in us all, even kings bare anxiety.' Marcus Aurelius.

[@رافضالرجس]

Keep pushing

[@unknownn4673]

How does fear and anxiety manage Tony Ferguson?

[@SAM-ru4vx]

Chooses to do nothing Otherwise he will not stop until the opponet is dead.

[@RyzingTerror]

I remember watching a interview from a guy who records fighters backstage and he said he was surprised that even Tony Ferguson is noticeably nervous backstage before his fights, he also said Khabib looks like he couldn’t care less and often FaceTimes his teammates in Dagestan right before making his entrance

[@arturogotti3790]

I feel so bad about myself for getting scared of fighting when I was in school. I had no problems in the gym but in public I got too nervous. But now im 23 and look forward to confrontation and fighting. I still feel like a coward from my past. :(

[@BRlGADE_KINGPIN]

Between me and you, my parents never taught me to fight. And when I was younger I ran from confrontation and I let guys bully me without punishing them. Me being 20 now, I know that feeling of being a coward and being scared to fight. I have started training mma and jiu jitsu a few months ago and that feeling of being a coward has gone away, I still have a little fear before a spar but that’s normal and it’s good. If I did you can do it. Go out there and train, and become a badass dude. You’re a warrior.

[@DarkNomad38]

@@BRlGADE_KINGPIN yea just between you and that guy.

[@timlovestm]

You have control of your life and you have the power to change that

[@raptureready9502]

U guys are fighting for the wrong reasons

[@Rahthatguy]

Nah bro don’t feel like a coward the past doesn’t exist it’s just a memory, you built different 🗣

[@SoreEyeMusic]

100% on point regarding using fear as excitement instead. I play concerts, and it's so true that 5 minutes before going on, you get to choose. Am i scared for dear life to go out there, or am i super excited to do it. It's funny i never heard that angle explained before, but thinking about it now it's such a true subconscious thing that's going on there.

[@davidjameson7839]

All of the GANGSTER'S OPPONENTS felt fear and anxiety. They knew they were about to be humiliated by God's gift to MMA

[@voiceofreason9780]

_" Literally threw their weapon and ran"_ Wait ...Tito is a cop now?

[@jpmorgain912]

I'm a Chael fan too but Godzilla would run from Tito

[@jpmorgain912]

@Flashy Paws ---- AHAHAHAHAHAAHHA

[@jpmorgain912]

@Flashy Paws --- you like good music😻

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

What kind of weak ass music is this. Are you an old single woman or something

[@AscendedBeyond]

I think the adrenaline/excitement really pushes you forward. How you channel your emotions when walking into situations like these can make a huge difference.

[@afnantalat9262]

I’m going to try this. Every time I feel Scared/anxious I will tell myself I’m excited

[@jacksimmons9180]

Howd it go

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Did it work yet?

[@afnantalat9262]

@@kristopherhasenbuhler5393 nope

[@Madeyoulook123]

Chael and anxiety/fear cannot physically exist in the same sentence. That’s like saying WaterFire, or Crime-Free Favela

[@nemanacemu2024]

Domo Naf Explain please?

[@jazionpurnsky1185]

@@nemanacemu2024 what do you not understand?

[@no_nameyouknow]

@@nemanacemu2024 He meant you can't say Chael and fear at the same time, because he feels no fear. Memes,

[@projectcapsule]

"Chael and anxiety/fear cannot physically exist in the same sentence."

[@Noname-bt7zp]

Good the title doesn’t say Chael in it then

[@delespai5592]

Been running these streets for years, But he's still here, And so is FEAR. Undisputed, never lost a round...

[@jacobrojas8156]

Body's hit the ground, When the bad comes to town...

[@w4974]

Chaels right here, coming from a rough background/neighborhood does push people to fight, makes it easy to understand how the undisputed champ who never lost a round came from the mean streets of West Lynn

[@ssheeessh]

It's a crazy place.. As a child, he had to stand by and watch heinous crimes being committed in broad daylight. I heard one time, someone PUBLICLY littered less than 10ft from a trash can.. :\

[@brians9182]

Whenever I went in the toughman fight competition. I never worry about the fight and the out come. When the fight starts its on! There's nothing to worry about.

[@kyburdeshaw235]

I think the best way to deal with fear and anxiety is to be like Conor McGregor and say what you’re gonna do with confidence which will eventually help you believe in yourself. Eventually the opponent will start doubting themselves if you say outrageous stuff with 100% confidence which will make them start fighting different than how they normally train. Conor makes them fight with their emotion which benefits him as a counterpuncher. Positive thinking helps leads to positive results which is why the law of attraction is so powerful in any competitive sport.

[@autoimmuneencephalitisawar2475]

That’s just a bunch of lgbt homoerotic nonsense coming from your view and particular agenda. I have a very different experience

[@kyburdeshaw235]

Autoimmune Encephalitis Awareness wtf you talkin bout? How does that have anything to do with lgbt? I’m against that bullshit too. Tell me about your experience hot shot

[@Douglas.kong33]

I'm just in the beginning stages of fighting. I still get fear for hard sparring from time to time. This obviously is nowhere near the stress levels of pro fighters but knowing I'm going to die some day really helps for some reason. Like I'm less scared of getting hurt or losing because the worst thing that can happen to me is death. As long as I can remind myself of that I can stay cool. Doesn't really help my fear of death tho lmao

[@BRlGADE_KINGPIN]

Shouldn’t fear things you cannot change.

[@gm3116]

death is not the worse thing that can happen, the worst thing is to get severely / irreversibly damaged and having to live the rest of your life with it

[@venicec3310]

That thought process helps me too i tell myself one i wont be here to feel these feelings its a reminder im alive

[@Danstheman1357]

I have fear and anxiety until Uncle Chael uploads a video.

[@zerg9523]

When Chael gets 1 million views, youtube should send chael a second golden fist.

[@isaacjimenez6889]

Seeing uncle Chael’s neck veins pop out when he talks without a pause gives me anxiety

[@dexterrr9163]

Isaac Jimenez you gay bruh

[@PolskiProdigy]

Thanks Chael I listen every day. This channel has become a very important part of my training.

[@gladtv7873]

Chael, really appreciate you offering me this!

[@ezragaim2130]

First kickboxing fight in April. Let’s go👊🏾👊🏾

[@ezragaim2130]

@shivi9996 that was my debut I dominated that fight🔥

[@shanemiddleton3506]

glad to hear the king speak about this

[@qizhoucui1875]

Everyone gangsta until they run into Chael P. Sonnen

[@jaysmith2151]

In the words of Uncle Chael: That's why you NEVER piss off a Gangster.

[@MoralesAlex805]

Legitimate conversation to discuss

[@mohdarif8948]

i don't like chael's videos but had to admit this is most interesting topic ever being discussed

[@michaelwingender9717]

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to shadow box, then ankle pick any fear / anxiety.

[@streetfightinc]

All jokes aside chael a legend 😈

[@cjwilliams4475]

Blew my mind with the bit about scared cops at the end there chael

[@NikoBased]

Randy is 100% correct. If I remember correctly it's cortisol, adrenaline or norepinephrine. The body uses the same hormones for a variety of different scenarios. The best way to think about this, would be an amusement park. While you're being pulled up the 300ft drop of a roller coaster, your body starts to release cortisol or adrenaline for a very legitimate reason. There's a perfectly legitimate reason for why your body is telling you to flight that scenario. The only reason people don't tend to panic is because they know there's a very low potential for injury or death even though all of their surroundings are telling them otherwise. So you're essentially going to the amusement park and paying somebody to give you anxiety. Interesting right? Nobody thinks about it that way. Randy is correct in that the way you frame the scenario largely depends on how you react to it. I believe this could have worked for you with a little practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy is essentially just that.

[@chillinlikascottfreevillia4413]

I was always more scared of not fighting,then fighting.

[@daebak7370]

Cap

[@dannydel7280]

Randy’s approach needs to be explained more because it’s an actual technique to manage anxiety not just in mma but in life . When u have that fight er flight response ur body does tense and breathing may even become harder Bc your body is releasing a chemical that tells yourself you are in danger or your fearful . It’s nothing to be alarmed about at all . U litterly need to just remind yourself hey it’s my body caring about me , thanks for the concern but I got this . Sounds silly but this is actual professional advice from therapist!

[@Fink-id6yg]

I am excited. Gotta train my brain, I can still feel my smile drop when I get nervous, and the inability to even fake a confident smile, because "I am nervous". I can always smile if I'm excited

[@no_nameyouknow]

This is such a broad topic that it really depends on the fighter. Some don't feel fear, some constantly feel it every time they make the walk to the cage. Some start out afraid and gain confidence, others go the opposite way.

[@CHAVO-jl7sg]

Yeah I remember gsp said he hated fighting and he would be scared every time before he fought yet he's the goat it's strange

[@jpmorgain912]

Everybody's mom is afraid of Chael's 3rd largest arm

[@thepolticalone961]

Who wouldn't be scared when Chael is around

[@munkyzzb7504]

If Tony or Khabib can't make and if Dustin, Justin or Conor can't make it, I'm jumping in there.

[@pat607521]

That was great and VERY well put Mr. Chael. I really feel I needed to hear this.

[@samcf7690]

Everyone's gangsta until they meet a real gangster in Chael P Sonnen!

[@yuriboyka7423]

Fan: How do fighters manage fear and anxiety? Uncle Chael: I'm insulted for even asking me that question.

[@user-qg1dh6sz6q]

it's like a roller coaster (at least for wrestling...you can be scared all you want but once you're in you're in)

[@vincentalgarin4693]

👌

[@artbremer4076]

In my experience, some fighters, not all but some, are naturally born psychopaths. They were not from bad or rough backgrounds, however, emotions like fear, anxiety, compassion were not known to them. They were only driven by the sheer self centered desire to win at all costs. They were also almost indifferent to pain. I researched a little bit this issue and it it turns out that psychopaths are not necessarily violent or malicious people. They are born with a different brain where those parts responsible for emotional response are not functional. Amygdala I believe was the brain region name. When I'd see one of them fighting, weather on the street or elsewhere, I'd always remember thinking - "why are they not afraid and stay cold like it's - 'whatever'". I didn't know at the time anything about clinical psychopathy. Also, normally they'd be so sharp and intelligent compared to other folks and would have a perfect read out of you just by looking you in the eye. They would immediately know weather you afraid or scared, what are you weaknesses and so on. I don't know if there are any people like that in the professional MMA scene, cause it is hard to tell as they look sooo normal and cool with a good sense of humor and such. But in my experience, I have met a few.

[@jaysmith2151]

The title should be how do fighters manage fear and anxiety while standing across the cage from the baddest man on the planet Uncle Chael P. Sonnen.

[@masoodr971]

Uncle Chael coming through on fight day 🙏

[@robertbeckham3091]

I’ve been in plenty of “life or death” combat situations, the only time I ever felt fear or any emotion was the times knew it was going to happen (school fights or professional fights). The moments when “shit hit the fan” or a enemy suddenly attacked me, I felt nothing at all. I could see the anger and rage in my enemy’s eyes, yet I felt nothing, I wasn’t even angry at the enemy.

[@gregorybathurst4326]

For me nothing after my first experience matched the anxiety of maximum prison yard fighting , I was 21 the other guy was a bully who had many yrs inside , the guys who were training me ,said keep my mouth shut and fight and predicted correctly that he will try to back out , my trainer said ,no no no you picked it , and (me) the young guy he's up for it . the best thing I've ever done was keeping my mouth shut , every ounce of anxious desire to say OK and walk away evaporated when the ref said fight . just breathe shut up and fight were his exact words ,

[@ostin500]

Chael gave a great speech to uriah hall on TUF about this same topic, very inspiring

[@Kut2Static]

Underrated video. Great knowledge

[@SirDehumanized]

I do the same thing that randy does. In my first boxing match I wasn’t nervous at all. I was excited to get out there and bust him up. That’s the best way to be.

[@uptownwolfpackkickboxing6319]

Brian Foster owns a tattoo shop in riverside, Elizabeth st tattoo. Great guy and a dope artist.

[@PANTALLIDETH94]

Chael uses ambien, I remember the NSAC hearing. Sleep good the night before the fight

[@NASkeywest]

They pray to miniature statues of the largest arms in West Linn, Oregon for courage.

[@5801t]

By refusing to fight Yoel Romero cuz that guys a beast

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

Would Randy do an interview with you and speak on this more? I think there's huge value add there maybe not for everyone but for anyone like Randy who it might help.

[@theella3867]

Nunes vs Holm - Three minutes into the fight the crowd starts chanting "Holly Holly". How did that not affect Nunes negatively? Instead Nunes smiled, and within a minute KO'd Holly with a head kick.

[@StrippedCoverLitMedia]

Jesus. This is the first time I've ever watched Uncle Chael and had the slightest feeling he didn't know what he was talking about.

[@rm2124]

Balthasar Gérard you clearly don’t understand the joke

[@HellmuthOnTilt4]

Chael P comes from a home that some years barely made 100k. That’s real adversity.

[@jazionpurnsky1185]

Don't forget the mean streets outside. Filled with jaywalkers and litter.

[@drakesibona7848]

Tony Montana just cuz your family made 100 million annually doesn’t give you the right to talk down on folks like us that made a measly 100k annually living in gated communities filled with violent jaywalkers and people constantly littering. People like you make me sick.

[@HellmuthOnTilt4]

Jazion Purnsky Wow yes you are right it really puts things in perspective. The mean streets of West Linn are legit.

[@drakesibona7848]

Tony Montana Man I really hope you’re being sarcastic..

[@HellmuthOnTilt4]

Drake Sibona He deleted his second comment lol. Must be a new fan.

[@gatgod77]

Cool advice! Thanks Uncle Chael

[@jeetkundough6224]

Uncle Chael is right again. Hooah!

[@sigvald11]

Great video, keep up the good work.

[@madness198648]

With the correct up bringing and or high level Gov or military training when that chemical is released in your brain and its time to theoretically choose to fight or run; there is no option at all, not even for a tenth of a second, its 100% fight or 100% engage and eliminate the enemy threat. Condition yourself to fight when your life depends on it or otherwise run away and enjoy going to bed everynight for the rest of your life knowing what you are truly made of or rather lack their of. Maybe your lucky and get shot while running away so you don't have to deal with the fact that you are the kind of person who would get people killed when shit hits the fan, including your own family.

[@matr1x83]

And that’s pretty much it! 🔥

[@aintnuttinnice_7590]

This was very interesting episode keep it up chael.

[@archieandrew9317]

How do fighters manage fear and anxiety? Well, they have managers to manage that.

[@Sourcerful]

Chael can make a 20 minutes video talking about a diarrhea I had and sound smart.

[@kyphoticlifting4474]

Amazing Insight

[@samuelfinch9992]

HOW TA FUCK CAN YOU UPLOAD SO MUCH VIDEOS? MAN, AMAZING

[@steliokontos8813]

I went to a walk in ER cause I have a lump in my throat that just recently started bothering me and the lady said it was my Adam’s apple 😑

[@autoimmuneencephalitisawar2475]

I had a lump on my balls so the urologist ordered me an ultrasound and then the tech lady was rubbing all over my balls with gel during the ultrasound it felt real good

[@finnneilson6229]

@@autoimmuneencephalitisawar2475 da fuq 😂

[@sour3000]

@@autoimmuneencephalitisawar2475 😂😂😂😂

[@AstralHiGH]

Chael "What I'm offering to you" Sonnen

[@charles-etiennemarcoux5102]

Thank you very much

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

Unique perspective..............

[@Fink-id6yg]

Hey thanks man! I word for word searched " how to not imagine yourself losing a fight" because I train, I'm capable, but my mind always visualizes the worst outcome. Ie a shin snap, or getting my head kicked in on the floor etc. So I'll check someone's chick out like yeah, what's her man gonna do, then I have an intrusive visualization of a bad dream type thing like moving through water and being demolished first strike

[@DoctorSteviousMD]

Uncle chael, can you make a video for fighters to watch before a fight, like a motivational/inspirational video

[@Dbarr311]

Chael, if you read this comment can you make a video on your success as a real estate agent. I'm trying to make money and I hear that's a good way to start. Thank you

[@warweaponx6629]

Not all of us grew up on the mean and dirty streets of West Linn, Oregon.

[@LightSpeaker2k]

"O...I'm excited" Jeeeeeeez

[@pvtrichardsonbr]

Im not going to lie. Im scared of being knocked out again. Ive been knocked out 2 times in my life outside of martial arts. I fear becoming a vegetable off that one solid strike. But my passion for fighting outweighs the fear. And i accept the possibility of death everytime

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

If u make friends with the worst possible outcome you have nothing left to fear Randy Couture

[@whatsagoodname8597]

Idk if you will ever see this chael but I won't lie I'm scared of fighting but if I'm pushed far enough to defend myself. Does that make me bad?

[@blindshot709]

gym fighting isn't as stressful as street fights imo, knowing the opponent isn't gonna stab you takes a huge weight off of you're shoulders

[@ZakH644]

I can’t stand adrenaline dumps, I can’t believe some people like that feeling.

[@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593]

But a lot of times, i've seen people blame being nervous and anxiety for losing fights, even when the real reason they lost is because they was not prepared good enough or just fought a better, more experienced fighter.

[@GoodJobBuddy]

No man is like any man better than Jorge Masvidal ..

[@greglavy1277]

I think Chael is great ! I also think he's a full on free Mason , no doubt about that statement ...doesn't mean he's not a cool dude though.

[@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant]

But how does fear and anxiety manage Chael Sonnen?

[@dante_da_beast8859]

I'm not scared of fighting it's just that I don't want my leg to break, lol.

[@thefloridamanofytcomments5264]

But what kind of childhood trials and tribulations do you think Conor had to overcome that will help him against Cowboy???

[@jazionpurnsky1185]

But where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this?

[@AoNLobby]

Probably by fighting

[@endearingart]

I understand what randy was told but why do you say it didn’t work for you, Chael?

[@modernexistence4206]

Its strange, I don't really feel scared in sparring, but I'm really good at riding emotions and not letting them bother me too much, but I more get gassed out so easy, though I'm thinking I could be holding my breath without realising.

[@ryanclayton6496]

I think most guys are shitting themselves in one way or another before a fight. It's normal. You just gotta use it, or turn it off.

[@danielgonzalez-yp7hi]

So Xanax is for excitement ??? , this has been a rough week for me , my hand has 3rd degree burns, I got a concussion from getting kicked in the head, but at least I have finally realised I don’t need Xanax 🤕

[@DivinePlant]

Honestly expected deeper insight in this video

[@bigtimenative4057]

It was and still is the lights and being on the spotlight in front of people. I think I just have stage fright lol

[@gilbertguzman531]

Guess im exited

[@rickyrichard6541]

Wait a minute... Y’all forgetting cowboy bout to give McNugget a proper ass whoopin

[@mysticpapiknows]

If it’s a street fight ?

[@LonelyGamr]

Tyson ex coach said that anxiety thing also