Psychological Effects of MMA Fighting…

Chael Sonnen talks about the psychological effects MMA fighting on this episode of Beyond the Fight
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[@plottaz]

The key to avoiding these psychological effects is ensuring that you do not let them get close. Love you Uncle Chael. Legend

[@DylanJo123]

To add on to that you should also dodge their punch with a slip into a double leg. Preferrably with flip flops on for added efficency

[@plottaz]

@@DylanJo123 then call them a fucking amateur!

[@wolffredd2664]

“Im not teasing those kids…yes I am, as a matter if fact I am” 😂😂😂 this is why i trust your word chael you good hearted honest SOB!

[@oilyotter6297]

If uncle Chael was actually your uncle

[@purpleduster20]

Chael got me with that one🤣🤣

[@aisadal2521]

It's good to see you covering this nitty-gritty aspect of fighting, Chael, since mind games can definitely be a pain to deal with, never mind personal demons

[@bonsaiavia7902]

He really delves into a lot of things either other analysts aren't aware of, or aren't willing to talk about.

[@harlock321]

@@bonsaiavia7902 so true man, really adds to his content

[@ILA4LIFE012601]

@@bonsaiavia7902 well it helps that he was a fighter and has openly said he needed a sporta physcologists help so he obviously knows this stuff first hand

[@why283]

Agreed. Chael is so real.

[@bonsaiavia7902]

@@ILA4LIFE012601 yeah I mean that's kinda obvious, I dont get your point

[@benmcreynolds8581]

When you are no longer afraid of allowing yourself to be vulnerable, is when you can start to gain "True" strength. I wrote this when I was overcoming substance abuse years ago. It just popped into my mind, I thought of the natural flow of the seasons and stuff and you can visualize the ups and downs nature has to go through for it in order to flourish in the spring time, but it must embrace the fall and winter and rainy days and see that they benefit you even if you can't tell that day, it benefits you. Its like learning how to convert negativity into fuel for creativity.

[@Last_Chance.]

I like that brother. Great perspective

[@squadabingo9113]

Hey that is really beautiful, simple and true. Well said amigo. Respect!

[@roejogan4540]

💯💯💯

[@Sebastian_Polak_Maly]

Wonderful metaphor. Will try to remember it.

[@markzuckergecko621]

I had a baseball game in high school when I had been sick the day before, was throwing up and barely got any sleep, I told my coach before the game not to send me to steal if I got on base, because I wasn't sure if I could run. And on the first pitch of the game I launched a massive homerun over the scoreboard, it was the furthest homerun I hit in my whole life. Uncle Chael speaks the truth, as usual.

[@usernamepassword9091]

I'm British so I don't understand baseball but I think that means you did REALLY good when you felt like shit, right? For some reason I can see that working, not sure why or how to explain it. Maybe because you have lower expectations of yourself than you usually would in that moment and as a result, you experience less pressure 🤔 You have a great day anyway man, all the best 😊☮️❤️

[@AngelofDethMetal]

First video ive watched in a long time. Would love to see more of these.

[@WaKeUpTIs]

What a great video. This is the type of insight I think most of us crave. Thank you, Champ 🐐

[@suckafreeT308]

Thank you for the video Chael. Great way to end my Friday evening. 🙌🍷

[@HordorMorr]

these types of videos are literal gold! so much useful insight

[@Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans]

No, they aren't literal gold. They're figurative gold.

[@schultzywillpa26]

This is one of the best videos you’ve put out

[@russgaudett]

Awesome video Uncle Chael thanks for that knowledge

[@mrjcrangel]

One of Chael's best episodes for me. Loved it Unc! 🔥

[@MichaelDangerDobbs]

hahaha I love me some uncle Chael, and this clip definitely delivered. one of the only times I reminded a video from him to hear a part again. "and I'm not teasing those kids... yeah, I am....as a matter of fact I am." I love it lol, It was a stressful day for me and I needed this laugh lol. thanks for the laughs, keep em coming

[@martin9201431]

I am grateful for this type of concent. I love both - psychology and MMA

[@HomelessNinjaKennedy]

This is my new favorite Chael video

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Great stuff….. thanks ☺️

[@lorileon2816]

Very fitting topic given your recent run ins

[@eddiemac-637]

Uncle Chael is laying his defense in the assault case

[@chalky_white]

Blasphemy

[@joshtheflatearthjedi222]

Charges dismissed never lost a single court case

[@amiracleone2803]

Uncle Cheal is so tough he will wup your butt in his sleep.

[@stan4242]

Love your videos Uncle Chael!

[@yankrob]

Great insight

[@rossdixonellis]

Also amazing that Bisping took the Rockhold rematch on like 12 days notice and was wrapping up a film.

[@Hats502]

And that he lied about his vision so he could continue to fight

[@yntrff]

And that he put the blueprint on beating Pridehold.

[@djangogaming3582]

Can’t wait to see what’s up ahead. edit: I tend to like the psychological aspect of sports. Thanks for the insight!

[@capnchris7217]

Love ya Chael! Law of diminishing return is real.

[@Last_Chance.]

It's real unless we're talking about magic spoon and ridge wallet

[@superduty2023]

Tito tapped

[@kevone2706]

Fedor quit. Jon Jones broke a toe and had to sit

[@mydogsnameisbeans]

Good talk unc 👊

[@flipf615]

you didnt even listen to it all you fool

[@torvis3763]

Love ya, Uncle Chael!

[@yeeerrrrrrr]

More,more,more of this

[@jameslodge4822]

A lot to think about, especially that nugget right at the end

[@jonathantaylor7167]

Gold. Pure gold.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Hey Chael with you also being an Oregonian as well. I know this really nice guy named Bo Christensen, and he went on to win state and I think he did really well in the next level competition wrestling too. I graduated in 2007. Bo was a a grade below me so but he was successful in wrestling throughout highschool into college stuff.

[@johnjoe9208]

Keep going chael love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Last_Chance.]

Olee oleeee

[@patdundeemarketing983]

You are right Chael.

[@liamparker2590]

Chael please make a video about Kelvin Gastelum's next fight

[@thomasmidnight8486]

“I’m not teasing those kids, I-“ “I am. I am teasing them.” 💀

[@brandonvenegas1103]

Hey chael how's court going.

[@thegreatboppilini9006]

The real question is: when do we get uncle Chael’a wrestling playlist?

[@TheBobbyGuerrero]

Lord chael is going through it rn, please don’t be mistaken. Chael is talking about himself in these past few videos

[@TheLegacy87]

You calling a man Lord tells me you have serious psychological problems yourself. You need Jesus son cause your lost.

[@Last_Chance.]

Obviously

[@tonyrosales915]

Uncle Chael still undefeated, including your case!

[@MannElite]

Chael, I think you still got it man. I know Coach Clay said you were done, but I gotta tell you, I think if you take an Ambien you can beat Bader. Its all in your ahead, you just gotta unleash the beast.

[@cw6019]

Not me🤣 as a college football player I stayed as far away as possible from the training room. Once you go in there you start to get comfortable with it and that’s the quickest way to lose your spot😂

[@jasonjohnson9072]

I love you Uncle Chael, but Bisping has spoken about this, he was hungover when he got the call. He was waayy overweight and immediately went for a run. He literally said he learned that he’d gone into every other fight overtrained because wanted it so bad. The short notice didn’t give him time to do that. It’s a great story from the second best MMA storyteller of all time.

[@Sprite_525]

Link or video title? Never heard of this gem

[@memevarg2530]

@@Sprite_525 check out the first bisping podcast with joe rogan

[@backbone2992]

With all due respect to Bisping, he's well known for telling stories and giving excuses all the time.

[@Last_Chance.]

@@backbone2992 excuses??? Meh.....

[@MP-cc5rv]

Replacement fighters always have the advantage. Clear head and less bumps and bruises. Fighters rarely make it through a training camp, injury free

[@Last_Chance.]

Word

[@Chamber7891]

Sounds like you setting up your defense for court there Chael

[@caught6416]

Off subject , what shoes are those ?

[@Cochise6666]

Man that legend of the origin of the martial arts Black Belt is Boss

[@robhoppe9189]

That was a really great historical lesson about the belt. The belts all start out white, but how much work and defeats and the lessons learned reflects in the belt. WOW, mind blown! So basically, following the old tradition, if you see a person with a belt that is black, you KNOW they have been to Hell and back! They are hella experienced and they've earned it!

[@memyselfi3520]

What about the black belt Randy got after the Tim Silva fight?

[@JBX5677JB]

Football is a sport where people will play through most injuries. In college, during one game (not even a postseason game) I played with a torn labrum, torn extensor tendon, high ankle sprain, and a broken bone in my foot. I wasn't the only guy either out there battling through injuries. By the end of the season, we would joke that one or two sprains would mean we were playing at 100%.

[@moneyraylucas7161]

If I had a time machine I would go back and join Team Quest in its heyday

[@Razear]

This reminds me of the time Amanda pulled out the day of the Valentina rematch because she didn't feel like fighting despite clearing all the medical tests. Fear and self-doubt is a bigger obstacle than concrete threat.

[@duramaxdad]

Were they headlining the show? I remember Dana being hot over women headlining a show and it was a hot mess

[@johnbraucher1499]

Chael you're very smart not ever mentioning any of the controversy. Most people wouldn't know to do that. I knew, and I know why you don't. Very intelligent move. One of these days tho, when the dust settles (I know you'll read this i was early enough this time I hope. Lol) we would all love to hear the full story. Thanks.

[@TherebehoesinAlaska]

Cringe bro

[@kevinthegreat2141]

When Chael P Sonnen use psychological effects, the souls of his enemies flee to the Shadow Realm to hide...

[@joepollock7253]

So detailed in multiple angles...... but you say I can't remember anything about that Vegas night .... hmmmm

[@AlexFeri9348]

Surprised Chael hasn't made this video earlier considering his amazing trash talk.

[@jesusnavia9958]

Tim kennedy vs uncle chael submission underground?

[@josephrother7950]

This reminds me of the adage, if they start talking about how tough you are you're in bad shape.

[@davidholmes7787]

Chael, how do you feel about Kate brown, and the current condition of Portland right now?

[@spiderwebbmarketing]

Promoter Chael is greatest but life coach Chael is the best

[@brob8204]

that's great

[@uncle_creepy2743]

next video is going to be about the dangers of taking ambien, kale setting up his defense strategy in his vids

[@oziver9497]

Max Holloway looked great in the octagon when he wasnt training as much

[@belalbelal4614]

That’s what I like most about wrestling and boxing - no belt system. I hate that black belt crap in BJJ.

[@Fartsdownunder]

Only Chanel has actual ad interruptions of him doing ads 😂😂like ones I gotta skip 😂

[@veelowmuymalo7258]

Uncle Cheal belt turned coffee brown as soon as he tighten it

[@The_Chosen_One66]

I absolutely love the fact that you are unbelievably intelligent yet could beat the ever living shit out of someone if you so desired, I’m life long fan for sure. And what are those sneakers you’re wearing my man they are sick?

[@jinjaninja8096]

The chocolate cake analogy reminds me of when the principal made the kid on Matilda eat all that cake lol

[@aidandowd414]

Nah dude it was the fat kid

[@Mufasa535]

Getting closer to talking about the infamous night…

[@anklebreaker9044]

Chael beat 11 charges and some felonies. Undefeated.

[@jakehibler104]

Bisbing Said similar things to that effect.

[@jakejohnsen8069]

Mental health ain’t a joke. Put it to you like this. Tonight my brain is street Judas and Colby just so happens to be in town

[@BufoOnTheBeat]

Chael wearing Shaquille O’Neil’s sneakers 😂

[@omuerta7605]

Answer to "When is something Too Much of something"... Fighter and the kid episode #2

[@StayPrimal]

This business, + a lot of other sports too, are the worst thing that you can do for your mental health. I am not even talking about brain damage here, I'm talking about the toxic fans, the uncertainty of fighting, the low salaries, the INSANE ups and downs and the media pressure. Only the strongest mentally can get through this without changing drastically. GSP and Usman come to my mind.

[@ZafoolTV]

who's bech carrera?

[@ryanhazel8509]

Im naming my son after you.

[@Cubance]

and if it's a girl... will still be named Chael 😤

[@yntrff]

@@Cubance F

[@Dajuann]

Dam

[@cinnydrew]

Are you using this as defence when you go to court

[@grievous1810]

Undefeated, undisputed.

[@vipset87]

just in time for the upcomin charges. poor me

[@retasketa]

I've been seeing this more in sports today. A lot of coaches are ditching some of the "toughen up buttercup!" Mentality. It's happening in sports all over the spectrum. Coaches are investing in athlete mental health. You can be elite but if your mental health is shit... you're over worked and over stressed... you're only going to perform as well as your health wil allow.

[@ractorstudios]

Anyone who does what they love for a living can relate. If you dont hate it. Then good luck loving it, " diaz

[@caseysowa1135]

chael talks like saul goodman on a motivational day

[@brentboost2879]

Cakey Correia

[@canthandleanopinion2443]

At first I though the title said psychological effects of ambien

[@johnshelburne8690]

I’m just saying chael u did recently say in a video that experience really matters but I know what ur trynna say

[@rajunaidu7751]

“Some are fighters, athletes or artists”-GSP

[@LeftLaneDreams]

I don’t know Chael a lot of pro football and hockey players play with A LOT of injuries and are definitely tougher than some MMA guys and you know it lol.

[@privateprivate2268]

Thumbs Up

[@TheRealVRA]

undefeated. undisputed

[@VagPoop_]

I'm down bad on $MRI

[@painandsorrowcards]

Chael is underestimating how much my fat ass loves chocolate cake.

[@leegoodman8553]

Congrats. You win best comment

[@painandsorrowcards]

@@leegoodman8553 All I'm saying is I can eat chocolate cake for more than 10 minutes with out an issue.

[@Patrick-jo7tk]

Can you talk about how at UFC lightweight, probably the best division in MMA, the guys ranked #8-#15 aren't fighting or at least have no plans on being booked for this summer? It's like half the division. also, what do you do with Gregor Gillespie if he continues refusing to fight anybody ranked any lower than him? Like his win against Yancy Medeiros was good but like this guys never beaten anybody inside the top 10, he beat Diego Ferreira like a year ago and he's like top 15ish. He's a wimp to me, not because he's scared of the top guys, but because he's scared of losing to someone he's supposed to beat. He doesn't wanna risk putting what he's achieved on the line, like his number 8 ranking and a decent place to negotiate a fight with a higher ranked fighter from. kinda bullshit tho like why should he of all fighters get to only fight fights that benefit him more than anybody? UFC aint benefitting he's the opposite of marketable, like straight up invisible to the casual and just annoyingly inactive, stubborn and arrogant to the hardcores, not to mention I cant think of him without thinking of Kevin Lee giving him headache of the year

[@hensen5309]

My only two reasons for not fighting is losing my teeth and brain damage.. it really is a crazy idea to make this sport your life

[@rallen295]

I miss the old Paulo Costa

[@stephenmacdonald912]

One thing i learned out of life is. Dont say what you wont do.

[@chris092183]

Corral belt is the highest belt

[@Last_Chance.]

Fun fact: The law of diminishing returns does not apply to eating magic spoon or carrying a ridge wallet

[@thisismyspamaccount452]

When is being too good bad? When is being so undefeated for so long make it mean less? How do you get the same out of winning? Irrelevant questions if you’re the undefeated undisputed Chael P

[@jumalakohtuotsus4174]

Undefeated

[@WildstarRust]

"volley this thing" you mean a ball??

[@chaosdromanah8620]

Tito Tapped