The BEST way to get into the UFC...

Chael Sonnen talks about the best way to get in the UFC on this episode of Beyond the Fight
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All things UFC and MMA with the undefeated Bad Guy, Chael Sonnen. UFC Champions, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Colby Covington, Khamzat Chimaev, the MMA hour and commentary on the latest UFC news, UFC Champions in 2022, UFC knockouts and finishes.

[@Tannytkn]

I am 100% going to be in the UFC. There’s no doubt in my mind.

[@ericchatman7003]

See you there

[@jamesokeefe697]

lmfao

[@xckjyt]

How many fights you got?

[@galejahau8411]

Lol McGregor lines 😂

[@purpleneo3910]

I'll see you there brother

[@justingreen4450]

I've heard this exact topic, on this exact channel, at least 24 times, and I still sat through the whole thing.

[@andrewlee3383]

1000% Correct. If Nate Diaz was worried about not having enough time to train for Connor in the 1st Fight of Michael Bisping didn't think he had enough time to get ready for Luke Rockhold their Careers likely wouldn't have turned out as they did

[@xmartinv1xvideogamingtv69]

💯 Uncle Chael just lay it there for us. One of the keys to the business. It’s a real thing

[@abrahamheinen4712]

Thank you once again Chael for allowing us access to one of the greatest UFC minds of all time

[@Jesse_Carreon]

Jalin Turner UFC debut fight was on short notice and a weight class up (170) against Vicente Luque on the Connor vs Khabib card. He got KO but he also got a contract and got to fight his next fights at 155 where he’s now on a win streak and in the top 10 rankings! 🕷

[@Babystan02]

He quickly grew to one of my favorite fighters can’t wait to see how far he goes

[@parsifal40]

This is so true for not just MMA but almost all fields in life, great video

[@Razear]

Chael comes from the bygone era of tournament-style fights where guys would compete multiple times per night, but these young fighters don't think that way. Most want to play the long game of negotiating to maximally extract what they can get before accepting.

[@CYMotorsport]

Chael’s first fight in the ufc was #95. Lol so no. That doesn’t happen in the top promotion. It happens when fighters are able to be exploited when they have no bargaining chip eg fame.

[@william9922]

You’re wrong.

[@thefunkiejunkies462]

@@CYMotorsport he said fights. Chaels been actually fighting, not in the UFC, but fighting since the the late 90s. And his first ufc was in 2005

[@Josh_Exitcamper]

Best way to get into the UFC?…BUY A TICKET.

[@brandisify]

Wear blacket jacket with "Security" on back. Walk in side entrance. Works every time.

[@BLAKELYTHEWARRIORMMA]

Typical non athlete joke attempt.

[@chickentygaming]

😂

[@andrewparsons3344]

Dana White’s burner account right here

[@safftamry3192]

Please go through all the steps! Everyone of them. People like me need them

[@nahumthesavior]

I'm 22.....if I join the ufc which is a goal, it will all be thanks to uncle chael

[@rr-mt9np]

You can do it bro 💪 🙏

[@CommonSenseAintCommon1]

a goal or the goal?

[@youngboneless9729]

See you there!

[@JN-cv8vj]

Do you train in south Florida

[@nahumthesavior]

@@youngboneless9729 southern Cali king 💪

[@tfurgztypa4645]

see this is why chael is the number 1 voice in mma. you can come back in ten years to this video and learn something, wether from the words or the delivery. championship mentality.

[@joeows6537]

Trying to join the ufc? One easy way to do it is to walk right up to a UFC fighter and challenge them in the octagon. As soon as you get your ass handed to you do realize that this might be something you really don't want. Or you could just listen to Uncle Chael!

[@elmersicllacanales1441]

Sean Strickland 😂

[@davidgriffiths3032]

This is good advice for any career path. Take chances. Bid on jobs, offer alternatives, even read the damn memo to the team. You get credit for taking a chance when no one else will. People remember valiant efforts, which is why the backup quarterback is the most popular person on a losing team.

[@ardnfast]

The best way to get into the UFC... Two words... "Be ready" 4:31 👏👊👌

[@TommyOcullen]

I'm soaking this in like a sponge, I think this is his second time talking about this but this time it sounds like he's giving a little more of the meat, and potatoes.

[@justingreen4450]

At least half a dozen times if you've been here awhile.

[@stevenw2933]

Song yadong whos now a top 5 contender got into the ufc as a last minute replacement. Nobody in the west had ever heard of him before. Im sure there are a few other current roster examples as well.

[@xmartinv1xvideogamingtv69]

The most real answer by Uncle Chael. It’s a real thing. The one thing you gotta have or add Is be ready at all times, for anyone at anytime, anywhere. It’s one of those things that you have to be ready, you want it go get it, there is your opportunity, you can be the underdog and can pull an upset and you just got yourself a contract as Uncle chael was saying.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Chael is the goat of mma that's all.

[@paulotiongson9203]

Thank you Chael, this is the most useful information on the topic there could have been.

[@kyledavis7292]

I am wholeheartedly believe in being in striking distance of making weight and being ready but I disagree with a dozen matter of point it doesn't matter this don't matter that do you want to fight or not no this is a career and I am trying to make the smartest decisions for my career which means taking the easiest opponent for the most amount of money that's not saying I won't take a short notice flight just depends on who I'm in this for me not the corporation if that makes sense after all I am an independent contractor

[@IowaJiuJitsu]

Thanks Uncle Chael.

[@stumpnugz6530]

The advice here was mot actually be ready at all times. It was look for job openings, and then be the first and hopefully only to apply for job no one wants.

[@kamikazeplays6818]

I needed this vid thnaks

[@grimcryptvevo]

i wanna fight in UFC, been working on it for years now, training BJJ and kickboxing here in Brazil, thanks Chael

[@Bldjdjndn]

Do you have a record

[@-.-.-.-.-.---.----....-_-]

get thai and normal boxing skills into it and mix your bjj with wrestling you gonna make it far cuz brazilians aint no joke when you add a few more sports

[@CEOofSleep]

Sex offender ​@@Bldjdjndn

[@BandmanKaii-]

I hope to be bantamweight or flyweight in the ufc and become champ

[@CEOofSleep]

Im gonna stop you

[@_CoachW]

The difference in my life from before I learned this lesson and before is so night and day. I only hope I can get my kids to get it as early in their life as possible. It is that huge a difference in life.

[@blueboyroland6450]

If your in high school wrestling currently how would you find the time to go to a mma gym to train and train at school for wrestling any tips?

[@timforti]

best way to get into the UFC is to storm the cage as a fan. Dana loves it when that happens and almost always has the guy sign a contract afterwards

[@kevindiaz8583]

Love this content great video

[@SnapBones]

At this point I'm just watching the channel to see whether he addresses the Legendary Hotel Incident or the Great Lord Chael Sham Established Titles Incident first. 🤣

[@andrewelman6749]

how does one get into the business side of it, the logistics? does one need to be in las vegas or able to be moved, do they have opportunity to grow? food for thought

[@kevinpinter9786]

I'm 33 and want to start. . Damn I'm dumb

[@maxduran9282]

Anything is possible with hard work

[@sunwukong7214]

DC

[@rr-mt9np]

You can do it bro

[@yaboyvickk5635]

Only thing dumb is you for saying it's dumb.. 33 is your prime years as a man

[@Kevin-ll5vu]

I like when you put us on game relating the ufc

[@stevenjacksonnawd3059]

This is not only the best franchise but the best sport in the world I loved it for year it’s not hard

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Headed to the fight night this weekend In Orlando… pics? Thanks😊

[@ytbobo31]

... is by tackling a would-be robber and sending the clip to Dana

[@belalbelal4614]

Good advice 🔥🔥🔥

[@rob-2037]

Just watched my first PRO and was thoroughly impressed with production and presentation. But most of all with the performance of Brendan Loughnane. Performance of the year. Please reach out to him Chadl, Bisping would get in trouble.

[@rob-2037]

*PFL, not PRO

[@johno30197]

Chael without doubt the GOAT!!!!

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Greetings from a fan in China!

[@jg5004]

Through the door?

[@basedmushroom]

I STAY READY

[@johno30197]

Been too the apex with my lady freind the one the only aljamainia silver sterling..

[@nicodadon2002]

Everyone take notes

[@ohidontknow25]

Waiting for perfect is procrastination with a large slice of self deception

[@TheHeatMMA]

Alright then, I'll get ready for a busy year.

[@Misfit2020]

So I used to watch Uncle Chael’s KZbin channel a lot more before I realized that the full podcast is kind of just some of the videos stitched together, so I just moved to the podcast entirely. How much material am I missing by just listening to the podcast?

[@mephstv]

How do I get tickets tho

[@greenleaftreefrog]

Makes since

[@AdenC565]

i’m going to be a ufc champion

[@PenguinOnDopee]

Imagine Darren Horcher beat Khabib on his short notice UFC debut. Could have changed the UFC timeline as we know it.

[@camwatters644]

If you put your heart and soul into it you can make the ufc and get 12 to show and 12 thousand if u win.

[@NatiHighLife]

Is he talking about Glover?

[@InternetSado]

what do you mean when you say begrudge? cos you use that word a lot and i dont think it means what you think it means

[@Zachgold263]

do you need to do mma or can you do anything

[@uberlagh]

Be ready at all times! thank you Chael

[@skylerjoeshow]

would anyone even ever say against who? Im always ready

[@hmmm3210]

Sigma Chael > Lord Chael

[@Themanwithblackeyes2]

100% going to the UFC theres no doubt in my mind this is my purpose

[@jkn2k]

Whats the beef with John Cena ??

[@Seeloknya_Sebaiknya]

Is he talk about Glover Teixeira ? Be ready at all time for any fighters ...

[@weenfain2321]

Being promotable at this point.. have watched MMA for over 20 years unfortunately when it comes to the UFC being promotable is far more valuable than skill or rankings.. Example (just two) PVZ and Sage. It is what it is. Dana is a promoter. They want promotable people to sell tickets. Rankings don’t even matter now.

[@irishlion5271]

How do I get my first amateur fight, I’ve had several coaches I’ve been training for years, I’m as close to ready as possible, but I can’t find an opponent or an opportunity to compete legally how do I get in somewhere, who do I call chael

[@irishlion5271]

Any time anywhere please I got everything done

[@irishlion5271]

Anyone champ, lowest ranking, not ranked, idc if they are a farmer i just need to get my foot in the door

[@irishlion5271]

I was training with pros as coaches, bellator fighters but I can’t anymore because I have to move

[@CEOofSleep]

Local league

[@bmcp9056]

the ufc is not the only big organization remember that

[@Bossfit_motivation]

See who ever ready to be beat in the Octagon. :2024 🎉

[@DaeJiroGojo5030]

I want you guys to remember me by Daejiro Gojo I swear to you i will be in the ufc

[@superduty2023]

Tito tapped

[@chiquita683]

I'm ready right now to fight Gourmet Chechen but he turned down the fight

[@glenshort6567]

Why wouldn’t you be ready?

[@Tre_ThePanda]

How does an amateur level martial artists book a fight, no longer belonging to a organized gym. Who has to get contacted?

[@william9922]

Contact the promoter……

[@SAM-ru4vx]

Reality tv, fight night undercard, or be endorsed by Chael.

[@executivelifehacks6747]

I'm not just ready, I'm Roman ready

[@commns]

The ufc is my future, im 15 rn

[@jamesmcquade4426]

I don't want to be in the UFC. I want to cover it..

[@jamesbrandon8570]

I’d say. Fast…flashy performances

[@brendan7569]

I like the insight you give Chael but this IS the reason why you never reached the ultimate goal

[@marcforest4937]

I cared about glover vs jiri 2 chael.

[@chelseawebb8461]

I watched a video that claims Established Titles is a scam! Just wanted to let you know since you promoted them so much!

[@Rn.1001]

I wouldn’t mind getting into the ufc just don’t want cte tho

[@codycox2465]

Chael my cousin Aaron Schlosser will be the title of your video in two years

[@alexgonzalezMI]

Austin Bashi is ready. Just remember his name. Trust me.

[@BerserkerX]

I'm gonna beat up Jon Jones as he watches the fights from the crowd. I'll become the p4p #1 ranked fighter for that feat.

[@lawrencehackett6479]

So yea if taking all comers regardless of how long your camp is if your not in the UFC the way to go. But then again.. even if your the last name in pay on the UFC roster, taking short notice fights is statistically proven that taking short notice fights is a big risk w/ a small reward.. unless your in title contention. UFC always make fans believe guys who take short notice fights but no matter what happens the UFC brass has the attention span of a pitbull tripping on acid. Guys who've made it in the UFC & have became household names today none had to take short notice scraps to be popular. In fact to blindly take all comers on short notice is idiotic. Outside of Conor fighting Chad Mendes for a belt he's actually come out and even said Conor being offered a short notice fight is offensive to him Suga Shane- methodically and intelligently picks his opponent because he is well Aware the UFC want him fighting as much as possible.& Against killer's. However he did break the most strikes landed in all 135 history vs Kris moutihno on short notice Paddy the exact same.. except he's admitting he's not ready for ranked opponents yet Francis? Same

[@loadedfilmstokyo8380]

Paddy is way out of shape after each fight (short notice impossible) but he's done well.

[@dannybarnes7566]

I’m 19 i wanna be a fighter really I wanna the belt idc who I have to fight finna give it all I got

[@wjuziah]

Me and yu 1v 1

[@lawrencehackett6479]

I'm having a very hard time picking.. is uncut Chael content w/ no ads as good if not better than a line of uncut pure Columbiana cocaine? jk it's easy.. it's uncut Chael content all day. But also cocaine all night..

[@lapyro4249]

I’m gonna be a ufc world champion in more than one weight classes.

[@robduck4812]

Dana doesn't pay enough, it's not worth it.

[@sammorelikesam9448]

Mark my words, 2030 I will be in the UFC

[@seangollogly546]

What age are you now?

[@gh0rochi363]

One thing I have seen is beating an ex UFC fighter especially if recently cut

[@Moneymaker-sl5jk]

I agree. A guy that’s had fights for the organization I fight for fought a guy who got cut from the ufc and after he beat him, he went on the contender series and is now in the ufc

[@matthewalvie]

Had a dream about it, it was worth $800,000....

[@codycox2465]

Anybody wanna start a bad guy subreddit?

[@terryallen5049]

Lord Chael. The Scottish land you've been promoting is a fraud. I wasted money on it. Bought some for my wife and son. Sat down together to research it and . It's a scam.. bunch of other popular KZbinrs also promoted it. But there is no land. Not even a square foot.

[@RDLockers]

You all have to watch me i am coming 2027

[@Xplicid]

Oh, cool. No established titles promo 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jg5004]

I can’t put my time stamps now that Chael is no longer Lord Chael.

[@conormcgregorsbrokenleg9847]

No, getting pinned by uncle Chael is

[@thugwafflebro8062]

😂😂❤❤❤

[@supersaiyansalamence]

Or just smesh everybody

[@Yowsgyuuh]

I need to be rich