TUF Moments: Chael Sonnen Discusses Failure and Doubt

During season 17 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2013 Chael Sonnen shared his thoughts and perspective about failure and doubt with Uriah Hall and his team.
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[@lightningblade9347]

The fact that Chael P. Sonnen claimed that he lost fights despite being undefeated and undisputed just to uplift the morals of his fighter speaks volume about his character.

[@Killacam1992]

Chael is 29-14-1...

[@mwprw]

@@Killacam1992 I think you're on drugs. Chael has never lost a round in his entire career

[@Samuel-cu9vo]

@@Killacam1992 I dont think you know what those numbers mean, 29 lost, 14 died, we dont talk about what happened to that 1...

[@mooeyterrieblay834]

Samuel this is the only comment that’s ever actually made me laugh, I made an account just to acknowledge that

[@horvatdavid9257]

@@Samuel-cu9vo the one is for the amount of hands he needed for those victories

[@xxlk969xx7]

Chael said this speech and uriah decapitated a man.

[@lelnin]

That was a brutal K.O. , he probably forgot all of his best childhood memories

[@DarkestKnightshade]

@@DaciousMC I've seen him in every other fight and you're exactly right. I wish that after fighting monsters like Paulo Costa he would tell himself, "I'm not fighting scrawny dudes with their life in my hands, I'm fighting beasts now. I better get out there and take my rightful place as champ!" Sigh for what might have been. It could still happen, hypothetically,...

[@usa5439]

@@19jtown With their voice

[@JustShotsForMeh]

Gangsters don't decapitate, they pay a black guy to do it for them.

[@kangela8019]

@@JustShotsForMeh what the!?

[@combs2]

failure: Chael P. Sonnen: I cant let you get close

[@mrman9151]

😆😆😆

[@gabriel_talih]

Calvin Calvin You happy now?

[@RyKe9]

Calvin Calvin don’t be that guy 😂

[@ninog6581]

Calvin Calvin what an asshole 😂

[@kingkerwick]

Winning big fights: Chael P. Sonnen: I can't let you get close.

[@avb19d6]

It’s hard to hear “failure is an option” from someone who’s never lost a round.

[@elizondojessie15]

Yes!

[@djjohnson9389]

When you have the biggest arms in West Linn you automatically win every round!

[@psychkick666]

why people kept saying he never lost a round? He lost to Anderson Silva

[@bigvince6965]

Undisputed and Undefeated

[@avb19d6]

Howard Li Just start watching Chaels videos and history.... I want you to learn the way we all did... makes it wayyyy better :)

[@vincentfalcone9218]

This dude's problems are nothing compared to what Chael dealt with growing up on the mean streets of West Linn.

[@smug3311]

Facts

[@ples7083]

He saw some horrors. I heard he once saw a man jaywalking.

[@joeya4478]

Ples I honestly don’t know if I’d be able to cope through that, this just shows you the mental fortitude Chael has

[@haicoai6269]

Hkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@ples7083]

another time he saw a lady pick up a 5 bill on the streets. It wasn't even hers!

[@TARiiiQmusic]

could you imagine if they asked tito that question? So theres lions and theres jackals.........

[@tomo24]

Tito is the opposite from Chael in verbal skills.

[@themohas3243]

"Just to correct you I wasn't never in no marriage"

[@lsdninja7990]

Hella funny

[@josesammut9396]

You gotta train 6 days a week, 3 days a week you train 5 days a week and 2 days a week you train 4 days a week. So yeah, 6 days a week.

[@dudemeister421]

let me tell you how you are feeling about that ?

[@GetYossedLol]

Chael knows how to mentor someone, even if he has to lie about losing.

[@k9feces]

Lmao

[@DarkestKnightshade]

What are you talking about? We lie for him. Chael Sonnen is too great to tell a lie himself. The P stands for perfect.

[@SkeatKenworth]

17 losses

[@aarondenyerful]

@SavageLasso The 17 times he let his opponent survive.

[@travolta4687]

Chael has always been second best, Olympic alternate who never competed, lost a title fight 4x never became champ, if anybody can talk about doubt and failure it's this man

[@hughjass42069]

Chael: Believe Uriah: Believe Chael: In Uriah: In Chael: Yourself Uriah: Yourself Chael: Believe in yourself! Uriah: Kill Adam Cella!

[@breezeblock9145]

this deserves more likes haha

[@geshlam2008]

TUF Coaches: Chael Sonnen: *Motivational speeches* Jon Jones: "Lets go do some coke boys."

[@MikeErnesto]

😂🤣

[@wh4t3v3rblah7]

Lmao

[@danieljoyce4015]

This is hilarious

[@firecrackerjack68]

@Bryant R he's a shit coach, none of his fighters made it to the finals of that season.

[@acethehooligan5972]

When Dana work for Benihana’s

[@user-op2bh7rc9z]

These kinds of moments are key in life, a passing of knowledge that leaves both parties more enlightened in the end.

[@PoonHandler]

The P stands for Philosopher

[@googledoc3794]

** ur a goat

[@Atomic1710]

** YA

[@haicoai6269]

Kkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@kangela8019]

What an excellent comment. I don't think it could be said any better or more accurately!

[@yoyehh]

Chael lied that he lost some fights in the second round just to make uriah feel better..such a cool guy.

[@DopeAsAWolf]

most humble man ive ver seen

[@xflashbacks]

Never lost a round

[@farhangemamifar9190]

no man he was telling the truth you can go check out his record on wikipedia and see for your self he lost few fight in round 2 right at six or seven minutes mark

[@xflashbacks]

@@farhangemamifar9190 undefeated and undisputed. What don't you understand?

[@yoyehh]

@@xflashbacks 🤣

[@vishnugopal95]

The words 'Chael' and 'Failure' next to each other in the caption?! Whoever did that needs to be fired, ASAP. Undefeated. Undisputed.

[@haicoai6269]

Tkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@ayman4540]

💉💦💊💊 😁

[@morpher728]

They need to be burned alive

[@clashwithmysto5465]

biggest arm in west lim, can never be defeated. uncle chael is truly god

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Chael "I didn't fail 4 drug tests, 4 drug tests failed me" Sonnen.

[@gabrielorville821]

He already told you he though he had a problem, he may have thought this could fix it but it was mental.

[@joeyeveritt16]

When USADA comes to your gym you have two options: You can choose to fail, or you can choose to hide under the ring.

[@BirdGang6]

Props to Chael for showing his true self and being the good human being he truly is and props to Urijah Hall for being secure enough to admit that he was having problems.

[@evinschmiedecke6167]

Chael was the best coach in the show

[@SkeatKenworth]

Too bad he got mauled by Jones afterwards

[@Loganbub]

Black African Nigga ???? What fight did you watch? Chael broke Jones toe clean off then tapped because he felt bad. Decapitation was next

[@SkeatKenworth]

Pouch King Yea yea Chael the journeyman got his ass handed to him like always. Such a terrible fighter overrated.

[@megatron5644]

@@SkeatKenworth Explain how Chael is undefeated then?

[@Loganbub]

Black African Nigga not destroyed. Chael was head butting Jon’s fist into submission and broke his toe. Get a clue casual

[@SmigGames]

It feels weird to say this about Chael, due to all the controversies surrounding him, but this emotions vs actions speech was brilliant. It stayed with me ever since I heard it back in the day, and it really helped me.

[@shisuiuchia188]

Me 2

[@Robert-ln8ct]

What controversies?

[@silasmcallister-spooner7313]

@@Robert-ln8ct too good. he was making the sport boring by being so purely Undefeated and undisputed

[@tobyjohn4682]

​@@Robert-ln8ct his past bank robberies.

[@samerhamze3551]

Chael sonnen for real changed my life. I feel like his mentality can take u to the greatest of all achievements. Undefeated, undisputed.

[@patrikiosvatemanopoulos]

That was motivating to the highest of levels

[@creativedegree]

Do you like Huey Lewis and the News?

[@patrikiosvatemanopoulos]

@@creativedegree Hip to be square is one of my favourites, but most people don't listen to the lyrics....

[@creativedegree]

@@patrikiosvatemanopoulos

[@GamerDevilGirl666]

@@creativedegreeyou say that to him? Of Course he likes it, he is Patrick Bateman you Idiot.

[@troyknight8047]

Hey How’s things with you and kourtney going you think you’ll ever get back together?

[@marcosmoreira5372]

"The man of the hour, too sweet to be sour, what you see is what you get and what you don't is better yet. I'm the women's pet, I'm the men's regret, and if you went against Chael Sonnen, you made a bad bet." God, I love Chael. This has to be up there in the list of best MMA quotes ever

[@MrBlue-yd9ke]

Best MMA quote goes "I beat you after a weekend of cocaine"

[@Amerikanskis]

@@MrBlue-yd9ke more like "i just wanna go home to my kids" junkie cokehead sid the sloth looking ass nigga. at least when sonnen popped he wasnt a bitch and owned up to it instead of acting like he couldnt say picogram like an ignorant nigga.

[@ghubbz36]

These quotes were from Superstar BIlly Graham.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

These were pro wrestling lines Chael stole, you fucking nub.

[@adamsaddique7719]

Pick

[@alcottdevalte7440]

If I remember it correctly, Chael retired 1000-0 with 800 ko's and 200 submissions, good man.

[@pawa7714]

thank God, I thought I was misremembering.

[@johnclancy3609]

Chaels response to failure and doubt is the same as his response to Wanderlei... I can't let you get close"

[@haicoai6269]

Fkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Man Chael absolutely smashed it as a coach. “They’ll tell you failure is not an option. That is ridiculous. Failure is always an option. It’s the most readily available option you have. But failure is a choice.” Believe it or not, this has helped me since the day I heard him say this. It helps in all situations in life. And for myself, it helped me with overcoming the fear of losing while competing in BJJ. I needed to conquer my fear. And I did. I won. Thanks, Chael.

[@ToddDCLT4]

“I could finish every sentence you were about to say.” This dude always has phrases ive never heard in my life.

[@brennan4159]

Goat TUF coach no one comes close, Chael really knows how to inspire and motivate.

[@1ron4mbition]

Brennan I must say Conor did pretty good and had a nice speech too. But it’s also Chael for me!

[@ilitardo160]

1ron4mbition yeah not Conor was a terrible coach

[@wunchop3317]

I always thought GSP was the best didn't do a second of it for himself was all about what he could do for the fighters and look at the poeple he brought in I mean yeah it's easy to look good when your next to josh koscheck tbf

[@brennan4159]

@@wunchop3317 i forgot about gsp he was really greattoo, Mayhem seemed to do good in that role

[@kenssd]

Mayhem Miller was good too

[@TomGorian]

I could listen to Sonnen for years. Such a listenable guy and very underrated

[@ignaciomaldonado8344]

The guy who dominated Silva.

[@JMD1990]

Also very undefeated

[@yesmcyes5604]

Ignacio Maldonado the bum who ran into a flying knee 20x his last fight

[@ignaciomaldonado8344]

@@yesmcyes5604 Facts.

[@94462]

natural leader and very charismatic, in an alternate universe Chael is a leader of a cult like Tyler Durden causing chaos lmfaoo

[@donaldwilson3579]

If he wanted to he could literally do that in THIS universe

[@rshipley21]

After playing "the bad guy" for so long, who knew Chael could put on self empowerment lectures, or motivational seminars? He's truly a good guy after all.

[@tttremendousss]

Best coaching moment in TUF history, absolutely down to earth and epic!

[@wrecclessescobar6252]

Chael to failure and doubt " I cant let get close"

[@TheLoos3Goos33]

I really feel like Uriah needs the right coach mentally. Physically he has everything he could need to succeed in MMA. Chael was the right type of guy for him. Felt like a different fighter mentally when he wasn't being coached by Chael and his team on Tuf.

[@ZacharyLoeser]

I honestly think Uriah's biggest problem is that he believes that if he really lets himself go there'll be a dead man in the octagon with him shortly thereafter. I'm not sure he's wrong. Two of the hardest KOs I've ever seen were by Hall. Every time he KOs someone you wonder for a split second if they aren't getting back up.

[@gardenboydon]

One of the best TUF coaches of all time. Also one of the best seasons!

[@imSLO-]

Absolutely one of the best…the coaches didn’t make it about them. The fights were awesome. Uriah terrorized the house and the dark horse KG didn’t come out of nowhere, he was there all along totally dominant but overshadowed. Chael is a great coach and this season was amazing.

[@harpsmith8570]

Despite the memes in the comment section, the two different speeches here from Chael are pretty powerful and inspirational.

[@shizlittlebam]

Uncle Chael is an amazing coach. He really did do a great job on TUF.

[@syed9986]

Failure is always their and it's Ok to recognize that. -Uncle Chael

[@haicoai6269]

Fkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@takecareofyourunderwears7790]

their what ?

[@plasma9839]

Ok great

[@himannayak8301]

Chael was a damn good coach. probably one of the best TUF has ever had. respect to the all time GOAT

[@mrjeremyleblanc]

I love Uncle Chael sharing his wisdom with all us nephews and nieces

[@Trrippy_Shades]

“Dis is nawt ah therapy session” -Conor Mcgregor

[@FiftyEmpire]

It’s easy to give someone that advice when you’ve never lost a fight yourself 💁‍♂️

[@JackDenmo]

Great video. Chael is awesome

[@memevarg2530]

Jack loves Chael, I knew he was a Chad.

[@aljpelayo2120]

Actions will mark your name .not emotions. Awesome wisdom Chael

[@rr-ec8vh]

I've always had to return to this moment on fight pass, thanks for posting it now

[@rr-ec8vh]

And again

[@bigmac7077]

The most well spoken man from west lin Oregon

[@kaiwilliams141]

Chael is my pick for best coach in TUF history

[@mattmergy7050]

The goat has so much to offer the world. In all aspects of life. Undisputed undefeated gangster weight champ of the world.

[@Fidelb33r]

everybody faced this monster.....100 % motivating words LEGEND 🙏

[@The_Ranga_Guy]

All jokes aside he was one of the best coaches in TUF history.

[@bobkin611]

So sweet if Chael to pretend he has lost just to make that kid feel that he isn't alone.. What a sweet man.

[@Jroc412]

this isn’t an athlete thing. Its an everyone thing.

[@Hillvillager17]

greatest coach in tuf history

[@mikeyyyyyy3312]

Very beautiful accepting and acknowledging is all we can do in this life

[@profightsinfo]

Knowledge from the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon!

[@willjack6725]

The example of environment change is brilliant.

[@grangerousdesigns4678]

Not only is Chael a gifted athlete but he also has a sharp mind and the gift of gab.The guy can connect with anyone.

[@PoonHandler]

Chael P. Sonnen - The P stands for my Wife is hotter than Jon Jones's

[@gregoryretzepis1798]

So true tho

[@haicoai6269]

Gkzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWZkn94d7ebfaM

[@PoonHandler]

Smallie Biggs That was a nasty line by me

[@gregoryretzepis1798]

@@PoonHandler they dont call you the bad guy for nothin.

[@superheaton]

Realized Uriah Hall should have had Chael Sonnen somewhere there in his corner during his career. Chael really made Uriah confident which the results showed during the tuf season.

[@markcraciun1794]

Good times man

[@carlosvida517]

I think Chael gave the best advice AFTER the conversation when he was talking to just the camera, he actually only said to Urijah that it is normal and not to feel bad about it...but when he talked to the camera he actually gave the best advice..."just keep moving your feet, keep moving dont let your negative thoughts paralyze you, condition yourself to keep moving" sounds simple, sounds like common sense but when you are actually paralyzed by self doubts that so simple and so common sense choice doesnt come quickly... and sometimes that specifically is what you need to hear... I hope Chael said this to Urijah after the camera turned off because that really is the best advice

[@ked4]

This season turned me into a big Chael fan. Before I hated him. Lol

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

ked4 are u black by any chance?

[@ked4]

@@sleepswithnopillow8413 no, but I was a big Silva fan, and I bought into the trash talk and thought Chael was a tool.

[@hammadhasan1966]

@@ked4 his trash talk was pretty funny tbh

[@lfcc21]

@@sleepswithnopillow8413 really dude???

[@eddiehearn5302]

" Are u black ?" Dafuq shaggy

[@jg77northeast36]

Pearls of wisdom with Chael.....

[@platinumbrick6]

Chael is a great coach and born leader

[@chrishandsome4267]

Dude Chael is such a cool dude

[@vxrtom]

I have a fight coming up behind closed doors due to this epidemic and I felt the same way and really needed to hear this...

[@evancampbell7138]

Some very sage advice from a very wise man.

[@thedarklord7003]

Uriah: I just don't feel it anymore. Chael: That's ok...(great)

[@ortegadavid6592]

Imagine Uncle Chael vs Francis Ngannou??!! My money is on the bad guy

[@shivanshkandroo7441]

Francis can't get close to the bad guy. Undefeated, undisputed, untouchable

[@ortegadavid6592]

@@shivanshkandroo7441 Light Heavyweight Champ, Middleweight Champ and if only Stipe would have the balls to take the fight with Uncle Chael then Chael would also be the Heavyweight Champ.

[@ortegadavid6592]

@Fight Fan 88 - Tell Jose I'm coming

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

Francis Ngannou would never want 💨 with the Nigerian Nightmare Uncle Chael

[@ortegadavid6592]

@Monotech2.0 - You take that back, Chael is undefeated. Bend the knee

[@patw9867]

Funny how these so called “Heels” of UFC are so well spoken and kind hearted with so much to say. Damn shame.

[@SPARTANAHMAD562]

Man as much as people hate Chael he sure is an incredible coach/mentor.

[@LevelSports]

3:16 The most realist thing a fighter ever said.

[@dylanfields5388]

Chael is awesome you can tell he really got through to Uriah

[@twinturbocoyoteftw]

Chael seems like a great guy. Very talented and understated in my opinion. Tough as nails. Listening to this session reminds me of the daily struggle with PTSD. I just keep pushing and rock on trying to be better with every stride. Thanks Chael for your wisdom and experiences.

[@ccoylee]

Uncle Chael was just being nice to the up-and-coming Hall. The truth is the bad guy never lost a round let alone a fight.

[@psychkick666]

why people kept saying he never lost a round? He lost to Anderson Silva

[@jimmyjones686]

@@psychkick666 nah bro, he just let Anderson walk out the octagon alive, Chael is still undefeated

[@GetYossedLol]

I'm a simple man. I see Chael, I click.

[@sakuraba86]

Chael is the best coach I've ever seen on TUF. He has retained a lot of wisdom from his coaches. I remember my wrestling coach asking the team a question on the first day. "Which is stronger: the body or the mind?" It was such a cliché that I actually felt embarrassed for him, until he answered it with no clichés. "The body. The mind will quit. It wants to quit. You can train to the point at which you know for a certainty that you CANNOT give anymore, but even then, you still can. So, don't listen to clichés about a strong mind. That time could be spent running"

[@alanwide4364]

Urijah hall- im in a state of zen now After hearing uncle chael motivated speech.

[@L2kneel]

His last few words is what should resonate with all fighters.. remember your training and that’s all that matters

[@mikejh6298]

The final speech was even better

[@treykennedy4106]

Amazing video. Hope this series comes back

[@missionmikemusic9902]

I’m going to watch this clip everyday for the rest of my life

[@AntJonez218]

I dont even gotta watch the video to know that this was the speech that changed my life.

[@kushagrasharma5402]

People tend to think Chael is overrated but in all honesty Chael was extremely hardworking and even he lost major fights he worked hard for them. No matter what we love you UNCLE CHAEL.

[@MrJesulius]

people think hes underrated. No one thinks hes overrated.

[@thatbroman6409]

Sonnen dropping some bomb ass coaching tips

[@jonnyafaninos123]

Chael is a great guy

[@GeezrPlays]

This season of TUF changed my opinion of Chael forever. Not only did they go out there a but two fighters into the finals, he showed compassion and true unselfish leadership.

[@robertparaday9122]

They bring in uncle Dana😂😂😂

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Chael is the best.

[@ryang9973]

Almost shed a tear

[@RoyZoe]

Chael P. Sonnen. P stands for the greatest coach in TUF history

[@FattMattComedy]

Really needed to hear this. 💪🏻❤️ much love uncle chael

[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

Ive shown so many people this clip. Chael dropped so much knowledge in this for everyone to take in. "This is what helps you. Forward motion. This is what marks your name, actions."

[@UbecTennis]

Uncle chael, the great motivator

[@johnstjohn1987]

Uriah took this speech to heart as he went on to plant his foot in a dude's face.

[@xavierdaniels9023]

This was a beautiful moment

[@boxedfn2684]

Lovely video couldn't see much because of uncle chaels massive arms

[@amanbendel6270]

I always admired Chael but after this show my respect for him went up.

[@cubapete7954]

I'm gonna watch this everyday

[@EricFishBalls]

He is so freaking good at talking .....

[@oualidoualid3045]

I can't let you get close ! 👐🏻

[@jacobbruch3244]

“What emotion is going to help you?” *Cody Garbarant has left the chat*

[@jaylenlenear7850]

This is legit one of the most motivating videos about performance

[@nolwheezy1008]

I love you, Uncle Chael!!!

[@kirroyal2127]

uncle chael spitting truth