How to Make It To The UFC…

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Chael Sonnen talks how to make it to the UFC in 2020 on this episode of Beyond the Fight.
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@longdays5705 4 жыл бұрын

I once began my trek to the UFC. I started with a perfect MMA record of 0-0 and I retired at 0-1 via strangulation submission.

@MohamedAhmed-yq7bj 3 жыл бұрын

Dammmmn that’s tuf

@editor7354 3 жыл бұрын

Long Days don’t give up g show them the you’re hungry regardless of result

@hr4f774 3 жыл бұрын

you should get a contract just for your sense of humor

@longdays5705 3 жыл бұрын

@@hr4f774 I actually wasn’t bad, I guess. I had a boxing background and was good enough but not good enough to do anything with it. I go to a MMA gym with a friend to workout, and the coaches were like woe, yeah we’re going to get you in here to fight. I lit some of his dudes up big time, just starched them but I couldn’t fight for shit outside of striking. Fast forward six months and I’m walking through every 12-14 year old in BJJ and those bastards said I was ready and got me a fight with a guy who was 1-1. He was a former high school wrestler and football player and Army national guard. Basically, he trained non stop for almost two years. In any case, we fight and I light his ass up. I mean I was snapping his head and he had this pitiful look in his eyes I remember and then he shoots and I go against the fence with him in my rib cage. He leaned on me, kneed me, punched me, but mostly leaned on me and I couldn’t get a full breath it seemed. Anyway, I roll out back to the center and hoped to catch him again like I did during the first 45 seconds. He wanted nothing to do with that. He shot again, picked me up and dumped me. We wrestled for about 5 seconds and before I knew it he was on my back and nearly tore my damn head off. He choked the shit out of me. My throat and neck was so damn sore I couldn’t eat cereal the next morning. He told me after the fight to work on my ground game and that I panicked and made a bad mistake. I told him, “fuck you. You work on your ground game. I’m done with this shit.” Good guy. Still Facebook friends. He quit fighting a few years later.

@joshuavanwinkle3192 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone starts with a perfect record! 😆

@itsallg325 2 жыл бұрын

My muy thai /kickboxing trainer would always tell me to train like you got a fight coming up . You never know when your Opportunity might come your way

@wetpeps9651 7 ай бұрын

hows shit going bro

@jordaneverett9367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice Chael. 2024 I’ll be in the UFC. Mark my words. I’m the next heavyweight champion

@caxjorom649 2 жыл бұрын

Respect, keep woking my guy

@ts0088 2 жыл бұрын

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@jordaneverett9367 2 жыл бұрын

@@ts0088 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@calebhartwick4959 Жыл бұрын

Maybe see you in the ring if I don’t make it well shit but I’ve been on that grind we gonna make it happen

@jordaneverett9367 Жыл бұрын

@@calebhartwick4959 let’s do this!

@McMillanGamers 4 жыл бұрын

UFC reception getting 380% increase in calls this week

@a.l-moodli3978 3 жыл бұрын

My answer for “how to join UFC”: #1 Win fights, u must be pro enough to join UFC. #2 have many social media, share your victories, hashtag others, let the world see and know u are PRO. 3# be unique, have you own style,don’t copy others techniques #4 have an image or something no one have, like your body style or or have something that only u have it, for example, your fighting style, or “new martial art”. #5 talk for talk, yes talk to some successful people like McGregor or Anderson Silva and many more, even in Twitter, or face to face. HOPE U HAVING A GOOD DAY ❤️😉

@skeletordanzig4999 4 жыл бұрын

"Getting the job you want is a job itself" -my Grampa

@JohnboySK64 4 жыл бұрын

I can see 52 likes rn, and I feel a like will suffice, but congrats anyway on being Chaels grandchild.

@jakeblaze7663 4 жыл бұрын

Habits huh?

@yoursubconscious 2 жыл бұрын

@skeletor - your grandpa is/was wise.

@zazoo_tv9782 Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to ya grandpa 💎

@vinceb.8363 4 жыл бұрын

Be a european who's 15-0 And has +40of kickboxing matches and you might get a call. Or be an american guy at 3-1 who knew a guy that wrestled in school.

@lukeivanov2327 3 жыл бұрын

Who are you referring to? And the UFC is more popular in the USA than Europe. If you live in Europe, there is a higher chance you might get signed with a different organization.

@alexandergeerdink136 3 жыл бұрын

Or be dutch and have 40 fights, multiple belts and make it to the ufc

@meanwhileinjapan2265 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexandergeerdink136 Or be Bas rutten?

@vrcmf3172 2 жыл бұрын

You mean the US Olympic wrestlers? And the US fingers with massive armature Careers?

@rico14 3 ай бұрын

@@lukeivanov2327it’s easier if you’re an American training at a big camp in the states. Whereas guys outside the USA have to take the hard road lol.

@ShahPhilLeotardo 4 жыл бұрын

When Uncle Chael was born he drove his mother home from the hospital.

@haidaraliofficials9826 2 жыл бұрын

I am 15 and started my journey to the ufc haven’t had any fight under MMA but I going to try my best to get in the ufc

@LuisRivera-hp4wp 2 жыл бұрын

Same I’m 17

@drsammy2125 Жыл бұрын

Me to man

@stephenhorgan7110 Жыл бұрын

We're gonna make it bros don't worry

@default1524 Жыл бұрын

I'm 12 and training everyday. I wanna make it to UFC or WWE. I do Muay Thai but I wanna get into wrestling

@MillionMakingMalik Жыл бұрын

We should all have a match some day in the octagon for the world championship

@user-bw6ig2mb5d 4 жыл бұрын

Apparently, all you need to do is become a big star in the WWE. Then you can get a UFC contract without even having a single fight in any other smaller promotion.

@Tybear-qz4bx 4 жыл бұрын

Ask cm punk. I bet he got paid more than 3/4 of the roster lol

@user-bc4fi4xd3t 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tybear-qz4bx For one of his fights, Punk got $500,000 in disclosed pay

@ChuckwaldMartin 4 жыл бұрын

all you need to do? That shit hard as fuck to do CM Punk got over more then anyone in the past decade

@Tybear-qz4bx 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-bc4fi4xd3t didn't Brock get 1 million for ufc 100 lol smh. Even cormier said he had a hard time getting what he asked fpr, but then got offered 80 and 80.

@Tybear-qz4bx 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-bc4fi4xd3t do u know what he made his second fight ? Cerrone still fighting for 200k

@armandon1951 4 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo. Be ready. That's a life fact

@hideyoshiq7813 11 ай бұрын

Sean strickland said the same thing either on the JRE on his pod... you just gotta be ready and get a short notice fight and make it a firework show.

@randomvids7288 4 жыл бұрын

Chael keep making stories about your career

@justinmilner8 4 жыл бұрын

You can draw a lot of comparisons from joining the UFC to getting a software job at Google, or analyst job at Goldman Sachs, or sports management with the Yankees, etc

@thxClaude 3 жыл бұрын

Not that hard actually

@g33335 2 жыл бұрын

Analyst job at Goldman Sachs is 120 hours a week… not similar. UFC you don’t need education.

@octaviusmacinnis1878 11 ай бұрын

@@g33335LOL come fight me tell me you don’t need to be educated on grappling to fight me! I’ll have you sleep and broken in less then 2 mins. LOL weekend mma fans

@Astrotase 4 жыл бұрын

This is some motivational shit right here

@PathofVox 4 жыл бұрын

I'm quite literally just getting off my butt and getting into training.. The birth of my son changed my life dramatically , and I've made major changes in just the past 1-2 years. I am fortunate you released this video, cause I know I'm out of shape but I am giving EVERYTHING I got to this sport at this time. I don't want ten years to pass and looking at the screen going "Maaan, that couldda been me.."

@yo1chi501 2 жыл бұрын

@path of Vox you still there King? How's it been

@stonesage1586 2 жыл бұрын

You still going? Get off your ass if you aren't and keep going at it if you are😬

@dragos8839 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you at now ?

@llcoolj3914 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you never gave up bro 🙏

@Javier300k Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re doing well brother

@HagakureJunkie 6 ай бұрын

I fought in boxing and muay thai amatuer comps a bunch of times. The pain and possible CTE wasn’t worth it for me to continue into pro circuit.

@feart409 2 күн бұрын

Not built for it

@kymma2589 4 жыл бұрын

Chael sonnen is as perfect as his record. Blessing us with his words.

@boat1299 4 жыл бұрын

This is so much better than the news

@nardy0311 2 жыл бұрын

I’m willing to throw my mind body and soul in mma. I even joined the service which was another goal of my lol

@Bigkingmonster408 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the service is made to pass to a certain extent. UFC is way more riskier. I wish you the best of luck.

@Bendoverandgrabyourankles 4 жыл бұрын

Picked his noise again 25 sec in. He never fails.

@obeesegeese1234 4 жыл бұрын

That was good and I think it will help a lot of people

@vossli1074 4 жыл бұрын

Chael could you please address Dana's statement that the UFC is an opprotunity not a career? Love to hear your take on it

@Nick-wm2wh 4 жыл бұрын

Every professional sport is an opportunity. Nothing is guaranteed

@raymondjames57 4 жыл бұрын

500×3=1,500 1,500÷52(wk/yr)=28.8 14 matches each wk if everyone said yes. That's a bunch!👀

@KyleCarnageCobhamMMA 8 ай бұрын

I hope I make it, thanks chael

@KyleCarnageCobhamMMA 7 ай бұрын

@@dillan6188 thank you sir

@laxbro2669 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thank you.

@AlexBonesJones 4 жыл бұрын

Having the biggest pair of arms in West Linn is a hell of a start

@AlexBonesJones 4 жыл бұрын

Pronator Tendon Appreciate you bruh

@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763 4 жыл бұрын

@Pronator Tendon I didn't see it, just noticed 😆

@theunknownguy265 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@knockhello2604 Жыл бұрын

Don't nske excuses

@haidirwasli3692 4 жыл бұрын

legend said Chael give contract to UFC

@ChrisDeVarro 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Chael

@bigdrizz_nycnyc4098 Жыл бұрын

Im ready .!! Any day ! Any timeeeeeeee .

@Rogue615 4 жыл бұрын

To some it up Chael said be a bad ass and a go-getter. Which I do every day thoroughly haha

@wadewillsayit... Жыл бұрын

Cheal I'm going to be the fly waight champion mark my work I pray God be with us all the hrww our journey

@Larryturd 10 ай бұрын

Idk who tf I’m gonna fight in the ufc in like 5-6 years when i Make it but im gonna be ready at all times no matter what it takes, straight discipline, i got the drive to make it in this sport and I will. Thanks Chael

@pidgeygaming1910 10 ай бұрын

Same here 💪

@BigTiddyGothGrappler 8 ай бұрын

Sonic avatar? Press X for Doubt lol

@Larryturd 7 ай бұрын

@@BigTiddyGothGrappler k man like first of all idk who tf you are but if your gonna judge someone for a profile picture (which by the way is 5 years old) then your just weird dude. Be fucking fr

@user-ayush818 Ай бұрын

I will make it too.Mark my words.

@jonrogochicken6656 4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Chael my 🐐

@infamouscsmith8972 2 жыл бұрын

I have so much to give and a lot of heart

@1bandzzz 3 жыл бұрын

I'll weather listen to Chael

@Jordan-hs5db 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing I’m still in high school 😎

@justinrodgers9841 4 жыл бұрын

Let's Go Miranda Maverick( debut June 27) Springfield Mo LETS GOOOOOOOO

@justinrodgers9841 4 жыл бұрын

An injury what????

@Shiggystardust 4 жыл бұрын

“ Luck is when preparation meets opportunity” - Will Smith

@JamesSmith-cm7sg 4 жыл бұрын

Will Smith is just an actor who got a lucky break, who now thinks he's a Messiah.

@FantasticEastic 4 жыл бұрын

James Smith sounds like he was prepared and got his opportunity 🤷‍♂️

@omaraellosiii8171 4 жыл бұрын

Clandestine Tangerine too bad he had to go to Epstein’s island. What an opportunity!

@thestoik5440 4 жыл бұрын

It also helps if you own The Largest Arms and The Greatest Charm in history.

@joemamma6182 4 жыл бұрын

And do all the harm

@r.r.alphawolf5770 4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Chael did leg workout to pump his arms💪

@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763 4 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!

@Themanwithblackeyes2 5 ай бұрын

I’ll be champion one day❤️

@harjon3583 4 жыл бұрын

What up chael. Nice chat with you today at Home Depot.

@noompsieOG 4 ай бұрын

My 1 minute rest between rounds I punch wet carpet on concrete and pushups. I hold 2 kg bells for 5 mins rounds then 1 kg for the next round and then no weight the 3rd round and I repeat this sometimes for a few hours. In other words I can fight efficiently at high pace for hours with weights on my hands where my knuckles are starting to destroy concrete . I need grapple and bjj now

@danspydergeise 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Jaynes just took a fight on 24hr notice on the last card and he's been trying to get into the UFC for the last 15yrs and he never gave up hope and finally got his shot and won 45sec in the first

@ThaoLand 4 жыл бұрын

Clutch

@oldPan 4 жыл бұрын

Wait! But he is just 30 years old now.

@eataknee 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chael, professional fighter ready for the UFC here. Fight ready at all times at 155 lbs, 170 lbs if needed. I tend to agree with you, but I need a favor. I have no manager advocating for me, and I live in the often overlooked midwest, so I need Sean Shelby's number. Staying prepared served us well on the regional circuit, but without direct contacts, how will they know I'm ready? Thanks in advance. Sincerely-Sean Connor Fallon

@thetylerconrad3289 2 жыл бұрын

So you in the ufc yet?

@eataknee 2 жыл бұрын

@@thetylerconrad3289 nah fam, Chael didn't hook it up haha. Also, choked in my last fight losing a split decision against the #1 ranked lightweight in Canada. Before that I was on a good streak winning 10 out of 11 in a row and avenging that single decision loss during that time pretty handedly for a regional title. Still on the grind. Skill level is there to compete, just need a shot in the most stacked division in combat sports...

@justinbodewes6794 2 жыл бұрын

@@eataknee how can you get in contact with the ufc ? I’m so confused on who to try and contact , thx in advance and good luck !

@Bizzone_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@eataknee this may sound weird but u have any social media or something i kinda wanna know how its going…its always been my dream to fight in the octagon, but physically and mentally im not prepared! im here with u brotha keep grinding

@eataknee 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bizzone_ yessir. @seanconnorfallon for Instagram and Sean Connor Fallon on Facebook. Thanks brotha, will do. Working on a rematch with the Canadian to unify our titles as the promotions we both are champions in were bought out. Best of luck to you!

@danmariner4909 4 жыл бұрын

Best mma insights show on the tube

@richking4705 2 жыл бұрын

Big country Roy Nelson was always ready

@r.r.alphawolf5770 4 жыл бұрын

Uncle Chael has "Barbell" Printed on his shirt. A gym barbell has "Chael" printed on its plates

@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763 4 жыл бұрын

Lol!!! 😆

@eonrelaxationmusic1916 3 жыл бұрын

How is this channel less than a mil subs?

@YG-eu4df 4 жыл бұрын

Its time lets do this

@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763 4 жыл бұрын

🤔

@knockhello2604 Жыл бұрын

There you go

@antoniohenriquez9902 4 жыл бұрын

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.

@milwaukeebrewers6337 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, I got lucky few months ago, slept with 2 beautiful women at the same time.... I didnt prepare at all and it wasnt an opportunity it was a moment... so I dont think luck is preparation meets opportunity.... luck would be getting the odds, preparation gives opportunity

@danielraczek9958 2 жыл бұрын

Free Chael

@Mthreetimes_ 4 жыл бұрын

Always be prepared

@Kay0Bot 4 жыл бұрын

Call it.....call it..... call it

@abovedolphin8892 2 жыл бұрын

I will make it.

@TheSwiftAdventure 3 ай бұрын

Uncle Chael, I'm about to graduate with a degree in supply chain, is there any jobs available in ufc or pfl for that ?

@Bendoverandgrabyourankles 4 жыл бұрын

Picked it again 121 sec.

@LNMarls 4 жыл бұрын

Chaels shirt: Barbell Titos shirt: Dumbell

@boogeyman1016 4 жыл бұрын

He is dumb

@user-rs3yi9me8i 4 жыл бұрын

Epic 😂

@joemamma6182 4 жыл бұрын

This cracked me up tbh

@nobudgetproductions7264 4 жыл бұрын

Im here for the opportunity. Hey Dana Wheres brock lesnar? CM punk im coming for you.

@isaiahpayne5488 4 жыл бұрын

Chael, hope the family is well champ, on the reverse side of this question how do I make it to a commentators seat?

@NenUser12_ 4 жыл бұрын

If your a decent fighter you can make the transition

@KameronDAaron 4 жыл бұрын

Know what you're talking about, knowing the fighters, and fluent speaking.

@Ronald1324 2 жыл бұрын

Do your research

@ZhouChao-su7fc 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully I will be the lightweight Champion in UFC one day ✊

@tali9754 2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna be the best to ever do it

@ufcbible 4 жыл бұрын

btw the dude springer beat is now 2-0 in the UFC

@JJpunk434 4 жыл бұрын

For indians they only take if have been in commonwealth games or olympics

@arseneaboot5726 4 жыл бұрын

Your just tooo good chael. love fae Scotland

@JohnboySK64 4 жыл бұрын

And heres some more from Scotland.

@ewangemmell15 4 жыл бұрын

And more

@alishiikhoakho9736 4 жыл бұрын

See you soon guys in any organization promotion. Middle weigh division ready to go with anyone on this planet.

@Imran-yr6qh 4 жыл бұрын

I already see enthusiastic indians searching 'how to becam we shuparshtar' and ending up here and disliking

@rickyaguilar7572 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chael, I've wondered the answer. The only other question is, if it's too late to start (training and fighting)?

@waltermercado9152 4 жыл бұрын

It's never too late.

@beetouut466 4 жыл бұрын

Its never too late this guy says lmao

@josephmaffei4059 6 ай бұрын

I’ll see you at the top.

@mrg_hassanmrg6888 3 жыл бұрын

Tell Dana I’m coming

@11habitat 4 жыл бұрын

Tony Ferguson gave Dana white the call

@SUPERSKILLZTV 4 жыл бұрын

Silly question. Have elite skills, have the charisma (it factor), love the grind and be ready to live on air for a period of time. Otherwise, just be a weekend warrior and work a full time job.

@camerontoy8154 4 жыл бұрын

Harry Garrett most fighters weight cut so that’s a reason most aren’t in shape 24/7

@ricardobjj24 4 жыл бұрын

Even some of the Ultimate Fighter winners dont even make it long in the UFC

@893trent 4 жыл бұрын

Fr it’s sad lol

@russell6075 4 жыл бұрын

Because levels

@NenUser12_ 4 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of fighters become complacent with there skill set and thats why they stagnate in the rankings.

@shermanburns9804 4 жыл бұрын

Question: If Stipe loses and Cormier wins then retires vacating the belt...is Stipe considered the 1 contender for the belt against Francis or will it go to someone else. It seems like win win for Stipe if that’s the case.

@NenUser12_ 4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Blaydes will probably fight stipe for #1 contendor or Blaydes will just straight up fight the belt

@camerontoy8154 4 жыл бұрын

Chael sonnen already made a video about that

@mrsbaylocksvideoemporium9621 4 жыл бұрын

I love you CHAEL!!

@alexanderbmx 4 жыл бұрын

be ready.. and be ready to create a narrative with anyone you come in contact with.. that would be my guess

@Ghost-cv3eb 4 жыл бұрын

Fight Francis Ngannou on short notice for a three fight contract in the UFC. Any takers?

@imawarrior313 4 жыл бұрын

Ghost Samurai me

@LittleHatori 4 жыл бұрын

@Wandering Life 😂🔥🍻 cheers friend, I like your attitude!

@AlphaQHard 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man. I feel like if you get punched by francis the punches of other men wont even phase you anymore. Its like a conditioning workout

@imawarrior313 4 жыл бұрын

Kool-Aid Man he's just a man .. And ill take him out soon in sha Allah

@AlphaQHard 4 жыл бұрын

I'm A Warr;or Hes just the hardest hitting ufc fighter on record. Dont be delusional. Of course hes just a man and he can be beaten, but *you* definitely cant beat him.

@CrushingCansPodcast 4 жыл бұрын

We have been saying this on our podcast show, in fact, we put out a video a couple weeks ago specifically talking about Austin Springer. If you want to find out more about Austin Springer, check out our video!

@user-wy4yv2yx1g 4 жыл бұрын

I am 17 years old and cadet world champion second place and started bjj last year and now kickboxing. dana I am coming

@rogantoad2571 3 жыл бұрын

Bum I’d smoke u

@hotshotjayce3195 2 жыл бұрын

Will be in ufc in bantam weight it's my dream and it's my goal mark words

@rishanlilamma 5 ай бұрын

One thing to say, remember the name. Rishan Lila

@suprmeslush515 4 жыл бұрын

Short answer be good

@nomercy1041 Жыл бұрын

u never know . my simple thing

@c3ptu5fyrproductions46 Жыл бұрын

I don't even want to be in the ufc... I just want to fight professional

@willywalker4911 10 ай бұрын

I’ll be in ufc in 2028

@dukenukem7043 2 жыл бұрын

i made it into the ufc with a perfect record... in my imagination

@MattMurdock41 7 ай бұрын

How to get into the UFC: hope and pray that someone pulls out of a fight so you can fill in

@Cocky.trengod 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 18 can I start I got no experience in training or fighting?

@mpforeverunlimited Жыл бұрын

Debut next month

@AWCTB Жыл бұрын

Amateur or Professioonal

@gervas_ke 2 жыл бұрын

I have Perssion in MMA but in this Africa it like daylight dream,seems impossible

@skinnytothefeet3531 3 жыл бұрын

How do I make it my first fight

@stephendean7657 3 жыл бұрын

there is no local mma gym where i live i will do anything to fight im very capable i just cant seem to get a break how can i become a ufc fighter if there is no mma gym

@detailempire6656 3 жыл бұрын

Travel to a gym very easy

@bitrage. 4 жыл бұрын

Its very hard to get in the UFC, This one guy thst was brother of my freind, Started early at 11 in martial arts, For years he was winning all the regional shows, finally got a fight at Bellator, Actually won the fight in a decision but his fight never ended up being broadcasted, Now he retired and is a Assistant Coach in Wrestling in a small town highschool.

@JG-ys6bq 2 жыл бұрын

So he fought once and retired ?

@bitrage. 2 жыл бұрын

@@JG-ys6bq Never got another fight in a major... Spent most of his days in regionals got that fight and nothing materialized then he got oldrr n faded out

@dakotasmith2371 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t go to decision 🤷🏼‍♂️ impress someone

@superduty2023 4 жыл бұрын

Tito tapped!!!!!!!!

@deadendfriends1975 4 жыл бұрын

That's a shirt, not a barbell

@Han13845 4 ай бұрын

No one can talk more without saying anything than this guy. Why did he become an Mma fighter, he was born to be a politician.😂

@karimhammoum9049 Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone l'm a a beginner mma and l'm 16 do you guys think I have a chance to get it to ufc or no I just need your advice and your thoughts on this. Thanks and have a nice day

@islandboiii9751 Ай бұрын

U have the time. When you stop asking yourself that question is when you will