Big Nog had a successful retirement. He followed his passion, grew a garden of carrots and became a bus driver

Michael vs Chael in a analysis fight, BOOK IT DANA

Get Bisping on the podcast please.

Chael and Bisping need to hop on a podcast together! I’d love to hear them talk about mma, and experiences in life

So much wisdom here for everyone in all walks of life.

This was actually very touching. Great vid again chael

I'll never forget, after Cheal fought Bisping. He was asked, what can you remember about the fight against Bisping and Cheal replied, Mike hit me so hard. That's all. Amazing guy.

Saying goodbye to anything that you love or that defines your life is difficult to walk away from. Life after is even harder.

Over the past few years I've become a fan of Chael sonner I never used to like the guy now I can listen to him for hours hes knowledge of the business is second to none

You kinda realized that Uncle Chael is really concerned about BJ, based on the stuff he's talked about. Good Guy Chael, a good role model for the human side of the fighters.

Bisping is doing good baby boi 👊🏻

Chael. I feel this podcast helps you some. Documenting and talking. You truly shine with your words. I’m glad you have this outlet

No views and 8 likes. I need Chael’s formula for my videos.

Michael bisping said it best

As a young man going through life without parental figures I deeply appreciate videos like this. Chaels one of my favorite fighters and content creators. Thanks for this wisdom

Please never stop posting videos, you are a huge inspiration to me and have helped me through some tough times. Thanks Champ.

Tito tapped!!!!!!!!!

I feel pretty blessed to be living at the same time as Chael and Michael bisping

Chael Im on mushrooms and I felt like we were in the same room while I was watching this video. Thank you. Pray for BJ!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

Chael, as a recently retired military man this video is exactly what I needed to hear and is completely spot on mate... thanks 👊🏻

Chael is IMPORTANT. So many fighters self destruct after the lights are turned off. There is so many things a person can learn and do in this life. Fighting is only one of them.

Great job on this one man! I'm a fan, a long-time fan but this is an excellent idea of the platform, sir. Young men NEED this!! 🍻

Chael is really killing it on this little breakdowns.

This is why we love you Uncle Chael you talk about Bj with a genuine concern for his well being that is noticeably all the way back here in Australia

Great story about your coach and retirement. Respect.

Getting old is not easy. It is even harder when you were capable of doing things less than 1% of the population could do. Your brain doesn't know your "old" but your body does. It's crazy. I hope BJ finds peace. He is a living legend and doesn't need to prove anything

Inspirational Chael is best Chael. He just motivated the shit outta me today.

Memories and free time. Wise as always.

Great vid champ keep em coming

This man gives me a good insight into fights but with life lessons mixed in! I'm adopting him as my father

Great story about retirement Chael. I agree, please do an interview with Michael Bisping too!

Love BYM podcast! Bisping and Chael - couple of legends!! Only two I watch. It you haven't seen believe you me I recommend it!

Probably my favorite video from chael, great talk really

Dan Hardy had is career abruptly stopped or perhaps just paused. If I understand correctly he kept training on some level, doing what he loved as well as some mindful soul searching and his next chapter unfolded itself

Very solid video Chael.

Brilliant chael, you talk the most sense out there

When are we going to see Fire Chael again? Sat in the car producing content in the face of death. A true hero of the people.

Chael makes life better.

Chael, such a sage.

Even when Chael graduates, he still never speaks out of school

It is my life long dream to have free time. Very close to retirement and now listening to Mr. Sonnen suggest that I should be careful in what I wish for : )

Tony Ferguson the type of guy to flush the toilet with a spinning elbow

Chael and Bisping doing a regular podcast together would be massive!

Chael it hurts me a little to hear u talk career shop knowing u did huge stuff but never got to that top peak u always pushed for don't ever get down about it I love music wrote my first song in 4th grade was always told I was amazing at it by anyone I was brave enough to sing for but I never truly chased my dream I think for fear of failure at what I love I'm only 31 so its not to late for me but I truly respect u for chasing your dream I work concrete now and kick myself every day for not at least trying, u gave it your all and along the way became beloved by everyone around mma ur a champ in my book

God this was one of my favorite videos of yours. Needed to hear this. Thank you.

Unexpectedly inspiring.

Great video Chael👌

Thank you Uncle Chael! This is my go to MMA channel and helps me with life too

Well said, Chael Very well said

Love it..."well done champ"

Great life advice from the bad guy. Love it.

As someone who just finished education after finishing college and school this is great advice.

as someone with little brothers who im trying to clear things up for, i just want to let you know you are a super valuable part in what is making our life better

Absolutely love all of this content Chael, the way you present yourself and tell a story is as encapsulating as it has always been, glad to see that you are finding more peace in retirement through analysis and hard work than some others have! We are all "addicted" to something I feel, some in a more healthy way to healthier things, some in a much less healthy fashion to much unhealthier things!I don't know what it is like to be a fighter in particular, but I imagine your goal/addiction when you are, is becoming champion. Mastering a certain skill or set of skills that you know will push you forwards towards your end goal. Everything you do is moving you closer towards that end. That can get stripped away from you in retiremenet! Some people maybe even realise that they were only still fighting because they had no other addiction/goal, they had no other outlet or means to fill time during the day. Finding what to do in your spare time, even if that is just a few hours a day. I feel like is one of the most challenging and important things to get right for almost everyone through all walks of life. Thankyou for putting this information out there and helping people with your insights and experience! An invaluable channel to have around.

We are all worried about B.J. Penn. Nice video, Mr. Sonnen. Thanks!

Sir, Please turn these in to podcasts! Way too good to be on only one media source. You are the man!

Great lesson here on life itself

I never had the opportunity to watch BJ in his prime, which is a shame because I want to root for the guy... But all I've been exposed to is him losing and then fighting outside of the ring... I wish him the best in retirement, but I do NOT want to watch him fight in the UFC.

As a 18 to 25 male with a lot free time in his hand, I thank you for helping me understand my situation.

The world is a better place because of people like Chael and Bisping

Good advice for all of us. I’ve seen a lot of retirees going back to work because they’re bored shitless.

Well done, Champ

Man Clayton's quote is so funny and real shows he love his fighter

Man this hits home. I'm just a working stiff. And down time can be a killer! So I research, learn and try to grow my knowledge on the things that interest me. Even then, sometimes, down time feels like a deep dark black hole.

Yes there is an addiction in being competitive. Knowing yourself definitely helps

Well done champ!

The greatest story teller in the game. Uncle chael you need to write a thriller and do an audio book

Chael "Well Done, Champ" Sonnen.

A lot of fighters came from unfotrunate backgrounds, with poverty comes a lot of problems. So they went to martial arts to keep them out of trouble. But that doesn't make the problems go away, if you don't face them, it will haunt you back. We see this with a lot of fighters after their retirement. I think it's due overtime that we take care for fighters mental health, not just their physical health.

Well said Champ.

I would like to see a lot of these guys after retiring become more involved in coaching young up and comers. They can share their knowledge, stay in shape, stay out of trouble, and even get some rounds in when they want. Everybody wins.

So true something high school and college never taught you the first day “what do I do now ? “

WELL DONE CHAMP

Chael never let retirement get too close

love it chael .....

Nice video, well done champ :)

Good talk.

Tbh I'd actually love to see more of Chael's wisdom applied to everyone in life not just fighters no joke I'd tune in to hear some motivational shit

Thanks uncle chael

Maybe the UFC should become more active in helping these guys transition into retirement? Help them with agents who can get them booked at Auto dealership opening's, corporate events, Book deals and co- authors to help tell their stories, gyms that need coaches etc etc. . I would think the UFC would have a vested interest in seeing these guys all stay out of trouble and have decent lives. Also... Counseling... not to mention (eventually) a retirement home. It's such a tough sport. They really sacrifice a lot to even become a ranked contender.

Very good point, I was a kickboxer 34 years ago. I never achieved any level of greatness. But, it was a fun journey, I was able to help friends become champions. But a day came when I had to hang it up. It was tough, I realized there was no money in the sport. But, it was hard to get out, the camaraderie, the sweat as well as the blood. I went into law enforcement and enjoyed the adrenaline rush from that line of work. I also enter college But, many years later I often wish I could put the gloves on one more time, but the reality is this there is a time for everything. That time for me was fleeting, but I enjoyed the after-parties, I enjoyed hanging out with the NFL players and other major sports guys. It was a great experience sharing mutual respect from various sports and entertainment celebrates of that time. It was fun, but as you mentioned there must be an exit strategy. Thankfully I was able to replace one crazy life for another chasing and fighting the bad guys. But, the day came when life forced me to hang up the gunbelt and badge. I had to find other ways to fill that void as well. Great video!

Well done champ 💙

The first Monday after graduating high school, waking up in the morning was a crazy weird feeling. Hit me like a mack truck.

Well Done Champ 👍💪. LOL love it.

Good topic

All of this begs the question...Just how good is Chael's laugh.

I love how Chael says 'Breakfast'. So cute.

Been there!!! Was a 4 time first team all State baseball player... College offers out the ass... Then GOT SIGNED to play AA for the reds, blew my arm out before season and went into a 2 year pain pill addiction and here we are 10 years later and I'm back on a grind to play golf professionally but now have 3 kids and a wife that fulfill my happiness so I don't have to be so invested in the grind and it really helps

Uncle Chael true words

some real truths by mr Sonnen

Well said

To me Cheal is the best exemple ... and you can see now how he's the trash talker in the game because its not just ramdom trash puts at ramdom Cheal is in reality a great speaker I like how you make your own transition

well said.

This guy is great

I can listen To The Biggest Arms In Weat Lynn Oregon for hours... #facts

This was very good thats awesome you went to the prison you dont know how much that means to someone locked up and away from family, friends, and most of the time alot is due to freetime alone in ones thought. Compulsive behaviors like myself not thinking about the consequences or long term affects or hell short term affects. Thankyou

Combat sports in your 40s is pushing the limit,unless you're Captain America.

Hey Chael! I appreciate you, your content and what you’ve done for mma. How have you been handling your own retirement since coach said “Well done, champ!” Are you happy? Do you still train? What’s the world like for Chael post competition? Thanks in advance if you decide to respond to this.

I appreciate all the advice brother, but i absolutely agree, i try to see my life in phases and because of my last phase, im entering my 30s in the best shape of my life and i know its the hard work, getting up at 4 every morning so i have time to work out and do my routine before work, work out immediately after work and then my evening routine. Im usually getting my first real relaxation time of the day around 1130, up at 4 and do it again and yes its hard, some days i dont wanna get up but if i dont, my body doesnt feel right, i need to workout every morning or i feel like i neglected my well being physically and mentally. Point is, dedication to a positive program everyday will help put you in better touch with yourself and i feel more self worth and confidence knowing my program isnt easy, knowing my program is getting results and helping to make me a better person.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen uncle Chael laugh like this.