My old nemesis Wanderlei Silva retired…

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  • Опубликовано: 31 авг 2022
  • Chael Sonnen talks Wanderlei Silva on this episode of Beyond the Fight
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  • @lokevoice
    @lokevoice Год назад +2865

    Chael with tears in his eyes:
    “…now you can get close”

  • @TJYLai
    @TJYLai Год назад +2485

    One of the greatest moments in MMA history when Chael couldn’t let Wanderlei get close 🫡🫡

  • @iotaeta-pi2770
    @iotaeta-pi2770 Год назад +952

    In Pride, Wanderlei inflicted a level of devastation on Japanese men that had not been seen since WW2. One of the greats.

    • @adventuregames424
      @adventuregames424 Год назад +57

      I guess others are scared but I'll say it. This was a clever comment. 😄

    • @jacquesdemolay5171
      @jacquesdemolay5171 Год назад +12

      @@adventuregames424 I'm just reading this now, too. It was a Boss comment, and I didn't want to diminish it without having anything worthy to add myself. LOL

    • @pillowfightchampion1988
      @pillowfightchampion1988 Год назад +5

      Jesus…….🤣

    • @HTXrios
      @HTXrios Год назад +9

      I heard hes the only thing kamikaze pilots fear

    • @theegonzo3325
      @theegonzo3325 Год назад +6

      Too soon lol

  • @coulditbejc
    @coulditbejc Год назад +600

    Listening to uncle chael talk about Wanderlei makes me respect chael even more. As heated as that rivalry was, chael still respects Silva on a deep, personal level. This is a highlight moment for the undefeated, undisputed.

    • @teddyjackson1902
      @teddyjackson1902 Год назад +42

      Sounded a little emotional. He realizes they’re forever linked and it’s something special to him.

    • @DogScience
      @DogScience Год назад

      I dont think Chael ever actually disliked him, the Nogeras, or Anderson even a little bit. Tito may be different, guy is a moron with no excuse.

    • @BrutusHiatus
      @BrutusHiatus Год назад +1

      Truly. Good luck to the Axe Murderer in politics.

    • @libertarianpunk8558
      @libertarianpunk8558 Год назад +18

      Bringing attention to donating to his political career is a solid gesture

    • @mallitah
      @mallitah Год назад +12

      Respect, rivalry; is a weird friendship.

  • @cachanillaSMG
    @cachanillaSMG Год назад +511

    Seeing Chael tear up about talking a former arch nemesis, really makes strikes me as awe inspiring. the things you said are not only very nice and flattering, but are well thought out and insightful. I think back in the day people knew Chael only for his trash talk, but it seems he has an eloquent way with words with everything he is passionate about. Respect for chael has gone up a lot after watching this video

    • @Behemoth66
      @Behemoth66 Год назад +1

      His trt has kicked up his estrogen a bit high it seems lol

    • @codycast
      @codycast Год назад +5

      Lol give me a break.

    • @Boss_Scaggz
      @Boss_Scaggz Год назад +16

      6 feet tall, 205 pounds, boy until I met you I didn't know they could STACK CRAP that high.

    • @danspear9982
      @danspear9982 Год назад +2

      That was very well written, Chael is a wordsmith. You are as well.

    • @dagodlypug2399
      @dagodlypug2399 Год назад +1

      @@Boss_Scaggz that one was so fucking funny

  • @p.d.692
    @p.d.692 Год назад +785

    W. Silva was truly a pioneer of the sport. He brought so much to MMA, fought the best and inspired the next generation of fighters. I hope he enjoys his retirement.

    • @nikolaj97
      @nikolaj97 Год назад +50

      @Alexander Nottingham His first pro fight was in 1996, how is he not one of the pioneers of the SPORT, not martial arts

    • @pasindumadushanka4493
      @pasindumadushanka4493 Год назад +33

      @Alexander Nottingham 🤣🤣 wanderlei is not a pioneer ? GTFO

    • @johnbrigzywardy4596
      @johnbrigzywardy4596 Год назад +5

      Just came here for the comments from the Facebook lot 😉😂

    • @mkl4705
      @mkl4705 Год назад +4

      @Alexander Nottingham goof

    • @Mii44444
      @Mii44444 Год назад +5

      He can’t let him get close 😂

  • @matthewmc4363
    @matthewmc4363 Год назад +373

    End of an era.
    Say what you want.
    Mr Silva is a legend.
    Stud. Good dude.

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal Год назад +183

    Man I want a special episode of Wanderlei and Chael drinking black coffee in the studio and laughing about the good old days.

  • @Anton-tu8gi
    @Anton-tu8gi Год назад +46

    What a pose uncle Chael gave when he said, “my old nemesis” at the beginning of the video. Straight villain sitting pose

  • @nicke5487
    @nicke5487 Год назад +172

    Respect for you Chael and Wanderlei! You both had rivalry but you still show respect for "The Axe Murderer"
    Happy retirement for Wanderlei🥊✌️

  • @85tclower
    @85tclower Год назад +18

    A heartfelt tribute to a rival. True class.

  • @MichaelMarucci
    @MichaelMarucci Год назад +53

    Uncle Chael couldn't even let Wanderlei's son get close.
    That's dedication from the Bad Guy!

  • @bigheadrhino
    @bigheadrhino Год назад +112

    The Gracies beating everyone, their defeat to Sakuraba, and then Sakuraba’s defeat to Wanderlei is still the greatest story arc in mma history.

    • @alexkid2437
      @alexkid2437 Год назад +3

      Poor mismatch against a juice Silva lol

    • @VultureLivesAgain
      @VultureLivesAgain Год назад +1

      @@alexkid2437 Then by the same token, Royler was a poor mismatch with a much bigger Sakuraba.

    • @alexkidca
      @alexkidca Год назад +3

      @@VultureLivesAgain yes you are right that was another mismatch as he was smaller and in weight…. Too bad Rickson and sakuraba didn’t get chance to happen

    • @VultureLivesAgain
      @VultureLivesAgain Год назад +1

      @@alexkidca Well, the Sakuraba worshippers boast about it like it's a great victory. There's also the fact that the referee called for the bell even though Royler never tapped out. Very shady.

    • @alexkidca
      @alexkidca Год назад +2

      @@VultureLivesAgain true Gracie would rather get a broken limb before ever tapping…. Regardless I miss those pride fc days

  • @benjimarshallbra
    @benjimarshallbra Год назад +169

    I can’t let you get close. Iconic moment of his career.

  • @kurtkschafer
    @kurtkschafer Год назад +22

    I hear somebody asked Wanderlei when he wanted to retire. He responded, "NOW! WANNA NOW!"

  • @theexpert5085
    @theexpert5085 Год назад +51

    One of the most dangerous men of his time. A straight up savage. Dude swung for the fences every fight. Ive been watching combat sports since the mid 90s n I wish him the best.

  • @elijahphipps2172
    @elijahphipps2172 Год назад +50

    “ , at the time was the biggest middleweight fight of all time, might still hold..can't say that for sure. " Classic Chael.

  • @03blaird
    @03blaird Год назад +154

    Wanderlei is the definition of a legend. You could argue he was the best on the planet during his early 2000s run.

    • @707ridah
      @707ridah Год назад +5

      Facts brotha 💯

    • @dootpooter4740
      @dootpooter4740 Год назад +9

      word but Fedor will forever be the MVP for me

    • @tonypastor705
      @tonypastor705 Год назад +1

      @@dootpooter4740 To me it’s GSP and Khabib.

    • @dootpooter4740
      @dootpooter4740 Год назад +4

      @@tonypastor705 cool but Fedor would 1v2 them

    • @tonypastor705
      @tonypastor705 Год назад

      @@dootpooter4740Only cuz he’s a Heavyweight.But not pound for pound. Fedor lost in his PRIME to Bigfoot and Werdum! That’s enough proof for me.

  • @rubenjaimes1194
    @rubenjaimes1194 Год назад +28

    Legend has it he's still trying to get close.

  • @lexiluthor3926
    @lexiluthor3926 Год назад +76

    I CAN’T LET HIM GET CLOSE TO RETIRING

  • @basedredpilledchad1616
    @basedredpilledchad1616 Год назад +103

    All jokes aside wanderlei is a legend of the sport he gave us so many wars like the brian stann fight nothing but respect.

    • @RonniePTexan
      @RonniePTexan Год назад +4

      Brian Stann's hilarious description of the lead up to that fight was a must see.

    • @AlanOLeary209
      @AlanOLeary209 Год назад +1

      ​@@RonniePTexan wat was it 😂

    • @RonniePTexan
      @RonniePTexan Год назад +5

      @@AlanOLeary209 Brian Stann did a 3 hour podcast with Jocko Willink. Stann talks about his military career and his MMA career. As for the MMA stuff it's hilarious how he went into that Silva fight with all kinds of brilliant plans and strategies, then gets an injury. He didn't think it would be a big deal but the day of the fight his leg locked up and all of his plans went out the window and he just decided to slug it out. One of the craziest fights of all time ensued.

  • @pasindumadushanka4493
    @pasindumadushanka4493 Год назад +43

    One of the greatest LHWs ever lived. Wanderlei in his prime was pure violence. This was a dude who fought Cro cop to a draw and fought mark hunt to a split decision loss (close fight and IMO silva won that fight).longest reigning champion in pride fc history. Pride FC was wanderlei Silva. Eat sleep violence repeat. Happy retirement to Axe murderer

  • @lanceanthony198
    @lanceanthony198 Год назад +16

    You’re a poet Chael. A beautiful send off to the man you couldn’t let get close

  • @MoralesAlex805
    @MoralesAlex805 Год назад +36

    Chanel emotions and passion towards his greatest rival reveals to us how much these fighters invest into each other even after the fight is over. I guess it’s never really over.

  • @JulesBrunoJjBaggy
    @JulesBrunoJjBaggy Год назад +84

    Tito tapped

  • @Yzjoshuwave
    @Yzjoshuwave Год назад +35

    If Chael wants to donate to Wanderlei’s team, he should just reach out to his manager, or his old fighting team. Someone out there can advise Chael about where that money can go - if not Wanderlei himself, one of his people. But I would think having some sort of “bury the hatchet” moment could be worth quite a bit if they can have that experience between one another.

    • @davycrockett4395
      @davycrockett4395 Год назад +1

      I agree Its obvious Chael wants to however, I'm seeing a lot of pride and perhaps would be afraid of rejection. I believe Silva would welcome it.

  • @jeremybooth6720
    @jeremybooth6720 Год назад +21

    Wanderlei Silva vs Dan Henderson at PrideFC Cold Fury 1, was the first MMA fight I ever actually sat down and watched and took all the way in. It was my 1st year in the US Army, on my own for the first time in my life, in a foreign place for me. That fight inspired me to start training and competing, and Wanderlei was my new idol, he was THE Beast.
    I modeled a lot of my game and mentality after him, and I had success and lot of fun in there. A whole lot of good came from those experiences, and I thank him for the inspiration. I sincerely hope he gets into congress, and changes the lives of many the way he did my own. Godspeed! *wrists rolling*

    • @johngillespie3409
      @johngillespie3409 Год назад +1

      Wanderlei was an army veteran as well. That's what got me being an 11C. I didn't compete, but had some street fights with an ex heavy weight boxer and a 400 black guy, me about 185 6' 2". I didn't lose. Go Army. His fight against Arturo Mariano IVC 2 he should have won, but art kept telling the ref to stop it point at Wanderlei's eye. MAD DOG.

  • @1elijahwon
    @1elijahwon Год назад +12

    Chael giving Silva his flowers while he still alive shows the respect level Chael has for this man. 👏🏾

  • @RespekTV
    @RespekTV Год назад +5

    what an honor to get such a speech from one of your greatest "opponents".
    that says a lot about Chael's quality as a man and as a human.
    My hats off to you and thank you for the motivation.
    All the best to you and your loved ones!

  • @SupplementalSense
    @SupplementalSense Год назад +22

    Wanderlei was one of the last gunslingers at the highest level of the sport. He wanted to put on a show every time and didn't care about just winning rounds and points like most do today. He was my favorite fighter to watch and I hope his political career is just as successful as his legendary fighting career was.

  • @grudgepersona
    @grudgepersona Год назад +22

    Two legends that could’ve destroyed earth itself, enjoy retirement “wannanow”

  • @Flo-Joe
    @Flo-Joe Год назад +4

    Chael, your father in law’s advice will stick with me forever. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaelhowe8674
    @michaelhowe8674 Год назад +11

    I mean Wanderlei has always been one of my favorite fighters since I watched him fight in Pride. His PrideFc career was wonderful, his sheer brutality and crazy cardio was something else to watch. Of course uncle chael brought the fight to him but come on man, Wanderlei is an icon and will always a be one of my top favorites of all time. There will never be another fighter as brutal as him ever again, let alone somebody who was the face of an entire era/ organization. Wanderlei was PRIDE all in all, I miss watching him fight

  • @Rambo-lw4os
    @Rambo-lw4os Год назад +11

    Legitimate heat, but behind it, chael and wanderlei have an unspoken code of honour and respect. Two pioneers. Wanderlei was a monster back in the day. Well deserved rest. He'll be remembered as a warrior and founding father of this sport we love.

  • @LTD9392
    @LTD9392 Год назад +6

    Brazilian campaign ad for Wanderlei:
    A man who fought for a living, continues to fight... For you.
    Why wait for a better Brazil?
    Whynahnow?
    Wanderlei Silva, 2024

  • @theqcgamer
    @theqcgamer Год назад +3

    Thats a great piece of a video, you guys have made. Respect to W. Silva what a era it was and respect to Cheal he's also part of this era as a fan & opponent imagine that for a sec

  • @alexHBahls
    @alexHBahls Год назад +13

    I remember when I was a kid here in brazil my dad came home with a VHS tape of pride, me and my friends spend hour watching it was like watching a horror movie

    • @castronator29
      @castronator29 Год назад +1

      For me It was the opposite. Me and my cousins went to the videoclub to rent a movie and then we saw the Pride tapes. He got so hyped up. Our parents complained but we kept renting them. Remember watching Mirko, Emilianenko, Wanderlei... Good ol' times never come back 😢 Bons e velhos tempos.

  • @theDavidChannel1
    @theDavidChannel1 Год назад +78

    Prime Wanderlei was the scariest dude in MMA. His presence, especially in those days, really had you believing he was capable of murdering a man on live television with no remorse.

    • @allenbackbone
      @allenbackbone Год назад +12

      Especially in the (I think 2nd) Rampage match, where wanderlei just opened up with all those knees and Jackson just fell through the ropes with his face all bloody. Actually terrifying.

    • @707ridah
      @707ridah Год назад +2

      He was was intimidating to the point where 🤷‍♂️ why another man Would fight him at all

    • @milanmatejic2954
      @milanmatejic2954 Год назад +4

      @@allenbackbone and blood pouring out of his head.

    • @TehUltimateSnake
      @TehUltimateSnake Год назад +2

      WANNANAO WANNANAO

  • @smith5796
    @smith5796 Год назад +2

    Such Humility from Uncle Chael. A true Warrior.

  • @mattepton5731
    @mattepton5731 Год назад +3

    You really went deep on the topic of life in retirement and the struggles that occur with an individuals self perception Chael, thank you

  • @Jeffrey9In4Chains
    @Jeffrey9In4Chains Год назад +9

    One of the greatest rivalries in mma history. Great words from Chael, best wishes for Wanderlei.

  • @shmarek
    @shmarek Год назад +3

    You were hard on the Silva’s Chael. Thanks for those kind words

  • @DimitriMoreira
    @DimitriMoreira Год назад +1

    The amount of respect I have for you, Chael, is huge and still growing.
    I've met Belfort and Wanderlei personally. And. As they say, never meet your idols. As fighters I grow up watching them and even trained once with Belfort in his Gym in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
    However as people, Wanderlei is an awful human being and so is Vitor. I couldn't believe my eyes for witnessing what I witnessed and then people telling me that it's a regular occurrence.
    For you, Chael, was the opposite. I used to be a fan but when you made it personal against Anderson, my respect for you went away. I however watched many interviews and you were always cool. So I didn't respect the trash talk but I did and do respect for you as a human being.
    This video is emotional for me in so many ways I can't even describe. Thank you so much for this video.

  • @juangmail4880
    @juangmail4880 Год назад +1

    Time past and seen our legends getting old is part of life but hard to see...nice rivalry between you and wanderlei. Good times and blesses for you the bad guy,undisputed, Chael sonnen

  • @bluecollarboys6294
    @bluecollarboys6294 Год назад +3

    Chael this is exceptional content. A peek behind the curtain, bravo. Keep ‘em comin champ.

  • @rodneybrimer5171
    @rodneybrimer5171 Год назад +4

    Wand is my favorite fighter all time. The way he fought was exciting brutal and entertaining. His run in Pride was amazing. Even in the later years his fights in UFC against CungLei and Brian Stann was wars. Hats off to one of the pioneers👍

  • @orgasmatron758
    @orgasmatron758 Год назад

    Very cool Chael. Very humble on both parts looking back and recognizing each other mistakes.

  • @Daveosbeatz
    @Daveosbeatz 11 месяцев назад +1

    This was a cool interview.. I’ve always liked his personality and heart.Great fighter and glad to see his time he had in ufc.Glad he found time to let Silva get close

  • @victorvaughn4281
    @victorvaughn4281 Год назад +15

    Maybe Chael will finally let him get close

  • @murphy4214
    @murphy4214 Год назад +8

    Legend of MMA forever.

  • @nothingbuthooksets
    @nothingbuthooksets Год назад +2

    I grew up watching mike tyson once he retired.. my entertainment was low.. I don't remember if it was a dvd i had or youtube were i watched wanderlei silva fight.. watching him fight like he was trying to decapitate somone and knock them out. I was hooked.. he wasn't boring to watch.. I have been watching him for over 18yrs.. he got me into mma.. chael much respect for making a video about your nemesis..

  • @bruceknows
    @bruceknows Год назад +1

    Chael this was probably your best video ever. I never comment on RUclips but I had to let you know. As q new father myself the message is received and appreciated.

  • @lorenbk
    @lorenbk Год назад +4

    When I was growing up my parents let me and my siblings do whatever we wanted, but no matter what, we had to complete it even if we decided it wasn’t something we wanted to continue once the season or time frame was over. We learned to be committed, not only to ourselves, but to the people that took us at our word and were depending on us to be committed to the sport, program, or project we signed up for.

  • @RRP1992
    @RRP1992 Год назад +4

    Respect to you Chael.
    Finally you can let him get close.

  • @benlaubscher6371
    @benlaubscher6371 Год назад

    was my favorite fighter for years..have almost all of his fights on DVD.Wand,Hendo,Randy,Fedor,Igor!!! lots of old legends!! Thanks Chael!!

  • @AQUAscum420
    @AQUAscum420 Год назад

    that right chael supporting your nemesis after his career is awsome and wholesome.

  • @frankesparza6166
    @frankesparza6166 Год назад +5

    You double legging him on tuf is one of my favorite UFC highlights with that being said I wish the best for him
    A real pride legend 👊

  • @timephire
    @timephire Год назад +6

    I didn't know he was still active, I hope he has a great retirement.

    • @WarBrah
      @WarBrah Год назад +1

      He hasn’t fought in years so practically retired.

  • @ericfamily7155
    @ericfamily7155 Год назад

    So cool hearing you talk about Silva like that after all you’ll went through. Awesome.

  • @AngelRodriguezFritoLay
    @AngelRodriguezFritoLay Год назад

    Touching moment - game recognizes game

  • @JLewis1979
    @JLewis1979 Год назад +7

    I remember Rampage Jackson talking about walking in Japan and seeing his 'nemesis' Wanderlei Silva and his team. Quinton admitted he was scared, but he couldn't walk away because he would look like a p*ssy, so he walked up to him instead. Wanderlei smiled at Quinton, reached in his pocket and pulled out some gum and offered a piece to Rampage. Rampage took it and for a moment they weren't rivals, but instead just two guys chewing gum in a parking lot. That story always stuck with me.
    Another is when Charles 'Crazy Horse' Bennett stormed into the Chute Boxe locker room in Pride and sucker punched Wanderlei (Stories vary), supposedly knocking him out. As filming starts, the Chute Boxe BJJ coach got Bennett on the ground and while they could have easily stomped the guy out as a team, instead they let the coach choke him out with a triangle, IIRC.

    • @madgavin7568
      @madgavin7568 Год назад +2

      Wandy pretty much confirmed Krazy Horse knocked him out.

    • @felipechaves6100
      @felipechaves6100 10 месяцев назад

      They said crazy horse knocked him out, and then the coaches told him “cool, no you’re ready for the fight”, then he managed to beat Ricardo Arona, which had beaten him before and was the biggest rivalry during the pride era (Chuteboxe vs BTT).
      And yeah the Jiujitsu coach put krazy horse to sleep with a triangle, you can see that on RUclips lmao

  • @eton13_
    @eton13_ Год назад +10

    From 1999 to around 2006 Wanderlei was arguably the best fighter on the planet

    • @carlosgaleotegandara7812
      @carlosgaleotegandara7812 Год назад

      Yeah, lets forget Tyson,Jones Jr, Lewis,Holyfield and manny others that could knock him out with a slap

    • @bannedaccount6016
      @bannedaccount6016 Год назад +9

      @@carlosgaleotegandara7812 lmao we are talkin about MMA dork. They all would probably get destroyed by Wand tho

    • @volodymyrbilyk555
      @volodymyrbilyk555 Год назад +2

      @@carlosgaleotegandara7812 knees to the head and that's all she wrote

    • @alexfernandez4408
      @alexfernandez4408 Год назад

      @@carlosgaleotegandara7812 you’re clearly dim bro.

    • @outis439-A
      @outis439-A Год назад +5

      @@carlosgaleotegandara7812 Head stomp pride style and they’ll be in wonderland

  • @ianstephens287
    @ianstephens287 Год назад

    We love you Chael!

  • @benhusmann6521
    @benhusmann6521 Год назад

    I loved this video. I love this side of Chael.

  • @themmapanda
    @themmapanda Год назад +3

    Seriously Uncle Chael this is why I consume every type of content you put out, this was a bitter rival that at one point you couldn't let get close. However, like you said hey dummy i. I'm trying to get some eyes on us, make some money. You like always come out with some down right inspirational and very honorary words. Well played sir well played

  • @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564
    @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 Год назад +4

    About time he retired. I don't know why these guys stick around so damn long. I guess it's kind of like an addiction. That's why I respect the way Khabib went out. Walked away on his own terms, like a man, did what he wanted to do then bounced. He can still fight but chooses not to, like a warrior who came across a garden with a stream. And now he's guiding his brothers to championship glory in their own rights.
    *But all the best to Wanderlei. He was a Titan in his own right.*

    • @mummy7344
      @mummy7344 Год назад

      It's really hard to leave something that you have been doing for your entire adult life. Especially if you were once one of the best in doing it.

  • @malakiamatias17
    @malakiamatias17 Год назад

    Wow, beautiful send of speech. Very respectful and full of admiration for an old nemesis it safe to say partner.

  • @cheesenrice3786
    @cheesenrice3786 Год назад

    Love the message in this one.

  • @Xnovality
    @Xnovality Год назад +3

    I can’t let you get close!

  • @Tippet76
    @Tippet76 Год назад +4

    Wanderlei was the scariest guy in the ring and seems to be the nicest guy outside of it. I've never seen a comment bt a fan that said Silva wouldn't take a picture with them or say hello. I remember he was starting a gym to coach orphans. The man is a great human being.

  • @Orcishihi
    @Orcishihi Год назад

    This was great, Chael. I liked the part about Anderson Silva’s two boys looking at you and then looking away. I can totally see that.
    I hope you and your family are doing fine. Thank you for what you gave to us fans.

  • @mikevincent5829
    @mikevincent5829 Год назад

    That was awesome Chael! I needed to hear this.

  • @brunosoaresrodrigues8957
    @brunosoaresrodrigues8957 Год назад +4

    I was a 5 or 6yo kid when I first watched Wanderlei Fight, it was his iconic and bloody Meca Fight. My father and my uncle would reunite in my grandmother house where we would stay up until 2-3am to watch what in that time was called Vale-Tudo. I would always fall asleep very early in the night and then wake up with the noise when Wanderlei fight started. Cachorro Louco - Mad Dog is what he was called in Portuguese back then. I can honestly say that this guy, this very one person that I never met in person, inspired and shaped my life absurdly, since watching fight since then to training jiu jitsu and much more. I don't even know why I'm writing this, man I'm emotional.

  • @orangemanbad
    @orangemanbad Год назад +3

    Chael “Can’t let you get too close” Sonnen.
    In all seriousness I like to hear your honest and respectful thoughts on Silva. He was part of the pioneers of this sport we all love.

  • @unsub6737
    @unsub6737 Год назад +1

    To this day that clip/scene still cracks me up "I can't let you get close"

  • @zeppelinl6275
    @zeppelinl6275 Год назад

    Those were beautiful words of wisdom we should all live by. I'll take that with me Chael. Thanks brother

  • @santinorocco497
    @santinorocco497 Год назад +5

    W Silva was such a beast you new fans don’t remember the brutal savagery pride days where he was wrecking guys including a prime solid Rampage. Respect to the legend 👏

  • @reemraw9956
    @reemraw9956 Год назад +3

    Silva is a true bull!!! Legendary combat fighter

  • @donlowery1275
    @donlowery1275 Год назад +2

    True legend of the sport . Silva was an amazing champion and fought anyone who would stand accross the ring , or cage . I'm glad he did finally as I didn't want to see him at that point in his career take another loss especially after his last one . He got stopped with strikes and I dont want to see that happen. Always one of my favorite fighters of all time and never had a boring fight. Great episode Chale as always !

  • @truescotsman4103
    @truescotsman4103 Год назад

    You're getting up there in years bro. How much longer for you? Respect!!

  • @joshamaya196
    @joshamaya196 Год назад +10

    Wanderlei Silva during his last couple of fights in Pride, and first few in the UFC is when I became an MMA fan. He was ELECTRIFYING! Sadly his UFC career was less than exciting.
    Still he he a part of the pioneering generation of MMA!

    • @Schlook
      @Schlook Год назад

      I followed him from the start in Pride FC... magic times.

  • @mariomendez7692
    @mariomendez7692 Год назад +3

    Wanderlei will always be the most intimidating fighter I've ever seen. He's terrifying.

  • @joshuadavis9047
    @joshuadavis9047 Год назад

    Chael, in many ways you are the most respectful MMA Competitor I have ever seen. Class act right here

  • @CD89999
    @CD89999 Год назад +1

    Fair play to one outstanding career for real. One of the hardest dudes to grace combat in general.

  • @NickRich1022
    @NickRich1022 Год назад +3

    The axe murderer retires,
    A career better than most.
    A will full of fire,
    You can let him get close.

  • @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062
    @pyratellamarecordingstudio1062 Год назад +3

    I trained incredibly hard as an athlete in school. When school was over I became a drug addict rather quickly. Those endorphins are near impossible to replace….Luckily I only spent a couple years in it before I found my true purpose.

  • @lmivha3275
    @lmivha3275 Год назад +2

    “I can’t let you get close” is forever going to be a universal love signal to every fan in mma😂

  • @eldutcholoco1
    @eldutcholoco1 Год назад

    Respect 2 chael n Silva. Ur 1 of my favorites around the sport. The respect u just shown 4 a bitter rival is commendable

  • @mkl4705
    @mkl4705 Год назад +6

    Wanannowwananow

  • @OhSoNasty
    @OhSoNasty Год назад +3

    You wanna waa? You wanna waa?

  • @TheDrunkenGrape
    @TheDrunkenGrape Год назад

    I love Chael and his commentary. He's sharp/

  • @sportschamps2486
    @sportschamps2486 Год назад +2

    The biggest rivalry in the world of fighting sports without a doubt !

  • @mosval8985
    @mosval8985 Год назад

    “I can’t let you get close.”
    -Thee Wisest Man

  • @rafaelluz6535
    @rafaelluz6535 Год назад

    Hope Wanderlei takes nicely this piece from Chael. Life is beautiful! I'm Brazilian born and currently serving in The US Army. Grateful!

  • @bigweiner4208
    @bigweiner4208 Год назад +1

    Hearing chael talk about the sport in general sometimes is more refreshing than when he talks about UFC storylines.

  • @taliellis
    @taliellis Год назад

    You are a Man of Honour Chael take my hat of to you sir.

  • @DailyCorvid
    @DailyCorvid Год назад +2

    Wanderlei was amazing! You and him as coaches on TUF was good times.

  • @kishdogg1594
    @kishdogg1594 Год назад

    Respect to Both Men!

  • @DHY-prototype
    @DHY-prototype Год назад

    Good on you Chael

  • @anthonykester3058
    @anthonykester3058 Год назад

    Chael is a amazing person