The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. It was a far better performance for Sonnen than his last time out, when he suffered a submission loss to Tito Ortiz at Bellator 170. [158], In December 2021, Sonnen was charged with five counts of misdemeanor battery after an alleged altercation at a Luxor Hotel and Casino hotel in Las Vegas. However, in the third week of April 2011, the CSAC announced it had reversed its decision to lower his sentence, and had placed him on indefinite administrative suspension due to his conviction for money laundering (see below) and his possibly false testimony during the hearing of December 2, 2010. Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was recently challenged to a rematch by ex-light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. 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I think Meryl Streep was right after all. [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. 4Y; Filho appeared distracted through out the bout, and Sonnen took advantage winning all three rounds to win the fight via unanimous decision. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? Tito! From there, he got Sonnen's back and then locked on the fateful choke. Now, it's doubtful the denouement of Sonnen's career will feature a late run at the title. Josh Gross of Bleacher Report commented on the finish, as Ortiz drew the tap without even having the hold under Sonnen's chin: Tito looks like he has some fight left in him. Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. [59], A rematch with Anderson Silva was scheduled UFC 147,[60] but the bout was moved to UFC 148 on July 7, 2012, after a scheduling conflict with the UN Conference on Sustainable Development forced UFC 147 into a smaller venue. [69] Sonnen originally accepted a fight with Jon Jones for the title at UFC 151, after Jones's original challenger Dan Henderson was injured, but Jones declined. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. "This is the last time I'll be fighting.". The win avenges a loss Ortiz suffered to Sonnen in 1998, when the two met on the collegiate wrestling mats. As Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com noted, this isn't the first time Sonnen's submission defense has been suspect. Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, claimed Sonnen only yelled "No" after the referee stopped the fight. - [161] Sonnen initially faced five misdemeanor battery charges by five different people but the charges were dismissed at court. "Tito! Ortiz worked his grip into a rear-naked choke and forced the tapout from Sonnen to end his career on a high note. Dave Cryer by TKO, 0:41, Rd. [82] However, issues relating to obtaining a visa meant Sonnen was not able to get into Canada, and Rua ended up being pulled from the event altogether. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Ortiz versus Sonnen 1 went down at Bellator 170 in Jan. 2017. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. [155] In February 2013 Sonnen sued his business partner for embezzlement and unpaid rent. "We've spent a lot of time together.". Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . Such was the case when underdog Tito Ortiz defeated Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 by first-round submission. The bout was Sonnen's debut in the promotion and, unfortunately for him, was his first defeat, succumbing to a first round rear . Sonnen announced his retirement post-bout. Ortiz (29-14-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) did his best to whip himself into a froth at the press conference for Saturday's Spike-televised event at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., giving Sonnen (18-12-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) plenty of ammunition to heckle him . That's a nice fight, but give me Michael "Venom" Page as Daley's next opponent instead. 1, Hisaki Kato def. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. [18][19], After high school, Sonnen attended Brigham Young University before transferring to the University of Oregon in Eugene,[20] when BYU began considering cutting their wrestling program. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. In 1996, Sonnen began training in boxing, with the hope of competing in the UFC upon graduating from high school. JAN 25, 2017. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. It was a cool moment for a fighter who, for all his cheesiness and heel tendencies, was an extremely important fighter for Bellator, the UFC and all of MMA history. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. [21], A lifelong fan, Sonnen had an interest in pursuing a career in professional wrestling, and he attended a try out for World Championship Wrestling at the WCW Power Plant in the summer of 1998.[22]. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. [58] Sonnen was awarded the unanimous decision (3027, 2928, and 2928) victory after three rounds. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . In 2006, as the agent for a home sale, he told the title company to pay a plumbing company owned by Sonnen's mother for repairs, though he knew they would not be carried out. Tito Ortiz has recently claimed he is open to giving Chael Sonnen "another chance" after a much controversial ending back in 2017.. During the pair's meeting back at Bellator 170, Ortiz was . [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. Sonnen was quick to respond to Ortiz on Twitter: According to 'The Bad Guy', both fighters had a win against each other, Ortiz in MMA and Sonnen from their college wrestling days. Kevin Casey sure is a big draw on MMA cards. Tito Ortiz def. [18], Sonnen is married to Brittany; their wedding was in July 2013. Ortiz (19-12-1) had promised Saturday would be the final fight of his career, and the quick victory did not change his mind. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. I stayed and started running stairs until the end of the night when the coach told me I had to go or they would leave me. Just two days shy of his 42nd birthday, Ortiz upset Chael Sonnen in the opening round of their light heavyweight bout, submitting the outspoken veteran with a rear-naked choke at the 2:03 mark. Keith Kizer publicly responded to Sonnen's testimony, claiming the NSAC had never approved Sonnen for TRT, Sonnen had never applied for the approval process, and he had "never talked to Chael Sonnen in [his] life. 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[23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. Ah, that's my little joke. [79][80][81], Sonnen was expected to face Maurcio Rua on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161, replacing Antnio Rogrio Nogueira, who had pulled out of the bout citing a back injury. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. [102] In his post-fight speech, he called for a bout with heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who had lost earlier on the card.[103]. CHAEL SONNEN RELATED NEWS. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. [64] He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. SUBSCRIBE:https:/. [94], Subsequent to his retirement, it was revealed on June 28, 2014, by the NSAC that Sonnen had failed a second random drug testthe third failed drug test throughout his MMA careerdue to the presence of human growth hormone (HGH), recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), anastrozole, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Bellator 170 Peaks at 1.85 Million Viewers for Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Headliner The Bellator 170 headliner between UFC veterans Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen averaged 1.85 million . Please logout and login again. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. He was fired by host Arnold Schwarzenegger in the show's 4th week after it emerged that he had deliberately cut his team's computer cord in order to gain them more time.[165]. [89] Dana White later stated the fight had to be rescheduled because Silva injured his hand from a brawl with Sonnen that took place during the filming of the show. 2, Kevin Casey vs. Keith Berry ruled majority draw, Alex Soto def. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter and six UFC contests, Casey's career pattern is pretty discernible by now. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". Ortiz, from Huntington Beach, California, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. His Bellator debut didn't change that. [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. http://bit.ly/Sub. By Zane Simon @TheZaneSimon Dec 24, 2016, 6 . May retirement treat him well. Sonnen appealed the CSAC's decision. Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. An emotional Ortiz wasted little time exacting his revenge against Sonnen. Sonnen swept Ortiz early on and went for a D'arce choke, but Ortiz, a natural light heavyweight, was able to find full mount on a soggy Sonnen without a ton of effort. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: MMAFighting.com @MMAFighting. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen. When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. - 'The American Gangster' was unsuccessful on all of those occasions. JAN 25, 2017. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Sonnen, who is undersized at light heavyweight, quickly gave up his back to avoid more shots and eventually tapped to the rear-naked. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? 0:00 Intro1:55 B170 Press Conference6:28 Weigh-Ins7:20 Fight Night11:29 Post-fight resultsUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! 3, Jalin Turner def. It's probably not possible for a knee to land any flusher on an opponent's jaw. 1, Jack May def. Sonnen pinned Ortiz in the match, which took place on Ortiz's birthday. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be watched here. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). It was the ninth submission loss of Sonnen's pro career. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - Bellator 170Tito Ortiz defeats Chael Sonnen by rear-naked choke Retirement speech. That likely would mean providing the company with some star power as it continues to grow its brand while competing with the UFC as well as competing for the company's light heavyweight championship. If Rory MacDonald gets in this cage with me, he's getting knocked the f--- out. However, the American Gangster couldn't turn that headlock into a guillotine choke, and Ortiz was able to turn the position into full mount. And he was right. - Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. Casey came out strong and dominated Berry, particularly on the ground, which is Casey's wheelhouse. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13], In 2014, Sonnen began working as a MMA analyst for ESPN[14] and two years later, in July 2016, founded Submission Underground (SUG), his own submission grappling promotion. Sonnen has also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. [104] He won the fight via unanimous decision,[105] securing a takedown in each round to establish the win. [150], Sonnen is a licensed realtor in Oregon. As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. - He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame . After leaving Bodog, Sonnen defeated future Ultimate Fighter member Kyacey Uscola at SuperFight 20: Homecoming. Check out the MMA Forums to . Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight. He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. A largely actionless stalemate, the fight had Gracie showing every bit of the rust he accumulated in nearly seven years of MMA inactivity. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. 4Y; Marc Raimondi; This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. You know what? As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision, Emmanuel Sanchez def. [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. Bellator 170 Peaks at 1.85 Million Viewers for Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Headliner The Bellator 170 headliner between UFC veterans Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen . [33][34][35] Sonnen put on a dominant performance, stunning Silva early with his boxing, and then dominating the fight with his wrestling, heading into the fifth round, Sonnen was ahead on the judges' scorecards (4034, 4036, and 4035). Won the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship. He gassed badly. A bout with Silva, briefly attached to UFC 173,[87] then at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Finale,[88] was expected to take place on July 5, 2014, at UFC 175. . That's how boring and bad it was. [91][92] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout. [151] After the mortgage company agreed to the loan, the plumbing company was paid $69,000 and, at Sonnen's direction, paid the home buyer $65,000. [145] On the next episode of his podcast, he said that he had never understood parents who describe something as mundane as birth as a miracle, but that now he understood. Sonnen faced Quinton Jackson for the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at Bellator 192. [108] Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview. Getty Chael Sonnen. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. He landed a couple of punches up close, as Daley used the cage to wall-walk back to his feet. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. [152] On January 3, 2011, he pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with mortgage fraud. Youve got a fight coming up in, like, 3 weeks & youre STILL talkin about ME??? In his post-fight interview, Sonnen said he told the referee not to stop the fight, and continually said "No" when the referee asked if he wanted to submit. Forty-seven-year-old UFC legend Tito Ortiz will rematch bitter rival Chael Sonnen, 45, six years after their first meeting. Ortiz Turns Into Mush Face, Passes Out After Failing 9G Centrifuge Check out Tito Ortiz . 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Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. [160] However, on March 22, 2022, the district attorney, who had the power to charge Sonnen again with new information, charged Sonnen with one felony battery by strangulation charge, along with 10 misdemeanor battery charges, including alleged choking of one person, possible striking of a female among others. Shortly after, he was released from the UFC. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [159] On January 27, 2022, all charges against Sonnen were dropped without prejudice. 1 Hisaki Kato def. [14], On May 6, 2015, professional wrestling promotion Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Sonnen as an "expert analyst" for its future events. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Though his representative insisted he was not joking, a WWE representative said it was not for sale, and suggested Sonnen purchase stock in the company instead. Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. [55], After his suspension, Sonnen returned to the UFC on October 8, 2011, defeating Brian Stann with a second round arm triangle choke at UFC 136. Heavyweight debut. Two days later, the CSAC clarified that the applicable regulations only allowed Sonnen to be suspended until his existing license expired (on June 29, 2011). Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz (AP Photo/David Becker) Ortiz, one of the last . Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Sonnen defeated The Huntington Beach Bad Boy in an amateur wrestling match in just 44 seconds, back in 1998, which provided some additional motivation in this fight, per Mike Bohn of Rolling Stone: This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. [154], In 2012, Sonnen started Mean Streets Pizza with business partner Lee Gamble in West Linn, Oregon. Kizer called this a "strange story" and a "ridiculous explanation"[51] Kizer acknowledged speaking with Sonnen's manager (Matt Lindland) about TRT, but said the conversation concerned only the procedure itself, not the application of any particular fighter. The feud between the fighters reignited when Ortiz, in an interview with Rich Eisen, said that Sonnen had achieved nothing in MMA besides talking a lot. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. Wary of getting too close so that Gracie could drag him to the mat, Kato threw only sporadically and only to stay as minimally busy as he could. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries. I was heartbroken. [93], Following the controversy of his second failed drug test, Sonnen announced on the June 11, 2014, episode of UFC Tonight his retirement from MMA competition. In the main event, you had two very famous fighters in former UFC contender Chael Sonnen, who came out of retirement for this fight, and former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who went into retirement after this fight. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. http://bellator.com/newsletterCheck out the Bellator MMA App: http://bellator.spike.com/appiTunes: http://bit.ly/1tHUGym Android: http://bit.ly/1OaBqDXAbout Bellator MMA: Bellator MMA is about the fighters and the fans. Sonnen was chewed up. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. Their rivalry dates . Avg. Def. INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Tito Ortiz capped off a nearly 20-year professional fighting career in style Saturday. DeMarcus Brown by unanimous decision, Chinzo Machida def. In the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. In one of the best knockouts of his career, Daley put Ward out with a flying knee at 2:27 of the first round. APPLE STORE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bellator-mma/id592751332PLAY STORE: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mtvn.android.bellator\u0026hl=en_US\u0026gl=USSubscribe to the Bellator MMA newsletter: http://eepurl.com/RYB3fSubscribe for more Bellator MMA content!

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