Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. [70] Some fighters were upset with his title opportunity because Sonnen, "arguably the most legendary talker in UFC history",[71] had not fought since returning to the light heavyweight division. The gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. [90] Silva was ultimately pulled from the fight entirely after he failed to submit an application to fight in the state of Nevada, as well as his refusal to undergo a random drug test and was replaced by Vitor Belfort. UFC Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 . Tito!" Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz trash talk each other at the press conference before their fight at Bellator 170SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3KTa. The duo headlined the Bellator 170 fight card in Inglewood, California in January 2017. Forty-seven-year-old UFC legend Tito Ortiz will rematch bitter rival Chael Sonnen, 45, six years after their first meeting. http://bit.ly/SubscribeBellatorYT Follow Bellator MMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellatorMMATwitter: https://twitter.com/BellatorMMAInstagram: https://instagram.com/bellatormma/Snapchat: BellatorNationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellatormma Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. [54] If Sonnen applied for a new license after June 29, 2011, he would have to reappear before the CSAC, which could deny the application. Not long ago Tito Ortiz intimated that he had a long standing feud with Chael Sonnen that needed finishing, and it all started with college wrestling. On October 22, 2013, it was announced that Sonnen would be coaching The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, against long-time rival Wanderlei Silva. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Before exiting the cage, Ortiz had his son, Jacob, symbolically place his gloves in the center of it. [41] His scheduled rematch with Silva was subsequently cancelled.[42][43]. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. He testified he had been diagnosed with hypogonadism in 2008 and was undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), self-injecting synthetic testosterone two times a week. Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. 1, Paul Daley def. Both Ortiz and Sonnen are currently retired. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. People get upset when their baby cries, man, I've waited a long time to hear that cry, I've got no problem with it. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. 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. Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was recently challenged to a rematch by ex-light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. He stayed well clear of any real engagement and stalled quite a bit. Ortiz even helped him out with some material. Witnesses reported seeing Sonnen loudly banging on a hotel room door at around 7:00 PM PST. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - Bellator 170Tito Ortiz defeats Chael Sonnen by rear-naked choke Retirement speech. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. [84] Sonnen won via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[85]. [62][63], The fight looked to be similar to the first, as Sonnen immediately took down Silva and dominated him with wrestling and ground and pound strikes. [36][37] At 3:10 into the final round, Silva caught Sonnen in a triangle armbar and made him tap out. Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in the first round of the main event of Bellator 170. I was heartbroken. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Moments later, however, Sonnen aggressively attempted another guillotine, which resulted in him forfeiting top position and moving back to the bottom. [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 . He faced Anderson Silva twice for the middleweight belt and Jon Jones once for the light heavyweight title. "I'm looking at everybody: marquee names and champions," Daley said. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. Ortiz, from Huntington Beach, California, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. An average man has a T/E ratio of 1:1, and testing bodies may allow a ratio as high as 4:1 for athletes undergoing TRT treatment. [40] He was fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (until September 2, 2011) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). However, the American Gangster couldn't turn that headlock into a guillotine choke, and Ortiz was able to turn the position into full mount. For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout. . ", Ortiz submits Sonnen in final career fight (0:53), Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night, Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight, Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage, Adesanya: Title-winning KO made with torn MCL, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Loughnane, Wilkinson headline PFL second round, Johnson's next ONE bout may be his last in MMA, UFC 288: Why Burns and Muhammad are taking the biggest fight of their careers on short notice, MMA divisional rankings: Sergei Pavlovich moves within striking distance of the top. 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 . Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. As Sonnen fell, he turned around and saw Anderson Silva standing in front of him. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. 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. [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. [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. On August 14, 2012, on UFC Tonight, Sonnen announced he would face Forrest Griffin in a Light Heavyweight rematch on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155. Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. 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]. Be the first one to comment on this story. He won his first six fights, before losing to Trevor Prangley. [150], Sonnen is a licensed realtor in Oregon. 'Rampage' vs. 'King Mo' rematch set for March 31, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I should have said 'my' instead of 'I.' [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. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . [75][76], Jon Jones showed a lack of interest in the fight and downplayed the contest, making it clear that he did not believe Sonnen to be a worthy contender. Sonnen was once one of the bigger draws the UFC had to offer, but it's fair to wonder if he'll reach anywhere near that status in his Bellator comeback. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. [95], On June 30, 2014, UFC and Fox Sports announced they had terminated Sonnen's contract as a UFC analyst due to his multiple failed drug tests. I believe I would watch that. Gabriel Green by KO, 0:36, Rd. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. - [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. 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. "We've spent a lot of time together.". [101] He got knocked down in the first round but dominated the rest of the fight to guarantee a win over his long-time rival. [77] Jones dispatched the challenger using Sonnen's own style of dominant top control and ground and pound to defeat him via TKO in the first round. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be watched here. [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Sonnen did not tap out but screamed in pain, which the referee interpreted as a verbal submission. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. Filho appeared distracted through out the bout, and Sonnen took advantage winning all three rounds to win the fight via unanimous decision. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. January 31, 2017, 2:02 PM. [78] Despite the dominant performance from Jones, Sonnen was likely only 27 seconds away from winning the title, as it was later discovered that, while defending a takedown, Jones suffered a serious toe injury that could have resulted in a doctor's stoppage TKO loss had the bout continued to the second round. Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. 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. Now, it's doubtful the denouement of Sonnen's career will feature a late run at the title. JAN 25, 2017. There was plenty more action outside the main event. Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame . Sonnen is often considered one of the best mixed martial artists never to have won a major MMA world championship and one of the sport's greatest trash-talkers. - - In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. Fireworks were expected in a welterweight bout between Paul Daley (39-14-2) and Brennan Ward (14-5). During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. Based in Hollywood, California, Bellator is owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has continuously challenged Chael Sonnen to fight via Twitter, and "The American Gangster" recently hit back in a big way . Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. 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. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Chael Patrick Sonnen[4] (/tel snn/; born April 3, 1977)[5] is an American submission grappling promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, and retired mixed martial artist. The hold wasn't under Sonnen's chin but he tapped. Ortiz certainly got his payback, but he also got to walk away from the sport on his terms. Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. Shortly after, he was released from the UFC. 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. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. Please logout and login again. It took little time at all for Sonnen (29-14-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) to win the match, pinning Ortiz (18-12-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in a mere 44 seconds. Heavyweight debut. Getty Chael Sonnen. 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. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. [96] On July 23, 2014, the NSAC ruled that Sonnen would be suspended for 2 years from martial arts competition worldwide due to his multiple failed drugs tests. [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. Beginning his MMA career in 1997, Sonnen competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he became a top contender in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and challenged for both the UFC Light Heavyweight and UFC Middleweight Championships. Avg. 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. The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. 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. Record: Tito Ortiz 18-12-1 Chael Sonnen 29-14-1. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. http://bit.ly/Sub. 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Sonnen made his promotional debut in a light heavyweight match against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz on January 21, 2017, in the main event at Bellator 170. [72][73][74] Dana White defended the matchup, saying "Sonnen was willing to fly over to Las Vegas to fight Jones on the same day", while other contenders like Maurcio Rua and Lyoto Machida turned the offer down. [110] On July 24, Sonnen was revealed as part of the announce team for GFW's Amped program. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Let's just try to have fun for once, OK? 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 . A largely actionless stalemate, the fight had Gracie showing every bit of the rust he accumulated in nearly seven years of MMA inactivity. At UFC 98 in May 2009, Sonnen defeated Dan Miller via unanimous decision. Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The former UFC champion said many times leading up to the bout that this would be his final fight. [46] He said he believed this advice about disclosure also applied to the forms of other state athletic commissions. Ex-UFC fighter Sonnen facing 11 battery charges, Reporters reflect on the legacy and impact of Fedor Emelianenko, From Kimbo to Cyborg to Pitbull: Looking back at the biggest fights in Bellator history, UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all, 20 MMA thoughts, including how Chael Sonnen became 'The Bad Guy', Sonnen retires from MMA after loss to Machida. Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . Watch Sonnen and Ortiz debate it out before their fight: Tito Ortiz is a former UFC light heavyweight champion, having held the title from April 2000 to September 2003. He never had me [in trouble]. Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! Sonnen surrendered an early takedown to Ortiz but countered with a guillotine. 3Y; He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. The 28-year-old was alert and responsive, and was taken to a local medical center for evaluation, per Bellator. [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. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. He went on to win a unanimous decision over Alexey Oleinik, defeat Tim McKenzie in 13 seconds with a D'arce choke, and finish UFC and PRIDE veteran Amar Suloev via TKO. [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. At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship. In other words, Sonnen's T/E ratio was nearly 17 times than a normal man's and over four times the allowed maximum for an athlete. [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). Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. For more, follow Scott on Twitter. He landed several elbows, before moving into full mount. The two did not disappoint. DeMarcus Brown by unanimous decision, Chinzo Machida def. Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. [47] Based on his testimony, the CSAC voted to recharacterize Sonnen's transgression as a failure to properly disclose a medical treatment, and correspondingly reduced his suspension from twelve months to six, ending March 2, 2011. 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