The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. [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. Dave Cryer by TKO, 0:41, Rd. 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. 1, Paul Daley def. [40] He was fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (until September 2, 2011) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). All rights reserved. A bout between Sonnen and Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship took place on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. [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. [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). There was an easy case for a 10-8 score in that round. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship. [18], Sonnen is married to Brittany; their wedding was in July 2013. At Oregon, Sonnen earned All-American honors, was a two-time PAC-10 runner-up, was a silver medalist at the 2000 Greco-Roman World University Championships, and was a two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International Greco-Roman winner. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. Getty Chael Sonnen. JAN 25, 2017. Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. Ortiz calmly moved into Sonnen's half-guard and cleared his head from the choke, which he later said was never tight. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. Ortiz used the post-fight interview to officially announce his retirement: Ortiz: "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm gonna let my son lay down my gloves in the Bellator cage." [109], On November 11, 2014, ESPN announced it had hired Sonnen as an MMA analyst. 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. [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. Youve got a fight coming up in, like, 3 weeks & youre STILL talkin about ME??? Never mind that! [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). Daley wished his opponent's family and friends well. Our mission is to create, promote and produce the most exciting, competitive and entertaining Mixed Martial Arts competition in the world.Bellator is available to nearly 500 million homes worldwide in over 140 countries. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. [65][66] However, Sonnen would be unable to score a takedown in the second round, and attempted a spinning backfist that missed, causing him to lose his balance, with Silva connecting with a knee to the body and finishing Sonnen with punches, losing the fight by TKO in the second round.[67]. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. After hearing testimony from Keith Kizer via streaming video, as well as from Sonnen and his supporters, the CSAC voted 41 to uphold the suspension. I'm standing up. It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. The hold wasn't under Sonnen's chin but he tapped. Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. [154], In 2012, Sonnen started Mean Streets Pizza with business partner Lee Gamble in West Linn, Oregon. "This is the last time I'll be fighting.". [64] The win avenges a loss Ortiz suffered to Sonnen in 1998, when the two met on the collegiate wrestling mats. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . 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. INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Tito Ortiz capped off a nearly 20-year professional fighting career in style Saturday. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. Before exiting the cage, Ortiz had his son, Jacob, symbolically place his gloves in the center of it. It's probably not possible for a knee to land any flusher on an opponent's jaw. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision, Emmanuel Sanchez def. It continued that way on the ground as well. "Tito! Forty-seven-year-old UFC legend Tito Ortiz will rematch bitter rival Chael Sonnen, 45, six years after their first meeting. Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? 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[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. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. 1, Hisaki Kato def. 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's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. Kato was well clear of most action too. From there, he got Sonnen's back and then locked on the fateful choke. [111], On September 2, 2015, it was announced that Sonnen signed with the World Series of Fighting to become a member of their broadcast team beginning at WSOF 23. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen After Chael Sonnen, left, controlled most of their fight at UFC 117 in 2010, Anderson Silva executed a triangle choke to pull out the victory and retain his UFC . 1, Jack May def. [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. 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! http://bit.ly/Sub. 3, Jalin Turner def. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. Ward converted a couple of takedowns early but wasn't able to keep Daley down. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! 3Y; [102] In his post-fight speech, he called for a bout with heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who had lost earlier on the card.[103]. 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. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Sonnen started his mixed martial arts career in 1997 at the age of 19, by defeating Ben Hailey in Vancouver, Washington. On March 30, 2022, Sonnen's charges were reduced to six misdemeanors [162][163] and the trial is set to begin on April 5, 2023, after Sonnen rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors on four misdemeanor battery charges.[164]. Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. 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 . Such was the case when underdog Tito Ortiz defeated Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 by first-round submission. At age 39 and after such a flat performanceand with such a robust career in broadcasting and what have youperhaps it should be his last. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. [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. 1 Paul Daley def. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. May retirement treat him well. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. If Rory MacDonald gets in this cage with me, he's getting knocked the f--- out. Tristen Critchfield. [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. Both Ortiz and Sonnen are currently retired. 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. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen. [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. Such was the case when underdog Tito Ortiz defeated Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 by first-round submission. And he was right. "We've spent a lot of time together.". JAN 25, 2017. As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". Avg. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. [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. 1 Hisaki Kato def. Jason Herzog was the real winner in this fight. [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. Sonnen has also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA. Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. 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. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). "[146] In 2016, Chael's newborn daughter, died. 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 . That should actually be Bellator's slogan. There was plenty more action outside the main event. In his first fight for the promotion since UFC 60, he was submitted by jiu-jitsu ace Demian Maia via triangle choke submission at UFC 95. 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It got so bad that at one point referee Jason Herzog warned them both for timidity. Tito Ortiz def. He landed a couple of punches up close, as Daley used the cage to wall-walk back to his feet. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. (0:53). David: After a brief run of success, beating Alexander Shlemenko . 2. Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. "I knew I'd get the choke because I knew he wouldn't want to get pounded by me," said Ortiz, who has gone 3-1 in the Bellator cage. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: MMAFighting.com @MMAFighting. Sonnen, who is undersized at light heavyweight, quickly gave up his back to avoid more shots and eventually tapped to the rear-naked. [150], Sonnen is a licensed realtor in Oregon. . SLpM - See All. An emotional Ortiz wasted little time exacting his revenge against Sonnen. Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. Ortiz even helped him out with some material. In one of the best knockouts of his career, Daley put Ward out with a flying knee at 2:27 of the first round. [147][148], On May 5, 2013, Sonnen announced he would like to buy WWE (then valued at roughly $700 million)[149] after he retires. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. Tito! 4Y; 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. http://bit.ly/SubscribeBellatorYT Follow Bellator MMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellatorMMATwitter: https://twitter.com/BellatorMMAInstagram: https://instagram.com/bellatormma/Snapchat: BellatorNation 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. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? The 205-pound bout headlined Bellator 170 inside The Forum. Chael Sonnen Record: 29-15-1 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lbs. According to Kizer, Sonnen initially deflected his questions but, when pressed further, admitted no conversation between Kizer and himself had occurred. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. [46] He said he believed this advice about disclosure also applied to the forms of other state athletic commissions. Please logout and login again. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal. Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. [157] The case was settled out of court and did not go to trial. 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 . Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. His second promotional fight was a rescheduled match up against Wanderlei Silva on June 24, 2017, in the main event at Bellator NYC. Sonnen has appeared in the following films: In 2017, he appeared on The New Celebrity Apprentice, the 8th season of reality game show The Celebrity Apprentice. He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. Tito landed an early takedown, and after an extended scramble and an ill-fated choke attempt from Sonnen, the larger Ortiz muscled his way to mount. Hopefully he winds up being OK. Back in the cage, Daley wasted no time calling out UFC veteran Rory MacDonald, noting that MacDonald would get "knocked the f---k out" if they stepped in the cage together. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter and six UFC contests, Casey's career pattern is pretty discernible by now. In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. Sonnen made his UFC debut in a Light Heavyweight bout against former IFC Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral at UFC 55, submitting to a second-round triangle choke. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. "I'll be competing my one last time in the beginning of February . Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims. In his sworn testimony, Sonnen claimed to have been previously approved for TRT by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), and to have spoken directly to NSAC's Executive Director, Keith Kizer, who informed him he was approved for TRT and should not again disclose the treatment on the pre-bout medical disclosure statements required by the NSAC. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. 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. [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. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. 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. Brennan Ward is unconscious after Paul Daley's knockout. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. Heres everything you need to know about their feud. [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. The MMA Twittersphere had to be hosed off well and proper-like after Paul Daley's picture-perfect flying-knee knockout of Brennan Ward in the first round of their co-main event. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Ward was out before he hit the ground. 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 was chewed up. 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. The principal grounds of his appeal were that he had a medical justification for taking testosterone, and he believed he had taken the necessary steps to disclose the condition and its treatment to the CSAC. Instead, he simply gave Ortiz a proper sendoff. "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. Ward looked to hold the early advantage after a couple of takedowns, but during an exchange along the fence, Daley grabbed Ward's arm and launched a spinning back elbow that found the mark. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. [68] But the rematch with Griffin was scrapped after Sonnen was named as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter 17 against Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Ortiz, from Huntington Beach, California, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. Ortiz certainly got his payback, but he also got to walk away from the sport on his terms. [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. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. http://bit.ly/SubscribeBellatorYT Follow Bellator MMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellatorMMATwitter: https://twitter.com/BellatorMMAInstagram: https://instagram.com/bellatormma/Snapchat: BellatorNationJoin #BellatorNation to gain exclusive access and benefits including fan-fests, ticket presales and much more! Kevin Casey sure is a big draw on MMA cards. However, the American Gangster couldn't turn that headlock into a guillotine choke, and Ortiz was able to turn the position into full mount. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. The 41-year-old went for a takedown almost immediately but found himself in a headlock from Sonnen. Casey did it again on the prelim portion of the card when he notched the second draw of his career, this one with Bellator journeyman Keith Berry. . Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. [83] The bout with Rua eventually took place on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout.
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