"The American Gangster" retired from mixed . [147][148], On May 5, 2013, Sonnen announced he would like to buy WWE (then valued at roughly $700 million)[149] after he retires. Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. Stats | UFC Shortly after, he was released from the UFC. The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. It continued that way on the ground as well. It was the ninth submission loss of Sonnen's pro career. 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. For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout. INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Tito Ortiz capped off a nearly 20-year professional fighting career in style Saturday. Kizer and Dana White (who was watching ringside) both agreed with the call. JAN 25, 2017. Ortiz fought for the strap in what is now his penultimate fight against Liam McGeary. [113], Sonnen ran as the Republican candidate for the 37th district of the Oregon House of Representatives in 2010. 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. 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. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. 1, Hisaki Kato def. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. . 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! Tito Ortiz claims he'll rematch Chael Sonnen in February 2023 With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship. [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. The win avenges a loss Ortiz suffered to Sonnen in 1998, when the two met on the collegiate wrestling mats. The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. 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! It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. Now, it's doubtful the denouement of Sonnen's career will feature a late run at the title. Sonnen pinned Ortiz in the match, which took place on Ortiz's birthday. 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. His Bellator debut didn't change that. Ward was carried out on a stretcher as a precaution but gave a thumbs-up to the fans on his way out. Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. I believe I would watch that. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. [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. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - Bellator 170Tito Ortiz defeats Chael Sonnen by rear-naked choke Retirement speech. [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. [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. As Sonnen fell, he turned around and saw Anderson Silva standing in front of him. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all Once Ortiz was on top, the fight was all his. Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be watched here. 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. Record: Tito Ortiz 18-12-1 Chael Sonnen 29-14-1. 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. Sonnen faced Quinton Jackson for the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at Bellator 192. These are the real winners and losers from Bellator 170 in Inglewood, California. In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. 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. 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. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. 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. Witnesses reported seeing Sonnen loudly banging on a hotel room door at around 7:00 PM PST. [44] The hearing was held on December 2, 2010. 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. Bellator 170 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Sonnen vs. Ortiz Tito! Brennan Ward is unconscious after Paul Daley's knockout. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. [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). If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. Midnight Mania! Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. 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 the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. Instead, he simply gave Ortiz a proper sendoff. 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 gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. [154], In 2012, Sonnen started Mean Streets Pizza with business partner Lee Gamble in West Linn, Oregon. Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). 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). He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. [52], CSAC Executive Director George Dodd has also contradicted Sonnen's testimony, stating the CSAC has no documentary evidence of Sonnen ever being approved for TRT. He landed several elbows, before moving into full mount. What it may not record as clearly is that this was one of the worst fights in recent memory. He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. 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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. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. 3Y; Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. 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. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. [14], On May 6, 2015, professional wrestling promotion Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Sonnen as an "expert analyst" for its future events. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. 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. [104] He won the fight via unanimous decision,[105] securing a takedown in each round to establish the win. 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. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [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. 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. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. JAN 25, 2017. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. UFC Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 . 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. [157] The case was settled out of court and did not go to trial. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are two of the UFC's most legendary stars. 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. The two did not disappoint. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen - YouTube Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in final fight at Bellator 170 - ESPN [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. "I'm looking at everybody: marquee names and champions," Daley said. Chael Sonnen To Bellator: Top 5 Money Fights The Former UFC - Forbes A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . LOS ANGELES - Chael Sonnen brought his best material to heckle Tito Ortiz in advance of 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. 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. - Return to Light Heavyweight. He never had me [in trouble]. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen weigh in for Bellator 170. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. As Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com noted, this isn't the first time Sonnen's submission defense has been suspect. Ward converted a couple of takedowns early but wasn't able to keep Daley down. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. "This fight was difficult for me because I genuinely like the guy," Daley said. That should actually be Bellator's slogan. [38] The fight earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors, and was considered to be the best fight of the year by many critics. Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was recently challenged to a rematch by ex-light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. Ortiz worked his grip into a rear-naked choke and forced the tapout from Sonnen to end his career on a high note. Sonnen appealed the CSAC's decision. 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 . "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. - [61] The fight was considered by many analysts and several major media outlets as the most highly anticipated bout in UFC history. [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. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. 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. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries. See All. 4Y; Marc Raimondi; On a Saturday night that didn't have any UFC eventor much of any sports, for that matterthis was a prime opportunity for Bellator to shine. SUBSCRIBE:https:/. David: After a brief run of success, beating Alexander Shlemenko . Your login session has expired. The best barbs from Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at the Bellator 170 SLpM - [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. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. The twilight of Ortiz's career may have lasted a few years too long, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that he was a pioneer of the sport and a UFC Hall of Famer. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. A bout between Sonnen and Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship took place on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. 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. From there, it didn't take long for Sonnen to give up his back, and the end was nigh. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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