Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. Jason Herzog was the real winner in this fight. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co/hus8bVz54Y. That's a nice fight, but give me Michael "Venom" Page as Daley's next opponent instead. 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 . [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. [155] In February 2013 Sonnen sued his business partner for embezzlement and unpaid rent. Chael Sonnen Challenged to Rematch By UFC Rival Tito Ortiz - Heavy.com The duo headlined the Bellator 170 fight card in Inglewood, California in January 2017. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Kato was well clear of most action too. . 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. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. 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. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz Expects Biggest Career Payday, Ratings Record Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Once Ortiz was on top, the fight was all his. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. BEST MMA Rivalries: Sonnen vs. Ortiz | Bellator MMA - YouTube Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170: Live Updates, Highlights [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). 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. 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 . [58] Sonnen was awarded the unanimous decision (3027, 2928, and 2928) victory after three rounds. [161] Sonnen initially faced five misdemeanor battery charges by five different people but the charges were dismissed at court. [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. Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz (AP Photo/David Becker) Ortiz, one of the last . [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. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries.". 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. [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. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. [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. CHAEL SONNEN RELATED NEWS. [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 appealed the CSAC's decision. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. Please logout and login again. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. [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. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. Sonnen stated that his opponent verbally submitted during the fight: In 2017, when Ortiz offered to come out of retirement to face Fedor Emelianenko in Bellator, 'The American Gangster' saw a possibility for a future rematch between the two. Ortiz versus Sonnen 1 went down at Bellator 170 in Jan. 2017. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? http://bit.ly/Sub. 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. January 31, 2017, 2:02 PM. See All. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . Chael Sonnen To Bellator: Top 5 Money Fights The Former UFC - Forbes [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. Casey came out strong and dominated Berry, particularly on the ground, which is Casey's wheelhouse. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. 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. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Getty Chael Sonnen. An emotional Ortiz wasted little time exacting his revenge against Sonnen. Ward was out before he hit the ground. Chael Sonnen had little trouble taking down Wanderlei Silva in . - Ortiz even helped him out with some material. There was plenty more action outside the main event. 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. Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. Sonnen pinned Ortiz in the match, which took place on Ortiz's birthday. 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. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. According to Kizer, Sonnen initially deflected his questions but, when pressed further, admitted no conversation between Kizer and himself had occurred. He landed a couple of punches up close, as Daley used the cage to wall-walk back to his feet. 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. 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. [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. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. 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. He also said, "I love hearing him scream. (0:53). [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. [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. "The People's Champion" walked out the sport with his hand raised high with one final . [112], Upon signing with Bellator MMA in 2016, Sonnen signed as an analyst for Bellator in addition to being a fighter, and he also did commentary on numerous Bellator events. 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. For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout. Video: Watch Chael Sonnen beat Tito Ortiz in 44 seconds - MMA Junkie I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. 'Rampage' vs. 'King Mo' rematch set for March 31, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [64] Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight? ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. [147][148], On May 5, 2013, Sonnen announced he would like to buy WWE (then valued at roughly $700 million)[149] after he retires. [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. . However, the American Gangster couldn't turn that headlock into a guillotine choke, and Ortiz was able to turn the position into full mount. 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. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. He won his first six fights, before losing to Trevor Prangley. 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! History / Introduction to both fighters. The Sonnen-Ortiz rivalry: When Chael Sonnen accused Tito Ortiz of verbally tapping During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 . "We've spent a lot of time together.". Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz - Sherdog If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. The gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. Ortiz unquestionably did what he set out to do Saturday night, winning his retirement fight with a first-round rear-naked choke of Chael Sonnen. Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. He landed several elbows, before moving into full mount. Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. 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. As Sonnen fell, he turned around and saw Anderson Silva standing in front of him. Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. When will Jamahal Hill defend? "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Results: Bellator 170 Winner, Scorecard Now this is my repayment for that hard work. The best barbs from Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at the Bellator 170 Let's just try to have fun for once, OK? Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). 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. Fireworks were expected in a welterweight bout between Paul Daley (39-14-2) and Brennan Ward (14-5). "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision 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! Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen weigh in for Bellator 170. As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023. 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. 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 [14], On May 6, 2015, professional wrestling promotion Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Sonnen as an "expert analyst" for its future events. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. That June, he dropped out of the race, referring to a 2006 legal issue involving real estate. Bellator 170 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Sonnen vs. Ortiz [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. At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . 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 . Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. 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. You know what? Sonnen explained "My manager and you talked about therapeutic exemptions, and therefore, I just used the wrong word. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - If it wasn't, it was pretty close. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen. Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Pancrase - 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament Final, Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame, Jon Jones: Theres Never Been a Fight That Means More Than Beating Stipe Miocic, Sherdogs Top 10: Greatest Brazilian Fighters, Yadong Song Wants Top 5 Foes, Claims UFC is Protecting Sean OMalley, Chad Mendes Retires from Combat Sports Following BKFC 41 Defeat, Yadong Song Left Hook Stops Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night 223, UFC Fight Night 223 Song vs. Simon Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, UFC Fight Night 223 Prelims: Martin Buday Grinds Down Jake Collier, Rhys McKee Stops Jim Wallhead to Unify Welterweight Title at Cage Warriors 153, UFC Fight Night 223 Bonuses: Yadong Song, 3 Others Take Home $50,000, Rafael dos Anjos, Vicente Luque Agree to Headline UFC Fight Night Card on July 15, Bellator MMA Veteran Joe Schilling Granted Immunity From 2021 Bar Altercation, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Willing to Postpone Retirement for Flyweight Grand Prix, Patricio Freire Impressed By Patrick Mix KO Win in Bantamweight Grand Prix Final, Sara McMann: Bellator Featherweight Division Shouldnt Wait on Cyborg Forever, Aaron Pico Calls for Jeremy Kennedy Rematch with Featherweight Title on the Line, Liz Carmouche Blasts DeAnna Bennett for Missing Weight: She Cheated, Yet Again, Brendan Loughnane, Jesus Pinedo Top PFL 4 Lineup in Atlanta on June 8, PFL Europe Reveals Lineup for Second Regular Season Card in Germany on July 8, Antonio Carlos Jr. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. [110] On July 24, Sonnen was revealed as part of the announce team for GFW's Amped program.

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