. 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. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. Def. Heavyweight debut. . #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! 1 Paul Daley def. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. Forty-seven-year-old UFC legend Tito Ortiz will rematch bitter rival Chael Sonnen, 45, six years after their first meeting. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. There was plenty more action outside the main event. He never had me [in trouble]. [53], Sonnen's abbreviated CSAC suspension expired on March 2, 2011. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. Ah, that's my little joke. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170: Live Updates, Highlights Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . ET. Chael Sonnen Forrest Griffin 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 1 IFC - Global Domination Sep. 06, 2003 SUB . I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. [102] In his post-fight speech, he called for a bout with heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who had lost earlier on the card.[103]. [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. Ortiz (19-12-1) had promised Saturday would be the final fight of his career, and the quick victory did not change his mind. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen - YouTube 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. Ortiz, from Huntington Beach, California, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. Video: Watch Chael Sonnen beat Tito Ortiz in 44 seconds - MMA Junkie [109], On November 11, 2014, ESPN announced it had hired Sonnen as an MMA analyst. . 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[97], On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Sonnen had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.[98]. Youve got a fight coming up in, like, 3 weeks & youre STILL talkin about ME??? Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims 'The American Gangster' was unsuccessful on all of those occasions. 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. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Toe to Toe Preview - A Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. Sonnen pinned Ortiz in the match, which took place on Ortiz's birthday. He was a late replacement for Yushin Okami, who tore ligament while training. Midnight Mania! Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Casey came out strong and dominated Berry, particularly on the ground, which is Casey's wheelhouse. Sonnen explained "My manager and you talked about therapeutic exemptions, and therefore, I just used the wrong word. [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. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight? Video footage showed Sonnen in handcuffs being walked down a hotel hallway by Las Vegas police officers, but Sonnen was not arrested, only detained and later given citations for the charges. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. 4Y; Marc Raimondi; A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. David: After a brief run of success, beating Alexander Shlemenko . [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. 4Y; Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? 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. Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz (AP Photo/David Becker) Ortiz, one of the last . All rights reserved. Ward was out before he hit the ground. Chael Sonnen defeats Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision at - ESPN Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. 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 . In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: #Bellator170 results: Tito Ortiz def. 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. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. 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. [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. 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. Such was the case when underdog Tito Ortiz defeated Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 by first-round submission. 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 . #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). 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! 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. It continued that way on the ground as well. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. Tito!" What is Chael Sonnen's UFC record? - Sportskeeda The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. 1, Jack May def. "I'll be competing my one last time in the beginning of February . Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? [40] He was fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (until September 2, 2011) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. "This is the last time I'll be fighting.". "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. [108] Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview. After Filho lost, he announced he would ship Sonnen the championship belt.[27]. It's probably not possible for a knee to land any flusher on an opponent's jaw. [56], Sonnen was expected to face Mark Muoz on January at UFC on Fox 2,[57] but Muoz was injured and replaced by Michael Bisping. [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. 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. 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. "[48][49][50] At a subsequent meeting between the UFC, Sonnen and the NSAC, Kizer asked Sonnen about his testimony at the December 2, 2010, CSAC hearing. The gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. I was heartbroken. 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 While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023.