Five Rounds: How will Chael Sonnen be remembered? 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. Sonnen faced Fedor Emelianenko next in the semifinals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament on October 13, 2018, at Bellator 208. The former UFC champion said many times leading up to the bout that this would be his final fight. Ward was carried out on a stretcher as a precaution but gave a thumbs-up to the fans on his way out. Won the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship. 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). Once Ortiz was on top, the fight was all his. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. [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. Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims [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. 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 . The bout ended with Ortiz submitting Sonnen via a rear-naked choke in the first round. SLpM - Your login session has expired. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. Before exiting the cage, Ortiz had his son, Jacob, symbolically place his gloves in the center of it. 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. 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Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision - If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. 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]. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. Tito Ortiz Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - YouTube 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 Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Chael Sonnen - Wikipedia Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. [41] His scheduled rematch with Silva was subsequently cancelled.[42][43]. Such was the case when underdog Tito Ortiz defeated Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 by first-round submission. Website: http://bellator.spike.com/ UFC MMA 2021 California state property. 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. [39], Urinalysis conducted after his loss to Anderson Silva showed Sonnen had an unallowably high testosterone/epitestosterone (T/E) ratio of 16.9:1 at the time of the fight. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. However, Sonnen and Ortiz did face each other once during their college wrestling days. Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. 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. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: MMAFighting.com @MMAFighting. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co . These are the real winners and losers from Bellator 170 in Inglewood, California. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. The best barbs from Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at the Bellator 170 Bellator 170 'Ortiz vs. Sonnen' Results: Play-by-Play - Sherdog [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. [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. The RIVALRY between Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen - YouTube Chael Sonnen Stats, News, Bio | ESPN ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. 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! He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. [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. Avg. 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. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. [144] The couple had their first child, a son, on June 4, 2015. 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. Kevin Casey sure is a big draw on MMA cards. 4Y; I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. 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. Check out the MMA Forums to . Ah, that's my little joke. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co/hus8bVz54Y. A bout with Silva, briefly attached to UFC 173,[87] then at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Finale,[88] was expected to take place on July 5, 2014, at UFC 175. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. From there, he got Sonnen's back and then locked on the fateful choke. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. That's how boring and bad it was. 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. 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. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! [46] He said he had previously disclosed his condition to the CSAC before his UFC 104 bout with Yushin Okami, which took place in Los Angeles on October 24, 2009. - The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. After Filho lost, he announced he would ship Sonnen the championship belt.[27]. It was the ninth submission loss of Sonnen's pro career. In late 2003, he was submitted by future Ultimate Fighter winner and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin with a triangle choke submission. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Toe to Toe Preview - A A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. Chael Sonnen Record: 29-15-1 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lbs. Dave Cryer by TKO, 0:41, Rd. [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. 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. 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]. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. He never had me [in trouble]. 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. Ward converted a couple of takedowns early but wasn't able to keep Daley down. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz Expects Biggest Career Payday, Ratings Record Their rivalry dates . 3, Jalin Turner def. UFC legends Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen to fight again with combined Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. Brennan Ward is unconscious after Paul Daley's knockout. Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. There was plenty more action outside the main event. [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. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight? It got so bad that at one point referee Jason Herzog warned them both for timidity. [159] On January 27, 2022, all charges against Sonnen were dropped without prejudice. 1 Paul Daley def. If he really wants to keep doing it, even in this fairly novelty-laden capacity, he may need to make some substantial adjustments. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. 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. 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. [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. 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. 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! As Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com noted, this isn't the first time Sonnen's submission defense has been suspect. 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. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Gabriel Green by KO, 0:36, Rd. . [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. 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 . Tito! One cageside judge scored it a 108 round as Silva was credited with zero strikes. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. Getty Chael Sonnen. The win avenges a loss Ortiz suffered to Sonnen in 1998, when the two met on the collegiate wrestling mats.