[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. Since hanging up his gloves, Chael Sonnen has comfortably transitioned to an MMA analyst and YouTube personality. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? At UFC 98 in May 2009, Sonnen defeated Dan Miller via unanimous decision. The 205-pound bout headlined Bellator 170 inside The Forum. 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 . CHAEL SONNEN RELATED NEWS. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. The former UFC champion said many times leading up to the bout that this would be his final fight. He began his professional career in 1997. [21], A lifelong fan, Sonnen had an interest in pursuing a career in professional wrestling, and he attended a try out for World Championship Wrestling at the WCW Power Plant in the summer of 1998.[22]. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. He gassed badly. Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, claimed Sonnen only yelled "No" after the referee stopped the fight. Chael Sonnen is widely regarded as one of the greatest UFC stars to have never won a UFC title. There was plenty more action outside the main event. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co . During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. 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. Tristen Critchfield. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Sonnen did not tap out but screamed in pain, which the referee interpreted as a verbal submission. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. Avg. 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. [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. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. He debuted on November 14, previewing UFC 180. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. 4Y; "This fight was difficult for me because I genuinely like the guy," Daley said. Tito Ortiz def. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. [152] On January 3, 2011, he pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with mortgage fraud. SUBSCRIBE:https:/. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . 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! 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. Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. "The People's Champion" walked out the sport with his hand raised high with one final . [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. 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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 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. Ward wheeled back, giving Daley the space he needed to launch the flying knee. ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. [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. He landed several elbows, before moving into full mount. According to Kizer, Sonnen initially deflected his questions but, when pressed further, admitted no conversation between Kizer and himself had occurred. [113], Sonnen ran as the Republican candidate for the 37th district of the Oregon House of Representatives in 2010. UFC Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 . Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are two of the UFC's most legendary stars. Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. Chael Sonnen To Bellator: Top 5 Money Fights The Former UFC - Forbes Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Results: Bellator 170 Winner, Scorecard Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen. 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. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. 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See All. The duo headlined the Bellator 170 fight card in Inglewood, California in January 2017. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. [147][148], On May 5, 2013, Sonnen announced he would like to buy WWE (then valued at roughly $700 million)[149] after he retires. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. 1, Daniel Rodriguez def. "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. Gabriel Green by KO, 0:36, Rd. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. [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. He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. However, Sonnen and Ortiz did face each other once during their college wrestling days. Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. . "[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. Sonnen has a 2-3 record in Bellator, losing against Lyoto Machida, Fedor Emelianenko and Tito Ortiz after joining the MMA company in 2017. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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. Tito Ortiz Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - YouTube The best barbs from Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen at the Bellator 170 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. [84] Sonnen won via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[85]. Meanwhile, Ortiz made a comeback in boxing in 2021 against Anderson Silva but was knocked out in the first round. [53], Sonnen's abbreviated CSAC suspension expired on March 2, 2011. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: #Bellator170 results: Tito Ortiz def. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. One cageside judge scored it a 108 round as Silva was credited with zero strikes. Tito Ortiz Wants To Give Chael Sonnen 'Another Chance' To Come Back Out Ward was out before he hit the ground. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. 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. 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[78] Despite the dominant performance from Jones, Sonnen was likely only 27 seconds away from winning the title, as it was later discovered that, while defending a takedown, Jones suffered a serious toe injury that could have resulted in a doctor's stoppage TKO loss had the bout continued to the second round. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. [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. [40] He was fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (until September 2, 2011) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. Stats | UFC On October 22, 2013, it was announced that Sonnen would be coaching The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, against long-time rival Wanderlei Silva. 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! Check out the MMA Forums to . BEST MMA Rivalries: Sonnen vs. Ortiz | Bellator MMA - YouTube Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - Bellator 170Tito Ortiz defeats Chael Sonnen by rear-naked choke Retirement speech. I'm standing up. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. [161] Sonnen initially faced five misdemeanor battery charges by five different people but the charges were dismissed at court. He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. [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. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. "We've spent a lot of time together.". However, in the third week of April 2011, the CSAC announced it had reversed its decision to lower his sentence, and had placed him on indefinite administrative suspension due to his conviction for money laundering (see below) and his possibly false testimony during the hearing of December 2, 2010. 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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. His Bellator debut didn't change that. I believe I would watch that. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Ortiz worked his grip into a rear-naked choke and forced the tapout from Sonnen to end his career on a high note. 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. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. "I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz.". The fight marks the end of Ortiz's career. [18], Sonnen is married to Brittany; their wedding was in July 2013. Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be watched here. 1 Paul Daley def. [75][76], Jon Jones showed a lack of interest in the fight and downplayed the contest, making it clear that he did not believe Sonnen to be a worthy contender. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . That's how boring and bad it was. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [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. At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. DeMarcus Brown by unanimous decision, Chinzo Machida def. 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