Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. The 28-year-old was alert and responsive, and was taken to a local medical center for evaluation, per Bellator. I was heartbroken. Casey came out strong and dominated Berry, particularly on the ground, which is Casey's wheelhouse. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. [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. . Sonnen appealed the CSAC's decision. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . 1, Jack May def. Midnight Mania! Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du . [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. He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. Moments later, however, Sonnen aggressively attempted another guillotine, which resulted in him forfeiting top position and moving back to the bottom. The 41-year-old went for a takedown almost immediately but found himself in a headlock from Sonnen. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. The fight marks the end of Ortiz's career. The 205-pound bout headlined Bellator 170 inside The Forum. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. [18][19], After high school, Sonnen attended Brigham Young University before transferring to the University of Oregon in Eugene,[20] when BYU began considering cutting their wrestling program. Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. Georgi Karakhanyan by majority decision, Derek Campos def. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. Chael Sonnen Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Ortiz, from Huntington Beach, California, is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. There was an easy case for a 10-8 score in that round. "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. 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Def. 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. I should have said 'my' instead of 'I.' [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. However, Sonnen and Ortiz did face each other once during their college wrestling days. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. "I knew I'd get the choke because I knew he wouldn't want to get pounded by me," said Ortiz, who has gone 3-1 in the Bellator cage. During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). The feud between the fighters reignited when Ortiz, in an interview with Rich Eisen, said that Sonnen had achieved nothing in MMA besides talking a lot. Getty Chael Sonnen. SLpM - See All. From there, it didn't take long for Sonnen to give up his back, and the end was nigh. [97], On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Sonnen had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.[98]. 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! [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. Sonnen explained "My manager and you talked about therapeutic exemptions, and therefore, I just used the wrong word. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. Bellator 170 'Ortiz vs. Sonnen' Results: Play-by-Play - Sherdog Heres everything you need to know about their feud. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. Ortiz even helped him out with some material. Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries. "I'll be competing my one last time in the beginning of February . Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? 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. 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. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. On October 22, 2013, it was announced that Sonnen would be coaching The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3, against long-time rival Wanderlei Silva. In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. "We've spent a lot of time together.". [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. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . Now this is my repayment for that hard work. 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. Tito Ortiz def. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. 1, Daniel Rodriguez def. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. It's probably not possible for a knee to land any flusher on an opponent's jaw. 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. May retirement treat him well. Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. [91][92] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout. A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter and six UFC contests, Casey's career pattern is pretty discernible by now. [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. 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. Your login session has expired. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Kato was well clear of most action too. After the win, the British veteran called for a fight against former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald. Chael Sonnen To Bellator: Top 5 Money Fights The Former UFC - Forbes Video of Chael Sonnen drubbing Tito Ortiz in college wrestling match [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. The bout ended with Ortiz submitting Sonnen via a rear-naked choke in the first round. [113], Sonnen ran as the Republican candidate for the 37th district of the Oregon House of Representatives in 2010. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. [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. #Bellator170 results: Tito Ortiz def. The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. The former UFC champion said many times leading up to the bout that this would be his final fight. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. 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[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. 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I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz Expects Biggest Career Payday, Ratings Record Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. At UFC 98 in May 2009, Sonnen defeated Dan Miller via unanimous decision. 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. Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. 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. Chael Sonnen Stats, News, Bio | ESPN UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. There was plenty more action outside the main event. 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). "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm going to let my son lay these gloves down," Ortiz said. 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! And he was right. He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. 'Rampage' vs. 'King Mo' rematch set for March 31, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. The bout was Sonnen's debut in the promotion and, unfortunately for him, was his first defeat, succumbing to a first round rear . Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. - [46] He said he believed this advice about disclosure also applied to the forms of other state athletic commissions. In 2006, as the agent for a home sale, he told the title company to pay a plumbing company owned by Sonnen's mother for repairs, though he knew they would not be carried out. 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. Record: Tito Ortiz 18-12-1 Chael Sonnen 29-14-1. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. 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. In one of the best knockouts of his career, Daley put Ward out with a flying knee at 2:27 of the first round. 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 . Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co/hus8bVz54Y. Now, it's doubtful the denouement of Sonnen's career will feature a late run at the title. In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. In 1996, Sonnen began training in boxing, with the hope of competing in the UFC upon graduating from high school. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. That's a nice fight, but give me Michael "Venom" Page as Daley's next opponent instead. [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. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. Tito Ortiz Wants To Give Chael Sonnen 'Another Chance' To Come Back Out