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. These are the real winners and losers from Bellator 170 in Inglewood, California. Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen After Chael Sonnen, left, controlled most of their fight at UFC 117 in 2010, Anderson Silva executed a triangle choke to pull out the victory and retain his UFC . 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. Youve got a fight coming up in, like, 3 weeks & youre STILL talkin about ME??? [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. There was an easy case for a 10-8 score in that round. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. [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. He also said, "I love hearing him scream. At Oregon, Sonnen earned All-American honors, was a two-time PAC-10 runner-up, was a silver medalist at the 2000 Greco-Roman World University Championships, and was a two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International Greco-Roman winner. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. Ortiz fought for the strap in what is now his penultimate fight against Liam McGeary. If Rory MacDonald gets in this cage with me, he's getting knocked the f--- out. [102] In his post-fight speech, he called for a bout with heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who had lost earlier on the card.[103]. Def. The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. [155] In February 2013 Sonnen sued his business partner for embezzlement and unpaid rent. [41] His scheduled rematch with Silva was subsequently cancelled.[42][43]. 4Y; Getty Chael Sonnen. Record: Tito Ortiz 18-12-1 Chael Sonnen 29-14-1. [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. Meanwhile, Ortiz made a comeback in boxing in 2021 against Anderson Silva but was knocked out in the first round. The 28-year-old was alert and responsive, and was taken to a local medical center for evaluation, per Bellator. After Filho lost, he announced he would ship Sonnen the championship belt.[27]. If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. He testified he had been diagnosed with hypogonadism in 2008 and was undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), self-injecting synthetic testosterone two times a week. Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in the first round of the main event of Bellator 170. The bout ended with Ortiz submitting Sonnen via a rear-naked choke in the first round. Brennan Ward is unconscious after Paul Daley's knockout. 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. People get upset when their baby cries, man, I've waited a long time to hear that cry, I've got no problem with it. ", Ortiz submits Sonnen in final career fight (0:53), Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Sources: Dos Anjos-Luque to top UFC Fight Night, Sources: Injured Hermansson out of Allen fight, Masvidal keeps door open for return to cage, Adesanya: Title-winning KO made with torn MCL, Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Loughnane, Wilkinson headline PFL second round, Johnson's next ONE bout may be his last in MMA, UFC 288: Why Burns and Muhammad are taking the biggest fight of their careers on short notice, MMA divisional rankings: Sergei Pavlovich moves within striking distance of the top. (Image via Bellator PR) Sonnen's fight purses have been more modest throughout his MMA career, though the fighter said he was at one time . [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. In one of the best knockouts of his career, Daley put Ward out with a flying knee at 2:27 of the first round. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - 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. [158], In December 2021, Sonnen was charged with five counts of misdemeanor battery after an alleged altercation at a Luxor Hotel and Casino hotel in Las Vegas. Once Ortiz was on top, the fight was all his. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. 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. [104] He won the fight via unanimous decision,[105] securing a takedown in each round to establish the win. [95], On June 30, 2014, UFC and Fox Sports announced they had terminated Sonnen's contract as a UFC analyst due to his multiple failed drug tests. UFC MMA 2021 California state property. [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. . [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. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. 2. "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. He debuted on November 14, previewing UFC 180. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. 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. LOS ANGELES - Chael Sonnen brought his best material to heckle Tito Ortiz in advance of Bellator 170. He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. [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. John Mercurio by TKO, 0:41, Rd. Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. - "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. History will record that Hisaki Kato defeated Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Saturday night. "We've spent a lot of time together.". Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. Ah, that's my little joke. 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. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . Won the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship. 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. [33][34][35] Sonnen put on a dominant performance, stunning Silva early with his boxing, and then dominating the fight with his wrestling, heading into the fifth round, Sonnen was ahead on the judges' scorecards (4034, 4036, and 4035). Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. In 1996, Sonnen began training in boxing, with the hope of competing in the UFC upon graduating from high school. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries.". Kizer and Dana White (who was watching ringside) both agreed with the call. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? Their rivalry dates . [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. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [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. In the final bout of his 20-year career, former UFC champion Tito Ortiz made quick work of Chael Sonnen via first-round submission at Bellator 170 on Saturday. 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 . Five Rounds: How will Chael Sonnen be remembered? Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. [110] On July 24, Sonnen was revealed as part of the announce team for GFW's Amped program. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co . Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. Sonnen started his mixed martial arts career in 1997 at the age of 19, by defeating Ben Hailey in Vancouver, Washington. Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. He faced Anderson Silva twice for the middleweight belt and Jon Jones once for the light heavyweight title. MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: #Bellator170 results: Tito Ortiz def. Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. Heavyweight debut. At UFC 98 in May 2009, Sonnen defeated Dan Miller via unanimous decision. [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. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Sonnen was chewed up. [91][92] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout. Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? Sonnen lost via a controversial submission at 4:55 of the second round. [65][66] However, Sonnen would be unable to score a takedown in the second round, and attempted a spinning backfist that missed, causing him to lose his balance, with Silva connecting with a knee to the body and finishing Sonnen with punches, losing the fight by TKO in the second round.[67]. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic light heavyweight bout. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. Return to Light Heavyweight. Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. Tito!" Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz (AP Photo/David Becker) Ortiz, one of the last . Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Please logout and login again. [159] On January 27, 2022, all charges against Sonnen were dropped without prejudice. In the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. 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Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! [58] Sonnen was awarded the unanimous decision (3027, 2928, and 2928) victory after three rounds. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. Ortiz (19-12-1) had promised Saturday would be the final fight of his career, and the quick victory did not change his mind. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . 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. Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023. [147][148], On May 5, 2013, Sonnen announced he would like to buy WWE (then valued at roughly $700 million)[149] after he retires. It continued that way on the ground as well. It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. [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. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. 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. Sonnen announced his retirement post-bout. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. 1 Hisaki Kato def. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Your login session has expired. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Sonnen was quick to respond to Ortiz on Twitter: According to 'The Bad Guy', both fighters had a win against each other, Ortiz in MMA and Sonnen from their college wrestling days. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. I believe I would watch that. 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. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. Tito landed an early takedown, and after an extended scramble and an ill-fated choke attempt from Sonnen, the larger Ortiz muscled his way to mount. 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. That June, he dropped out of the race, referring to a 2006 legal issue involving real estate. Ward was carried out on a stretcher as a precaution but gave a thumbs-up to the fans on his way out. What is Chael Sonnen's Bellator record? The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. It was the ninth submission loss of Sonnen's pro career. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. Jason Herzog was the real winner in this fight. I'm standing up. The 41-year-old went for a takedown almost immediately but found himself in a headlock from Sonnen. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. He began his professional career in 1997. [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. Chael Sonnen Forrest Griffin 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 1 IFC - Global Domination Sep. 06, 2003 SUB . JAN 25, 2017. Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame . Tristen Critchfield. The choke was not entirely under Sonnen's neck, but the pressure was hard enough that Sonnen tapped. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. Sonnen, who is undersized at light heavyweight, quickly gave up his back to avoid more shots and eventually tapped to the rear-naked. 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! 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. 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. Since hanging up his gloves, Chael Sonnen has comfortably transitioned to an MMA analyst and YouTube personality. [109], On November 11, 2014, ESPN announced it had hired Sonnen as an MMA analyst. Ortiz used the post-fight interview to officially announce his retirement: Ortiz: "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm gonna let my son lay down my gloves in the Bellator cage." Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. 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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. Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. [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. Though his representative insisted he was not joking, a WWE representative said it was not for sale, and suggested Sonnen purchase stock in the company instead. There was plenty more action outside the main event. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. 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. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal. 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. - For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout. He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. [157] The case was settled out of court and did not go to trial. Reveals Battles With Tourettes Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Elite Eight Rise to the Top of the PFL Standings, Olivier Aubin-Mercier Stumps Frustrated Shane Burgos in PFL 3 Headliner, 2023 PFL 3 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Cosmo Alexandre Expects Former Foe Sage Northcutt to Shine in One Championship, Jonathan Haggerty Claims Title via KO in ONE on Prime Video 9 Headliner, Demetrious Johnson Admits Its Definitely Possible Next Fight Could Be His Last, Superlek Kitmookao Routs Danial Williams in One on Prime Video 8 Main Event, One Championship Fighter Iuri Lapicus Dead at Age 27 after Motorcycle Crash, One on Prime Video 8 Loses Arjan Bhullar-Anatoliy Malykhin Headliner. Sonnen defeated The Huntington Beach Bad Boy in an amateur wrestling match in just 44 seconds, back in 1998, which provided some additional motivation in this fight, per Mike Bohn of Rolling Stone: This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. CHAEL SONNEN RELATED NEWS. However, Sonnen and Ortiz did face each other once during their college wrestling days. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. Gabriel Green by KO, 0:36, Rd. ET. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. In late 2003, he was submitted by future Ultimate Fighter winner and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin with a triangle choke submission. What it may not record as clearly is that this was one of the worst fights in recent memory. Chael Sonnen is widely regarded as one of the greatest UFC stars to have never won a UFC title. 3Y; Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. (0:53). 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 . "Tito! 1, Paul Daley def. ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. Sonnen did not tap out but screamed in pain, which the referee interpreted as a verbal submission. . You know what? MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: MMAFighting.com @MMAFighting. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are two of the UFC's most legendary stars. Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! [84] Sonnen won via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.[85]. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. He landed a couple of punches up close, as Daley used the cage to wall-walk back to his feet. 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. [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. Sonnen faced Fedor Emelianenko next in the semifinals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament on October 13, 2018, at Bellator 208. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. 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. 1 Paul Daley def. Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . 1, Hisaki Kato def. 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! Getty Chael Sonnen. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
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