It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. Tampa Bay Rays' Record-Setting Win, Home Run Streaks Were Impressive While They Lasted. Chael Sonnen Hits Back at MMA Rival Tito Ortiz on Twitter - Heavy.com [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. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Ward wheeled back, giving Daley the space he needed to launch the flying knee. Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). [62][63], The fight looked to be similar to the first, as Sonnen immediately took down Silva and dominated him with wrestling and ground and pound strikes. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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. 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! The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. 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]. 1, Paul Daley def. [150], Sonnen is a licensed realtor in Oregon. 2. "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm going to let my son lay these gloves down," Ortiz said. 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. [90] Silva was ultimately pulled from the fight entirely after he failed to submit an application to fight in the state of Nevada, as well as his refusal to undergo a random drug test and was replaced by Vitor Belfort. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. The gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. Chael Sonnen by submission (rear-naked choke), 2:03, Rd. 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." 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. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. 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. 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. Midnight Mania! Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. The 28-year-old was alert and responsive, and was taken to a local medical center for evaluation, per Bellator. Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen - YouTube 1, Hisaki Kato def. His Bellator debut didn't change that. Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in the first round of the main event of Bellator 170. Forty-seven-year-old UFC legend Tito Ortiz will rematch bitter rival Chael Sonnen, 45, six years after their first meeting. Chael Sonnen Challenged to Rematch By UFC Rival Tito Ortiz - Heavy.com The duo headlined the Bellator 170 fight card in Inglewood, California in January 2017. [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. Be the first one to comment on this story. The fight marks the end of Ortiz's career. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Video of Chael Sonnen drubbing Tito Ortiz in college wrestling match "I'm looking at everybody: marquee names and champions," Daley said. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. [161] Sonnen initially faced five misdemeanor battery charges by five different people but the charges were dismissed at court. Ah, that's my little joke. 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. Sonnen lost via a controversial submission at 4:55 of the second round. Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic light heavyweight bout. What it may not record as clearly is that this was one of the worst fights in recent memory. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Toe to Toe Preview - A "The People's Champion" walked out the sport with his hand raised high with one final . Once Ortiz was on top, the fight was all his. [68] But the rematch with Griffin was scrapped after Sonnen was named as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter 17 against Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! Tito Ortiz Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - YouTube Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz Trash Talk | Bellator 170 Press - YouTube As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". 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. Youve got a fight coming up in, like, 3 weeks & youre STILL talkin about ME??? During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. [41] His scheduled rematch with Silva was subsequently cancelled.[42][43]. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. Heavyweight debut. After the win, the British veteran called for a fight against former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald. "[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. Tito Ortiz capped off a storied career with a first-round rear-naked choke over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). 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. 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. He never had me [in trouble]. For more, follow Scott on Twitter. Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz - Sherdog Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Before exiting the cage, Ortiz had his son, Jacob, symbolically place his gloves in the center of it. 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. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. May retirement treat him well. 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. A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. Check out the MMA Forums to . The twilight of Ortiz's career may have lasted a few years too long, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that he was a pioneer of the sport and a UFC Hall of Famer. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz Expects Biggest Career Payday, Ratings Record [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. (0:53). 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[159] On January 27, 2022, all charges against Sonnen were dropped without prejudice. - Sonnen has also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA. There was plenty more action outside the main event. The bout was Sonnen's debut in the promotion and, unfortunately for him, was his first defeat, succumbing to a first round rear . Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame . [64] Wary of getting too close so that Gracie could drag him to the mat, Kato threw only sporadically and only to stay as minimally busy as he could. He gassed badly. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. He began his professional career in 1997. Ortiz fought for the strap in what is now his penultimate fight against Liam McGeary. [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. The two did not disappoint. Sonnen has a 2-3 record in Bellator, losing against Lyoto Machida, Fedor Emelianenko and Tito Ortiz after joining the MMA company in 2017. [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023. Sonnen faced Fedor Emelianenko next in the semifinals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament on October 13, 2018, at Bellator 208. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Full Fight - YouTube Was this the biggest card in Bellator history? Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. David: After a brief run of success, beating Alexander Shlemenko . "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. Tito Ortiz def. 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 . Meanwhile, Ortiz made a comeback in boxing in 2021 against Anderson Silva but was knocked out in the first round.
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