Witnesses reported seeing Sonnen loudly banging on a hotel room door at around 7:00 PM PST. 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. 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! Tito Ortiz: Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz Jan / 21 / 2017: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) . With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. 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. [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. If he really wants to keep doing it, even in this fairly novelty-laden capacity, he may need to make some substantial adjustments. The gesture is similar to when amateur wrestlers leave their shoes on the mat after their final match. History will record that Hisaki Kato defeated Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Saturday night. His second promotional fight was a rescheduled match up against Wanderlei Silva on June 24, 2017, in the main event at Bellator NYC. Casey came out strong and dominated Berry, particularly on the ground, which is Casey's wheelhouse. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. 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. 1, Hisaki Kato def. 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. [159] On January 27, 2022, all charges against Sonnen were dropped without prejudice. In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. I was heartbroken. [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. A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter and six UFC contests, Casey's career pattern is pretty discernible by now. [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. Ortiz Turns Into Mush Face, Passes Out After Failing 9G Centrifuge Check out Tito Ortiz . 2. 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. 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. [36][37] At 3:10 into the final round, Silva caught Sonnen in a triangle armbar and made him tap out. Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, claimed Sonnen only yelled "No" after the referee stopped the fight. 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 . Heres everything you need to know about their feud. 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 . [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Chael Sonnen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:03 of R1 https://t.co . It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. 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. Be the first one to comment on this story. 4Y; A three-time title challenger in the UFC, Sonnen made a surprise signing with Bellator last year after serving his suspension. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". Meanwhile, Ortiz made a comeback in boxing in 2021 against Anderson Silva but was knocked out in the first round. Kizer and Dana White (who was watching ringside) both agreed with the call. Chael Sonnen Record: 29-15-1 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lbs. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are two of the UFC's most legendary stars. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. January 31, 2017, 2:02 PM. By Zane Simon @TheZaneSimon Dec 24, 2016, 6 . Now this is my repayment for that hard work. From there, it didn't take long for Sonnen to give up his back, and the end was nigh. [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. These are the real winners and losers from Bellator 170 in Inglewood, California. It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). 1 Hisaki Kato def. 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. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. [110] On July 24, Sonnen was revealed as part of the announce team for GFW's Amped program. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. Instead I strapped my shoes on and ran stairs and worked harder. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. [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]. In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. The win for Ortiz isn't just the end of an era for him, but vindication that's been a long time coming. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . He also said, "I love hearing him scream. Kizer called this a "strange story" and a "ridiculous explanation"[51] Kizer acknowledged speaking with Sonnen's manager (Matt Lindland) about TRT, but said the conversation concerned only the procedure itself, not the application of any particular fighter. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen: How many times did the two fight. 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. That June, he dropped out of the race, referring to a 2006 legal issue involving real estate. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [157] The case was settled out of court and did not go to trial. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. [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. Instead, he simply gave Ortiz a proper sendoff. 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. Tito Ortiz def. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. Please logout and login again. Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. 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 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. [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. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). In late 2003, he was submitted by future Ultimate Fighter winner and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin with a triangle choke submission. . Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. 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. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. Both she and Chael's wife, Brittany, had contracted listeria. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . JAN 25, 2017. Beginning his MMA career in 1997, Sonnen competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he became a top contender in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and challenged for both the UFC Light Heavyweight and UFC Middleweight Championships. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. Ah, that's my little joke. Chael Sonnen had little trouble taking down Wanderlei Silva in . An emotional Ortiz wasted little time exacting his revenge against Sonnen. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001,[20] with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. 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. [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. Ortiz (29-14-1 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) did his best to whip himself into a froth at the press conference for Saturday's Spike-televised event at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., giving Sonnen (18-12-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) plenty of ammunition to heckle him . The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. The pair only fought once during their long and illustrious MMA careers. It was the ninth submission loss of Sonnen's pro career. - 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. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. There was plenty more action outside the main event. See All. 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." When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. Watch Sonnen and Ortiz debate it out before their fight: Tito Ortiz is a former UFC light heavyweight champion, having held the title from April 2000 to September 2003. An average man has a T/E ratio of 1:1, and testing bodies may allow a ratio as high as 4:1 for athletes undergoing TRT treatment. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! 1, Jack May def. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. It got so bad that at one point referee Jason Herzog warned them both for timidity. 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. [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. [69] Sonnen originally accepted a fight with Jon Jones for the title at UFC 151, after Jones's original challenger Dan Henderson was injured, but Jones declined. Kevin Casey sure is a big draw on MMA cards. 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. Sonnen explained "My manager and you talked about therapeutic exemptions, and therefore, I just used the wrong word. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. 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 . Ortiz calmly moved into Sonnen's half-guard and cleared his head from the choke, which he later said was never tight. LOS ANGELES - Chael Sonnen brought his best material to heckle Tito Ortiz in advance of Bellator 170. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen weigh in for Bellator 170. . Fireworks were expected in a welterweight bout between Paul Daley (39-14-2) and Brennan Ward (14-5). [53], Sonnen's abbreviated CSAC suspension expired on March 2, 2011. [151] After the mortgage company agreed to the loan, the plumbing company was paid $69,000 and, at Sonnen's direction, paid the home buyer $65,000. Sonnen started his mixed martial arts career in 1997 at the age of 19, by defeating Ben Hailey in Vancouver, Washington. The hold wasn't under Sonnen's chin but he tapped. After the win, the British veteran called for a fight against former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald. 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. A largely actionless stalemate, the fight had Gracie showing every bit of the rust he accumulated in nearly seven years of MMA inactivity. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. ET. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. Latest on Chael Sonnen including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . 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. [97], On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Sonnen had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.[98]. Tristen Critchfield. Ortiz fought for the strap in what is now his penultimate fight against Liam McGeary. [83] The bout with Rua eventually took place on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. [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. Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. [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. [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. "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. 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. Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. Sonnen faced Quinton Jackson for the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at Bellator 192. Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be watched here. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. 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. [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. [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. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. 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. [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. [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. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Tito! Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). Chael Sonnen at 42: 'I'm going to keep going until I fulfill my promise'. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. [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. 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. [18], Sonnen is married to Brittany; their wedding was in July 2013. It's probably not possible for a knee to land any flusher on an opponent's jaw. Sonnen announced his retirement post-bout. Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz: Latest News. [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). 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 MMA history. 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. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. The two men wrestled in college, meeting in a match in Oregon on Jan. 23, 1998. It was all over in just under two-and-a-half minutes. [44] The hearing was held on December 2, 2010. 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. He stayed well clear of any real engagement and stalled quite a bit. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. 2, Kevin Casey vs. Keith Berry ruled majority draw, Alex Soto def. "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm going to let my son lay these gloves down," Ortiz said. 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. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. Getty Chael Sonnen. [108] Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries.". 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. History / Introduction to both fighters. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. That should actually be Bellator's slogan. INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Tito Ortiz capped off a nearly 20-year professional fighting career in style Saturday. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. "This is the last time I'll be fighting.". [61] The fight was considered by many analysts and several major media outlets as the most highly anticipated bout in UFC history. Chael Patrick Sonnen[4] (/tel snn/; born April 3, 1977)[5] is an American submission grappling promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, and retired mixed martial artist. During an appearance on The MMA Hour in 2017, Chael Sonnen spoke to host Ariel Helwani about his Bellator 170 bout with Tito Ortiz. "I knew if I shot on Chael, he wouldn't be super strong," Ortiz said in the cage after the fight. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! He gassed badly. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Def. Tito!" Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - [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. 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'The American Gangster' was unsuccessful on all of those occasions. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. That's how boring and bad it was. Chael Sonnen is widely regarded as one of the greatest UFC stars to have never won a UFC title. . Ward converted a couple of takedowns early but wasn't able to keep Daley down. The duo headlined the Bellator 170 fight card in Inglewood, California in January 2017. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. He next defeated future ICON Sport Middleweight Champion and Strikeforce Middleweight contender Jason "Mayhem" Miller. 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). You know what? http://bit.ly/Sub. Check out the MMA Forums to . Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. 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. 3, Jalin Turner def. [102] In his post-fight speech, he called for a bout with heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, who had lost earlier on the card.[103].