Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? Chael Sonnen Record: 29-15-1 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lbs. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. In a later interview, Sonnen stated it was the choke, not the armbar, that made him submit. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. Def. Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. 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. Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims "The People's Champion" walked out the sport with his hand raised high with one final . 4Y; Marc Raimondi; Tito Ortiz claims he'll rematch Chael Sonnen in February 2023 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! I'm standing up. He also said, "I love hearing him scream. [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. . Sonnen pinned Ortiz in the match, which took place on Ortiz's birthday. After agreeing to testify against others involved in the investigation,[153] Sonnen was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two years' probation. "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries. Filho appeared distracted through out the bout, and Sonnen took advantage winning all three rounds to win the fight via unanimous decision. "This fight was difficult for me because I genuinely like the guy," Daley said. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. That's a nice fight, but give me Michael "Venom" Page as Daley's next opponent instead. [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. John Mercurio by TKO, 0:41, Rd. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. [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. It got so bad that at one point referee Jason Herzog warned them both for timidity. Tito Ortiz Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - YouTube Tito Ortiz def. Tito Ortiz Wants To Give Chael Sonnen 'Another Chance' To Come Back Out Fireworks were expected in a welterweight bout between Paul Daley (39-14-2) and Brennan Ward (14-5). It was a far better performance for Sonnen than his last time out, when he suffered a submission loss to Tito Ortiz at Bellator 170. [109], On November 11, 2014, ESPN announced it had hired Sonnen as an MMA analyst. [41] His scheduled rematch with Silva was subsequently cancelled.[42][43]. He gassed badly. 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. 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. Bellator 170: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen - YouTube 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. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, per, of MMA Fighting. http://bit.ly/Sub. Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. JAN 25, 2017. According to Kizer, Sonnen initially deflected his questions but, when pressed further, admitted no conversation between Kizer and himself had occurred. Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen weigh in for Bellator 170. Prior to the fight, Filho weighed in almost seven pounds over the 185-pound limit, so the bout was ruled a non-title match. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sonnen was chewed up. Join both Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnet as they discuss their heated rivalry at BELLATOR! He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. Ortiz even helped him out with some material. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. Just another strange notch in a strange career for Casey, whose record now sits at 9-5-2 (2). This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. Apr 26, 2023, 12:52pm EDT. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? [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. Check out the MMA Forums to . Was this the biggest card in Bellator history? The bout ended with Ortiz submitting Sonnen via a rear-naked choke in the first round. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Sonnen, who spent most of his career at middleweight, did not look to be in as good of a shape as Ortiz. Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. Sonnen has a 2-3 record in Bellator, losing against Lyoto Machida, Fedor Emelianenko and Tito Ortiz after joining the MMA company in 2017. Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. 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. Ortiz versus Sonnen 1 went down at Bellator 170 in Jan. 2017. At UFC 98 in May 2009, Sonnen defeated Dan Miller via unanimous decision. [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. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Ortiz certainly got his payback, but he also got to walk away from the sport on his terms. "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm going to let my son lay these gloves down," Ortiz said. Ah, that's my little joke. Won the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! In the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! "[146] In 2016, Chael's newborn daughter, died. [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. [97], On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Sonnen had signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.[98]. 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Heres everything you need to know about their feud. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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If he really wants to keep doing it, even in this fairly novelty-laden capacity, he may need to make some substantial adjustments. I was heartbroken. 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. That should actually be Bellator's slogan. [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. Kato was well clear of most action too. 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." [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. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. There was plenty more action outside the main event. In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. Sonnen faced Fedor Emelianenko next in the semifinals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament on October 13, 2018, at Bellator 208. 3, Jalin Turner def. Sonnen has also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. 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. What is Chael Sonnen's Bellator record?
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