chael sonnen vs tito ortiz record

He began his professional career in 1997. He won his first six fights, before losing to Trevor Prangley. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31]. In my house, we understand, if you want to be heard, you gotta make a little noise. When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. Meanwhile, Sonnen has challenged for the UFC championship on three occasions. [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. Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in the first round of the main event of Bellator 170. 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 . Both Ortiz and Sonnen are currently retired. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. 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. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. 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. 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. He stayed well clear of any real engagement and stalled quite a bit. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. 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. 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 . Ward was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the cage. 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. 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. Chael Sonnen Record: 29-15-1 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lbs. May retirement treat him well. [21], A lifelong fan, Sonnen had an interest in pursuing a career in professional wrestling, and he attended a try out for World Championship Wrestling at the WCW Power Plant in the summer of 1998.[22]. Sonnen appealed the CSAC's decision. It continued that way on the ground as well. Heavyweight debut. 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. [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. However, the American Gangster couldn't turn that headlock into a guillotine choke, and Ortiz was able to turn the position into full mount. Check out the MMA Forums to . Now this is my repayment for that hard work. 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. Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . Afterward, Ortiz formally retired, laying his gloves in the center of the cage. 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 . Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis bout be canceled: 'It's not too late!' . Ralek Gracie by 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. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. In December 2007, Sonnen fought Paulo Filho for the WEC Middleweight Championship. [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. He believed that a rubber match was required to settle their fued. [86] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Shortly after, he was released from the UFC. A largely actionless stalemate, the fight had Gracie showing every bit of the rust he accumulated in nearly seven years of MMA inactivity. ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. 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. The finishing blow came just moments after Daley wobbled Ward with a spinning back elbow out of the clinch. Tito Ortiz talks potential fight with Logan Paul. For Sonnen (28-15-1), it was a rough way to start what he has dubbed a "Legends A-- Whipping Tour" in Bellator MMA. "We've spent a lot of time together.". He also said, "I love hearing him scream. 1, Jack May def. Sherdog's live Bellator 170 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. After the win, the British veteran called for a fight against former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald. I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. Let's just try to have fun for once, OK? Avg. The bout was Sonnen's debut in the promotion and, unfortunately for him, was his first defeat, succumbing to a first round rear . 3, Jalin Turner def. 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[110] On July 24, Sonnen was revealed as part of the announce team for GFW's Amped program. [82] However, issues relating to obtaining a visa meant Sonnen was not able to get into Canada, and Rua ended up being pulled from the event altogether. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. Kato was well clear of most action too. From there, he got Sonnen's back and then locked on the fateful choke. 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. 1, Daniel Rodriguez 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. [156] Gamble filed a counter lawsuit seeking $400,000 in damages from Sonnen for defamation, wage reimbursement, and his ownership interest in the business. 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. He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. Please logout and login again. 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. [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. There was an easy case for a 10-8 score in that round. A bout between Sonnen and Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship took place on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159. Derek Anderson by unanimous decision, Guilherme Vasconcelos def. Now, it's doubtful the denouement of Sonnen's career will feature a late run at the title. Ward was out before he hit the ground. [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. [152] On January 3, 2011, he pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with mortgage fraud. What it may not record as clearly is that this was one of the worst fights in recent memory. [100] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3026, 3027, and 3027). 1 Paul Daley def. [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. 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. - Getty Chael Sonnen. UFC MMA 2021 California state property. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. 'Rampage' vs. 'King Mo' rematch set for March 31, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. [114], Sonnen is of German heritage,[143] and is a Catholic. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. 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. I could have quit after I got pinned by Chael. "Tonight, January 21, 2017, I'm going to let my son lay these gloves down," Ortiz said. He was a late replacement for Yushin Okami, who tore ligament while training. History will record that Hisaki Kato defeated Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Saturday night. If Rory MacDonald gets in this cage with me, he's getting knocked the f--- out. 4Y; Marc Raimondi; In an interview, Sonnen did his best to hype up interest but Jones gave him "silent treatment", refusing to make eye contact. Be the first one to comment on this story. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! Whenever you get knocked down, get back on that horse and go harder. Won the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship. He landed several elbows, before moving into full mount. . Website: http://bellator.spike.com/ Sonnen has also fought in World Extreme Cagefighting, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA. His striking, what there was of it, was wooden and defensive in nature. 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. 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. Getty Chael Sonnen. [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. He debuted on November 14, previewing UFC 180. "This retirement is well due," Ortiz said on a Bellator 170 conference call, perDave Doyleof MMA Fighting. Witnesses reported seeing Sonnen loudly banging on a hotel room door at around 7:00 PM PST. [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. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. This history goes back to 1998 when he pinned me on my birthday. #BELLATOR #TITOORTIZ #CHAELSONNENUpcoming events: https://www.bellato. For Daley, it is his 29th career knockout. Ortiz Turns Into Mush Face, Passes Out After Failing 9G Centrifuge Check out Tito Ortiz . Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz (AP Photo/David Becker) Ortiz, one of the last . As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. [64] 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. 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Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. Ortiz versus Sonnen 1 went down at Bellator 170 in Jan. 2017. Its the fighters who put it all on the line each day, leaving every ounce of themselves inside the cage. [15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. 'The American Gangster' was unsuccessful on all of those occasions. 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. Tito Ortiz def. [108] Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview. 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! "Twenty years of competition has pretty muchI'd still be fighting if it wasn't for my surgeries.". He is now 3-1 in the Bellator cage, with his only loss coming to current champion Douglas Lima via decision in July. [24][25] Sonnen instead faced undefeated contender Bryan Baker and dominated him for three rounds to win a unanimous decision (3026, 3025, and 3025). Sonnen faced Rashad Evans on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167. It's always been his Achilles' heel: Ninth time Chael Sonnen has lost via submission. [106] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. 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. JAN 25, 2017. Their unforgettable rivalry was the source of endless trash talk culminating in an epic light heavyweight bout. [38] The fight earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors, and was considered to be the best fight of the year by many critics. Chael Patrick Sonnen (/ t e l s n n /; born April 3, 1977) is an American submission grappling promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, and retired mixed martial artist.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 . MMA Fighting tweeted out the official result and time of the finish: #Bellator170 results: Tito Ortiz def. [150], Sonnen is a licensed realtor in Oregon. Who cares that the combined age in the main event was 81 years? [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. 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 and Chael Sonnen weigh in for Bellator 170. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. 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. 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. I was heartbroken. [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. Ortiz fought for the strap in what is now his penultimate fight against Liam McGeary. [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. 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. 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. 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. 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. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? [40] He was fined $2,500 and suspended for one year (until September 2, 2011) by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). As in 'my manager' instead of 'I'". UFC Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 . [53], Sonnen's abbreviated CSAC suspension expired on March 2, 2011. 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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. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". [155] In February 2013 Sonnen sued his business partner for embezzlement and unpaid rent. The two men wrestled in college, meeting in a match in Oregon on Jan. 23, 1998. [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. He used the submission attempt to sweep Ortiz and move into top position. If this truly is Ortiz's final appearance in the cage, it ends a career that should be remembered as legendary. [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. [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. Given the result, this may have been the end for two longtime names in the sport. 0:00 Intro1:55 B170 Press Conference6:28 Weigh-Ins7:20 Fight Night11:29 Post-fight resultsUpcoming events: https://www.bellator.com/eventDOWNLOAD THE NEW BELLATOR MMA APP! [107] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023. Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. In the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz traded blows inside and outside the cage. 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. [94], Subsequent to his retirement, it was revealed on June 28, 2014, by the NSAC that Sonnen had failed a second random drug testthe third failed drug test throughout his MMA careerdue to the presence of human growth hormone (HGH), recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), anastrozole, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). [47] Based on his testimony, the CSAC voted to recharacterize Sonnen's transgression as a failure to properly disclose a medical treatment, and correspondingly reduced his suspension from twelve months to six, ending March 2, 2011. The 205-pound bout headlined Bellator 170 inside The Forum. [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. The fight was later awarded 'Fight of the Year' by World MMA Awards. [91][92] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Dana White Addresses Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Fixed Fight Claims. Ortiz worked his grip into a rear-naked choke and forced the tapout from Sonnen to end his career on a high note. Sonnen started his mixed martial arts career in 1997 at the age of 19, by defeating Ben Hailey in Vancouver, Washington. [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.

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