[15], Sonnen was born in either Milwaukie, Oregon,[16] or West Linn, Oregon[5] (sources differ), and began wrestling at the age of nine. A veteran of The Ultimate Fighter and six UFC contests, Casey's career pattern is pretty discernible by now. At UFC 60, he fought Jeremy Horn for the third time and submitted to an armbar. Reach: 73" STANCE: Southpaw DOB: Apr 03, 1977 Career statistics: . I wasn't able to win that match but it led to better things. [17] He attended West Linn High School, where he was a state runner-up. "Rory MacDonald is coming from the UFC. (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 . Return to light heavyweight and second retirement. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. [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]. 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. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. In the co-main event, you had a cracker of a slugfest between honey badger welterweights Paul Daley and Brennan Ward. From there, he got Sonnen's back and then locked on the fateful choke. Sonnen sold Mean Streets Pizza in 2014 to new management and it was renamed Island Sam's Pizza. The win avenges a loss Ortiz suffered to Sonnen in 1998, when the two met on the collegiate wrestling mats. Chael Sonnen To Bellator: Top 5 Money Fights The Former UFC - Forbes [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. [113], Sonnen ran as the Republican candidate for the 37th district of the Oregon House of Representatives in 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. With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship. He also said, "I love hearing him scream. I was heartbroken. [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. Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen in the first round of the main event of Bellator 170. Bellator 170 - Sonnen vs. Ortiz [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. Shortly after, he was released from the UFC. I believe I would watch that. What is Chael Sonnen's UFC record? - Sportskeeda On March 30, 2022, Sonnen's charges were reduced to six misdemeanors [162][163] and the trial is set to begin on April 5, 2023, after Sonnen rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors on four misdemeanor battery charges.[164]. "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn. [152] On January 3, 2011, he pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with mortgage fraud. [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. If it wasn't, it was pretty close. Jamar Ocampo by TKO, 3:48, Rd. There was an easy case for a 10-8 score in that round. Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Full Fight - YouTube UFC's greatest rivalries: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz had it all. Five Rounds: How will Chael Sonnen be remembered? He then avenged his first loss, by winning a unanimous decision over Trevor Prangley at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. He gassed badly. BEST MMA Rivalries: Sonnen vs. Ortiz | Bellator MMA - YouTube 1 Hisaki Kato def. (0:53). Tito Ortiz def. He retired previously in 2012, after losing six of his last seven fights in the UFC, but returned to competition in 2014. Ex-Middleweight Champ Anderson Silva to Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame . [32] Sonnen had trash talked to hype the fight, stating he was going to retire Silva. 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 . Then, jiu-jitsu palace court member Ralek Gracie made his Bellator debut against knockout artist Hisaki Kato in a classic striker-grappler matchup. Ward wheeled back, giving Daley the space he needed to launch the flying knee. [109], On November 11, 2014, ESPN announced it had hired Sonnen as an MMA analyst. [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. #Bellator170Subscribe for more Bellator MMA content! Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on Spike, the MMA television leader. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. Tristen Critchfield. History will record that Hisaki Kato defeated Ralek Gracie by unanimous decision Saturday night. Sonnen was chewed up. After leaving Bodog, Sonnen defeated future Ultimate Fighter member Kyacey Uscola at SuperFight 20: Homecoming. UFC Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz fought the final fight of his career at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 . The 41-year-old went for a takedown almost immediately but found himself in a headlock from Sonnen. 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While appearing on The Adam Carolla Show, Ortiz stated that he will be fighting Sonnen for the second time in February of 2023. 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. Chael Sonnen defeats Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision at - ESPN 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. ", "I didn't get brought to Bellator to fight Tito Ortiz," Sonnen said, per Bohn, I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz. When Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz face off at Bellator 170, it won't be their first time meeting in athletic competition.. 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. In 1996, Sonnen began training in boxing, with the hope of competing in the UFC upon graduating from high school. At UFC 117 on August 7, 2010, Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship. "[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. He debuted on November 14, previewing UFC 180. Kevin Casey sure is a big draw on MMA cards. This was the 39-year-old's first appearance in the cage since November 2013, when he lost to Rashad Evans in the UFC. [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. Ortiz worked his grip into a rear-naked choke and forced the tapout from Sonnen to end his career on a high note. Tito Ortiz says Chael Sonnen rematch set for Feb. 2023: 'I'll be In open space, Daley appeared to have an advantage, which prompted Ward to turn to his wrestling early. [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. [99] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. 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 . 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. 4Y; Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. Chael Sonnen had little trouble taking down Wanderlei Silva in . Tito Ortiz vs Chael Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference - Bellator 170Tito Ortiz defeats Chael Sonnen by rear-naked choke Retirement speech. Video: Watch Chael Sonnen beat Tito Ortiz in 44 seconds - MMA Junkie 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. Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, claimed Sonnen only yelled "No" after the referee stopped the fight. - Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. 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. 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. Gabriel Green by KO, 0:36, Rd. As Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com noted, this isn't the first time Sonnen's submission defense has been suspect. Ortiz certainly got his payback, but he also got to walk away from the sport on his terms. When the door opened, Sonnen allegedly got into a physical altercation with multiple people, prompting hotel guests to call 911. [83] The bout with Rua eventually took place on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. I think Meryl Streep was right after all. There was plenty more action outside the main event. Let's just try to have fun for once, OK? Moments later, however, Sonnen aggressively attempted another guillotine, which resulted in him forfeiting top position and moving back to the bottom. On April 4, 2019, it was announced that Sonnen would face Lyoto Machida on June 14, 2019, at Bellator 222 in Bellator's return to Madison Square Garden. Now this is my repayment for that hard work. "We've spent a lot of time together.". Getty Chael Sonnen. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. This was Sonnen's first fight in more than three years. [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. Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen Results: Bellator 170 Winner, Scorecard and "I got brought to Bellator to replace Tito Ortiz.". Midnight Mania! Chael Sonnen demands Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du [26] Sonnen and Filho eventually met again on November 5, 2008. [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. "The American Gangster" retired from mixed . 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. He never had me [in trouble]. [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. [52] Sonnen appeared before the CSAC on May 18, 2011, requesting the suspension be lifted. One cageside judge scored it a 108 round as Silva was credited with zero strikes. As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. Ortiz Turns Into Mush Face, Passes Out After Failing 9G Centrifuge Check out Tito Ortiz . Christian Gonzalez by TKO, 3:55, Rd. Sometimes a fight just means so much to someone they just find a way to win. Witnesses reported seeing Sonnen loudly banging on a hotel room door at around 7:00 PM PST. [45] Sonnen's physician, Dr. Mark Czarnecki, was present at the hearing and attested to these claims. Brennan Ward by KO, 2:27, Rd. Sonnen faced Quinton Jackson for the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament on January 20, 2018, at Bellator 192. Ward converted a couple of takedowns early but wasn't able to keep Daley down. The 39-year-old was fighting for the first time since 2013, due to a two-year drug suspension and retirement. May retirement treat him well. Bellator 170 Results: The Real Winners and Losers from Sonnen vs. Ortiz DeMarcus Brown by unanimous decision, Chinzo Machida def. Thumbs up, [the choke] was never tight.". Odds: Tito Ortiz +175 Chael Sonnen -190. 2. [28] He took the fight on 22 days' notice, and lost 36 pounds (16kg) in order to compete. It allowed Berry to sneak back in and take the draw despite Casey's dominant beginning. Following the dissolution of WEC's middleweight division, Sonnen returned to the UFC. "He's not super strong, so I knew I could find those positions. [61] The fight was considered by many analysts and several major media outlets as the most highly anticipated bout in UFC history. 1, Jack May def. [108] Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview. Scott Harris writes about MMA for Bleacher Report. [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. After the win, the British veteran called for a fight against former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald. [23], A rematch was scheduled for March 26, 2008, but was cancelled after Filho entered a drug rehabilitation program. [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. Sonnen has appeared in the following films: In 2017, he appeared on The New Celebrity Apprentice, the 8th season of reality game show The Celebrity Apprentice. 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. Won the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Tournament and the Dangerzone Light Heavyweight Championship. Heres everything you need to know about their feud. [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. Heavyweight debut. [91][92] However, Sonnen subsequently failed his random drug test and was removed from the bout. 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." 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. - In May 2006, Sonnen debuted for Bodog Fight, defeating Tim Credeur via TKO. He was a late replacement for Yushin Okami, who tore ligament while training. All rights reserved. Legend Tito Ortiz and MMA superstar Chael Sonnen recall their college wrestling match. Before exiting the cage, Ortiz had his son, Jacob, symbolically place his gloves in the center of it. [29], In his next fight, at UFC 104, Sonnen outwrestled Okami for a unanimous decision victory.[30][31].
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