Chael Sonnen News
Tito Ortiz & John McCarthy respond to Chael Sonnen's recent claim
bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2017
This week, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen revealed on his podcast that Tito Ortiz actually verbally tapped out in their Bellator 170 fight several weeks ago. He explained:
Chael Sonnen reveals Tito Ortiz tapped at Bellator 170
bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2017
Earlier this year, UFC veteran Chael Sonnen stepped into the Bellator MMA cage with UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz for a highly anticipated grudge match in the main event of Bellator 170. Ultimately, Ortiz picked up a 1st round submission win, catching Sonnen in a rear naked choke after Sonnen let go of a Japanese Necktie submission. Prior to that however, Sonnen had Ortiz caught in a guillotine, where he says that Ortiz verbally tapped out.
Chael Sonnen wanted to fight Fedor on hours' notice, Bellator was interested
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2017
Last night, Bellator MMA returned to San Jose, California with Bellator 172. Until yesterday afternoon, we expected this card to be headlined by a heavyweight scrap between UFC veteran Matt Mitrione and heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko. Unfortunately, disaster struck on Saturday afternoon, when Mitrione was forced out of the bout with kidney stones. In the wake of this shakeup, a Patricky Freire vs. Josh Thomson lightweight bout was elevated to the main event, and an opponent-less Fedor Emelianenko was removed from the card. Apparently, however, things very nearly turned out differently. According to a report from the ever-reliable Ariel Helwani, Bellator light heavyweight and cage-side commentator Chael Sonnen offered to step up to replace Mitrione on mere hours’ notice. Surprisingly enough, Bellator was apparently interested in pushing forward with this hastily arranged replacement fight, but unfortunately, they couldn’t make it happen in such a short time.
Chael Sonnen addresses Ortiz loss, fixed fight allegations
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2017
Last weekend, in the main event of Bellator 170, MMA superstar Chael Sonnen returned to the cage after a hiatus of three years. He did so against retiring UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz. Though Chael Sonnen unleashed plenty of trash talk in advance of this fight, assuring fans it was one that he’d always wanted and one he was determined to win, he ultimately came up short, as he was forced to tap to a first round rear-naked choke. In fact, Sonnen’s loss to Ortiz was so lopsided that many fans questioned the legitimacy of the fight, suggesting that it may have been a fix.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz says he had a WWE moment and nearly took ‘Big’ John McCarthy out
Russell Ess - January 25, 2017
https://youtu.be/lzGu5VrJN34 Tito Ortiz left his gloves in the cage following his first round submission over Chael Sonnen in the main event at Bellator 170 over the weekend.
Referee 'Big' John McCarthy says he had to hurt Tito Ortiz to get him to let go of submission on Chael Sonnen
Russell Ess - January 25, 2017
The main event of Bellator 170 had Chael Sonnen coming out of retirement to take on Tito Ortiz for “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s” last fight of his career. It was a fairytale ending for Ortiz, as the UFC Hall of Fame legend and pioneer of the sport finished Sonnen in the first round with a rear-naked choke submission that forced Sonnen to tap.
Chael Sonnen steps in on short notice for Hector Lombard at SUG 3
bjpenndotcom - January 24, 2017
SUG 3 just got a lot more interesting! Just days after dropping a first round submission loss to Tito Ortiz in the main event of Bellator 170, MMA veteran Chael Sonnen has now stepped in on short notice for Hector Lombard to grapple with Garry ‘The Lion’ Tonon on January 29th in a grappling match at Submission Underground 3.
CSAC addresses incident with Tito Ortiz holding his choke on Chael Sonnen
Russell Ess - January 24, 2017
When a fight gets personal, you can bet that emotions can sometimes get the best of these competitive athletes. In the main event of Bellator 170, Tito Ortiz had to be pried off from holding onto his rear-naked choke on Chael Sonnen by referee “Big” John McCarthy.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz talks about the text message Dana White sent following his retirement fight win
Russell Ess - January 23, 2017
https://youtu.be/9vYVsHSwigM MMA legend Tito Ortiz couldn’t have asked for a better outcome to his retirement fight on Saturday night.
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen discusses Ortiz loss, assures he'll be back
Tom Taylor - January 22, 2017
Last night, in the main event of Bellator 170, three-time UFC title challenger and beloved mouthpiece Chael Sonnen returned from a hiatus of more than three years to take on retiring UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz. Unfortunately for Sonnen and his throngs of fans, this comeback fight was a bit of a flop, as he was submitted by his veteran foe just 2:03 into the fight’s first round.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz taps Chael Sonnen in the first
Tom Taylor - January 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/MMA_Jim/status/823091042148880384 On Saturday evening, Bellator MMA returned to our screens with Bellator 170. Featuring plenty of jaw-dropping moments, this thrilling card was topped by a light heavyweight showdown between UFC Hall-of-Famer and MMA legend Tito Ortiz, and three-time UFC title challenger, “The Bad Guy” Chael Sonnen.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz submits Chael Sonnen, holds onto choke
bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2017
Tito Ortiz def Chael Sonnen via RNC #Bellator170 pic.twitter.com/eo96s90MnK — Fancy Combat (@FancyCombat) January 22, 2017
The 10 Best Chael Sonnen Quotes
Tom Taylor - January 20, 2017
On Saturday night, three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will return to the cage for the first time in more than three years. He will do so against retiring MMA legend Tito Ortiz in the main event of a stacked Bellator 170 card.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen rip at one another during Bellator 170 press conference
Russell Ess - January 20, 2017
https://youtu.be/exrCogOOuRs MMA legend Tito Ortiz is set to have his last fight on Saturday, January, 21 as he is set to take on former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170 at The Forum in California.
Chael Sonnen: I would have stopped Tito Ortiz from being champion
bjpenndotcom - January 20, 2017
This Saturday, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will step into the cage to fight former UFC champion Tito Ortiz in a highly anticipated Bellator MMA showdown. Ahead of the fight, Ortiz and Sonnen’s beef has been very publicized. In addition to their ongoing war of words leading up to their fight, Ortiz and Sonnen once met on the wrestling mat over a decade ago, where Sonnen defeated Ortiz.
Chael Sonnen gives heartbreaking details on loss of daughter
bjpenndotcom - January 19, 2017
Tragic news surfaced last year that fan favorite fighter Chael Sonnen and his wife Brittany had lost their newborn daughter, Blauna, as the result of a listeria infection. While details were initially scarce regarding the situation, the MMA community immediately began pouring out their support for Chael Sonnen, one of the most caring members of the MMA community.
VIDEO | Very emotional Chael Sonnen explains why beating Tito Ortiz is everything
Russell Ess - January 12, 2017
MMA legends Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are set to compete in the Octagon at Bellator 170 on January 21.
Chael Sonnen questions Ronda Rousey's training methods
bjpenndotcom - January 6, 2017
Leading up to the highly anticipated return of Ronda Rousey to close out 2016, many were questioning whether fight fans would see a different Rousey than they did in her UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm. While the expectations were that Rousey would return to the Octagon with improved striking, when she stepped into the Octagon with Amanda Nunes at UFC 207, it didn’t take long for Rousey to show fight fans that her striking game had not developed enough to compete with an elite level striker like Nunes. Just 48 seconds into the fight, referee Herb Dean was forced to stop the bout due to Rousey being out on her feet.