It looks like Chael Sonnen went too far with his smack talk prior to Bellator 170. Tito Ortiz ended his own MMA career Saturday in what must have been a really satisfying win over Sonnen, beating him handily in the first round.
The legend @titoortiz bids farewell. #Bellator170 (@allelbows) pic.twitter.com/DahceHGj3Z
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 22, 2017
After his win Ortiz’s son Jacob dropped his father’s gloves to the mat, signifying the end of the one-time light heavyweight champion’s time in the ring.
While Sonnen looked like he was coming back after an early take down by placing Ortiz in a choke hold, the older fighter worked his way free and eventually got Sonnen where he wanted him. Tito Ortiz took control with a powerful choke hold from behind and Sonnen was done.
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Looking unruffled in a suit, Tito Ortiz expressed thanks to fans in a brief video posted on Bellator’s Twitter account.
.@titoortiz thanks the fans who've supported through his 20 year career. #Bellator170 pic.twitter.com/XqOqRWWZND
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) January 22, 2017
As MMA Fighting noted, Sonnen lost four out of five of his previous matches and this was his first fight since 2013.
Sonnen may have gotten in a good shot against his opponent with cracks about his ex, adult star Jenna Jameson, but Ortiz definitely had the last word, without saying a thing.
h/t MMA Fighting