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Chael Sonnen wants to fight Tito Ortiz in Bellator

Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen announced his return to professional MMA on Thursday as he shared news that he signed a two-year deal with Bellator, the UFC’s biggest competitor.

The news comes as a surprise because Sonnen said in 2014 that he had retired. But Sonnen’s retirement announcement was more likely the result of his third failed drug test, which led to a two-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That suspension ended in July, which opened up a new opportunity for Sonnen. The American Gangster took advantage of the opportunity and signed with Bellator.

As for a first opponent, Sonnen told the AP’s Greg Beacham that he is eyeing Tito Ortiz in November.

Ortiz, 41, is signed with Bellator and nicknamed “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy.”

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