Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen (1-21-2017)

[Bigg Cee]

Why is everyone saying the Ortiz vs Sonnen fight was fixed?

Did it look like that to other ppl? To me it just looked like 2 old guys with outdated mma skills trying to prove they still got it. lol

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bigg Cee

Why is everyone saying the Ortiz vs Sonnen fight was fixed? Did it look like that to other ppl? To me it just looked like 2 old guys with outdated mma skills trying to prove they still got it. lol

- Chael didnt attempt to handfight and prevent the RNC.

- The RNC didnt look like it was under Chael's chin. It looked like it was painful but most MMA fighters wouldnt tap to a choke that isnt under the chin and isnt a neck crank.

- Bellator has a history of shady looking finishes (See Kimbo v. Shamrock).

The only thing that makes me think it wasnt fixed was that the wrong guy won if you want to fix that fight. Chael is trying to get more fights and Tito is retiring so it makes more sense to have Chael win if its gonna be a fix.

It also could be that Chael is old and is a notorious quitter but the placement of that choke bothered me.

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

- Chael didnt attempt to handfight and prevent the RNC. - The RNC didnt look like it was under Chael's chin. It looked like it was painful but most MMA fighters wouldnt tap to a choke that isnt under the chin and isnt a neck crank. - Bellator has a history of shady looking finishes (See Kimbo v. Shamrock). The only thing that makes me think it wasnt fixed was that the wrong guy won if you want to fix that fight. Chael is trying to get more fights and Tito is retiring so it makes more sense to have Chael win if its gonna be a fix. It also could be that Chael is old and is a notorious quitter but the placement of that choke bothered me.

I think Chael gave it to him. He got on bottom trying a choke he knew he wasn't getting on that neck. Then he doesn't want any gnp, so he just gives his back and taps.

He doesn't get hurt, can fight soon, and Tito goes out on top.

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[Haz____]

Not to mention Chael has been doing basically nothing but grappling for the past 2 years... It just doesn't add up.

[Dave_S]