Chael Sonnen on decision to retire: ‘I’ve used up all my toughness’ | Bellator 222 | ESPN MMA

An emotional Chael Sonnen tells Ariel Helwani about his decision to retire after losing vs. Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222, saying he fully believed he’d get the win and go for a title shot against Ryan Bader. Sonnen says he has no regrets when looking back at his career and how he’s “dreaded” this moment.

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