LOS ANGELES -- Chael Sonnen is coming back to the cage, and hes doing it with Bellator.Sonnen will return to mixed martial arts with the UFCs biggest competitor, the veteran fighter told The Associated Press on Thursday night.The 39-year-old Sonnen signed a multiyear, multi-fight deal with Bellator, the promotion also confirmed to the AP.Sonnen hopes to begin in November by taking on fellow UFC alumnus Tito Ortiz, but the brash, loquacious, self-styled American Gangster says he starts the next chapter of his remarkable career with no other preferences about opponents, fight locations -- or even weight classes.I want to fight right now, and I dont fight in any weight division, Sonnen told the AP. I fight at gangster weight. Wherever the competition is, I will show up. (Bellator President Scott) Coker has got guys under contract from 185 to 205. Hes signing guys at heavyweight. If hes got guys that want to fight, then lets fight.Sonnen has fought for the UFC middleweight and light heavyweight titles during a tumultuous MMA run, narrowly losing a memorable matchup with Anderson Silva. He also honed world-class fight promotion skills that turned him into a pay-per-view draw on the sheer strength of his charisma.With a reputation for versatility and tenacity even in defeat, Sonnen became one of the sports most popular and polarizing figures before he received a two-year suspension in 2014 for failing a drug test.Sonnen announced his retirement after that positive test, which wasnt the first of his MMA career. He repeatedly denied interest in returning to his sport, instead starting a family and beginning a thriving career in commentary and podcasting over the past two years.When asked Thursday why he claimed he wouldnt return, Sonnen said: Im a heel. Heels lie.There might have been a blink of the eye where I thought it was time to transition behind a desk, but for the most part, I never meant it, Sonnen added. I was never prepared for it. I knew I was coming back, and there were more guys to beat up. ... I appreciate that you all read the book, but I can see that I left a few chapters out, so its going to continue.Sonnen had been a devoted UFC fighter with two stints and 14 fights for the promotion since 2005, and he re-entered the USADA testing pool earlier this year -- a required precursor to fighting in the UFC, whose anti-doping policy is administered by USADA. Sonnen remained vocally supportive of the promotion during his suspension, but Bellator apparently made a financial offer that the UFC didnt match.When asked why he chose Bellator, Sonnen solemnly joked Zero apostrophe S, referring to the numbers written on his new paychecks.Chael is an incredible athlete that has competed at the very highest levels of the sport, and I know that he is going to continue to do just that here at Bellator, Coker said in a statement from Budapest, where Bellator is staging its next kickboxing show next week.He has that entertainer X-factor that cant be taught, Coker added. When we were talking, Chael was adamant that he wants to compete in three divisions here. He already has unfinished business with Wanderlei Silva, but he also wants to fight Tito Ortiz, Fedor Emelianenko and even Rory MacDonald at middleweight. These are all fights that Id be very inclined to watch, so hopefully we can put some, if not all, of these matchups together.Ortiz, Silva and MacDonald are former UFC stalwarts who moved to Bellator in recent years, along with former UFC champion Benson Henderson and other well-known names. Emelianenko is widely considered the best heavyweight in MMA history, but the 39-year-old Russian has fought only twice since 2012.Sonnen said he wont ask for a specific opponent beyond Ortiz, but he intends to fight early and often with Bellator.I signed with Bellator a matter of minutes ago, theyve got a card in Austin tomorrow, and Im (mad) that Im not on it, Sonnen said in reference to Bellator 161, which pits Cheick Kongo against Tony Johnson in the headlining heavyweight bout.Bellator 161 and most of the promotions fights largely air on Spike TV, although a Sonnen-Ortiz matchup seems to be a possible pay-per-view candidate. While the fight isnt set, Sonnen would love to take on the Huntington Beach Bad Boy, who has been with Bellator since 2014.The Bad Boy versus the Bad Guy in November, and thats a quote, Sonnen said.Sonnen believes he can jump back into competition quickly. He has sparred aggressively during his time off, even setting mock fight dates to prepare.But as far as dealing with the competition and the adversity and the pain and the things you have to go through to be successful, I havent done that, Sonnen said. My body still feels good, and Im still having some good moments in the practice room. Everything is fine. Ive had some personal bests. But as far as going in there and actually doing it, youve got to have those reps. Im jonesing. November cant get here quick enough. Ulf Nilsson Jersey . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. 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