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Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has criticized the decision to exclude Magomed Ankalaev from the vacant light heavyweight title fight. Sonnen noted that Ankalaev has a 1-1 record against Alex Pereira and is the only one in that group to have defeated Pereira, yet he wasn't even considered for the title bout. Sonnen questioned why the title fight doesn't include the most exciting fighter in the division (Anthony Smith), the most intriguing (Jamahal Hill), or the most accomplished (Ankalaev). He argued that the current matchup lacks a compelling storyline and features the wrong participants, saying both fighters in the title bout are not the right choices.
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