Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has criticized the decision to exclude Magomed Ankalaev from the vacant light heavyweight title bout. Sonnen points out that Ankalaev has a 1-1 record with former champion Alex Pereira and is the only fighter who has defeated Pereira, yet he wasn't even considered for the title fight. Sonnen argues that the current title fight lacks compelling storylines and features the wrong participants. He believes the bout should include either Anthony Rountree (the most exciting), Jamahal Hill (the most intriguing), or Ankalaev (the most credentialed). Sonnen states that both current title fight participants are the wrong choices for this championship bout.
