Chael Sonnen criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's exclusion from title fight

Chael Sonnen has publicly criticized the decision to exclude Magomed Ankalaev from the vacant light heavyweight title fight. Sonnen pointed out that Ankalaev has a 1-1 record against Alex Pereira and is the only fighter from the top contenders who has actually defeated Pereira, yet wasn't even considered for the title bout. Sonnen argued that the current title fight lacks the most exciting fighter (Anthony Rountree), the most intriguing (Jamahal Hill), or the most accomplished (Ankalaev). He concluded that both participants in the current title matchup are "wrong" choices for the division's vacant championship.