Chael Sonnen criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's absence from vacant title fight

Chael Sonnen has publicly criticized the UFC's decision to exclude Magomed Ankalaev from the vacant light heavyweight title fight. Sonnen pointed out that Ankalaev is 1-1 against Alex Pereira and is the only fighter in that group who has actually defeated Pereira, yet he wasn't even considered for the title bout. Sonnen argued that the division's most spectacular fighter (Roundtree), most intriguing (Jamahal Hill), or most accomplished (Ankalaev) should have been included. He stated the storyline is so weak that people aren't even discussing the absence of deserving contenders, calling both current participants the wrong choices.