“It’s All a Cash Grab”- Amid Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Fight Announcement, Chael Sonnen Blasts the HW ‘Super-Fight’ in Saudi Arabia

The fight is on! It’s Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. After the recent announcement of the ‘super-fight’ between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou – MMA fans have just gone wild! The sudden roster has sparked considerable excitement in the community.

Now, adding a new angle to the ‘super-fight’ in Saudi Arabia, another UFC veteran has given his honest opinions on what he thinks of the whole situation. We’re talking about Chael Sonnen, the revered MMA icon and analyst who has more than often given bold, sometimes controversial opinions on UFC and its fighters. Yet again, ‘The Voice’ lives up to his moniker and gives his honest take on what’s fueling the ‘super-fight.’

UFC veteran questions the motivations behind Fury vs Ngannou

In a recent interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Sonnen sat down to break down the most recent developments in the UFC. The duo also spoke at great lengths about the now-confirmed bout between the boxing and the former UFC heavyweight champs.

Moreover, as the discussion heated up, Sonnen spared some honest criticism: “I want to see guys fight – that want to fight. I mean Fury and Ngannou – everything’s a cash grab, right? It’s all a cash grab – but you gotta want to fight to get the cash.”

Sonnen voiced his desire to witness genuine fighters who are driven by the love of the sport rather than mere money bags. In his view, the Fury vs Ngannou clash appears to be primarily steered by monetary considerations.

Moreover, ‘The Voice’ further vented out, “These guys are telling the world, ‘We’re only doing this for the money. We’re even going to make up the rules’… they told us they’re not gonna box… I don’t know at some point the market’s going to decide – ‘these guys want the bag. If they want the bag, they’re gonna have to dance to the tune…”

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Sonnen highlights the fighters’ candid remarks – that they are solely fighting for the sake of financial gain. Furthermore, he suggests that they might even deviate from traditional boxing rules.

While the clash between the two heavyweight champions has generated significant buzz, Sonnen’s critique raises important questions about the fighters’ intentions.

What do you think of Sonnen’s opinions on the Fury vs Ngannou – or better said, Boxing vs MMA ‘super-fight’?

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