“He Did Not Agree to Get That Fight Done…”: UFC Legend Discloses How “Expert” Dana White Shut Down the Talks of Rumored Jon Jones and Tyson Fury Bout

The MMA legend has said it! Chael Sonnen, one of the most iconic MMA artists of his time, has made a startling revelation. Speaking on the rumored Tyson Fury vs Jon Jones bout, the legend has disclosed how a promoter’s intervention simmered down rumors of the crossover ‘super-fight.’

In a recent interview on Beyond the Fight, MMA analyst Chael Sonnen sheds light on the derailing of the highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury bout. Sonnen reveals that the intervention of UFC President Dana White played a crucial role in shutting down the talks. Let’s dive deeper into the details.

The power of a promoter

When it comes to arranging a fight between two high-profile athletes, the involvement of a promoter is a game-changer. Regardless of the heated exchanges and challenges exchanged between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury, the absence of a promoter makes it all just talk.

Sonnen asserted,”… Nothing stopped talks faster between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones – nothing stopped talks faster than Dana White saying – ‘Let’s do it.'” Once a promoter enters the picture, the situation changes drastically,“…you’re either fighting or you’re not!” (Sonnen).

Nevertheless, rumors of a Jones vs Fury fight still echo around the halls although the chances of it materializing are dwindling.

Rumors about Jon Jones vs Tyson Fury: A road to nowhere

While Dana White initially agreed to arrange the Jones versus Fury fight, he did not intend to see it through to the end. Sonnen clarifies that Dana knew the topic would lead to a dead end and consume valuable time. The MMA veteran further added, “…when Dana agreed to do Jones versus Fury, he did not agree to get that fight done – just so you understand.” In order to make the issue go away, the UFC promoter simply said, “I’ll do it.”

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By making this statement, Dana effectively shut down any realistic hopes of seeing Jones and Fury step into the ring together. It was a strategic move to divert attention and prevent the time-consuming pursuit of a fight that would likely never materialize.

Sonnen’s insights reveal the power of a promoter in determining the feasibility of a fight. Dana White’s decision to reluctantly agree to arrange the fight, only to make it disappear later, illustrates his keen understanding of the situation’s futility. Ultimately, fans may have to come to terms with the fact that the Jones versus Fury bout was never meant to be.

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