Fans react as Chael Sonnen predicts UFC 287 main event, Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya
Chael Sonnen has given his brutally honest prediction for the UFC 287 main event between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.
'Poatan' is looking to win his first title defense and solidify his position as the middleweight champion by beating Adesanya for the second time in the UFC. If he wins, it will be the fourth time in a row across two sports. Ahead of the fight, Chael Sonnen gave his predictions, saying:
"Adesanya, that's who I think. But I can't give you, it is not possible for me to give you a prediction without giving you a profession."
Fans in the comments section had hilarious reactions to Sonnen's pick for the fight:
"Poor adesanya i was really hoping he’d win so his legacy isnt destroyed"
One user said:
"S**t I was hoping Izzy would win, but you just killed his chance of winning. Damn"
Take a look at the comments:
One user said that the former UFC fighter has a curse:
"The chael curse. Bet the house on Alex"
Another user added:
"Chael just picks the more well known fighter every single time. It never fails"
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Here are a few more reactions from the fans:
Take a look at the video (Quotes from 1:01 onwards):
Chael Sonnen urges Francis Ngannou to call his 'boss' Dana White
Sonnen has called out Francis Ngannou for being inactive and not knowing what to do presently. The former UFC heavyweight champion vacated his belt and left the company of his own accord due to pay disputes. In a recent interview, Sonnen explained why Ngannou needs to call back Dana White and get back into the UFC:
"Three days ago was April first and they put out an April first joke. Tyson Fury put out an April first joke on social media that he and Francis was done and they're fighting at Wembley on May 15th. Tyson Fury made a joke, Francis has changed his whole life, his whole life is different. Because he though he was gonna go make up a sport and do it with a guy who is now using it as an April fools joke."
He added:
"Whatever's happened here he's got to get some cold water, he's got to wake up and he needs to call back his boss (Dana White)."
Francis Ngannou has not fought in over a year since his title defense against Ciryl Gane. 'The Predator' is looking to switch to boxing and fight the likes of Tyson Fury in a bid to earn more money than when he was while fighting for the UFC.
Take a look at the video:
Chael Sonnen urges Francis Ngannou to call Dana White.
Do you agree? 🤔
Full interview: bit.ly/3ZE06iB https://t.co/fWfzTrG4xF