Why Chael Sonnen's Take on UFC 324 Co-Main Event Sparked Debate

Chael Sonnen stirred up controversy with his comments about the UFC 324 co-main event. The fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes was highly anticipated. Fans were excited to see a former Olympian take on the female GOAT. But Kayla's neck injury ruined the matchup. This left many disappointed. Sonnen didn't seem to care. He said the fight wasn't a big deal because it was just a co-main event. Fans disagreed. They pointed out that the fight was meaningful. It was a chance to see two of the biggest names in women's MMA face off. Sonnen's comments felt dismissive. They ignored the hype and excitement around the fight.Some fans called out Sonnen for being wrong. They said they were really looking forward to the matchup. Others pointed out that female fighters often don't get the recognition they deserve. Sonnen's comments felt like a slap in the face to those who were excited about the fight. The UFC ended up replacing the co-main event with Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong. O'Malley was thrilled to be moved up to the co-main slot. Fans are excited to see him bounce back after his recent losses. The new matchup has drawn solid hype. It's a chance to see a former champion take on a rising contender. So, was Sonnen right? Did nobody care about the original co-main event? Or was he just wrong about how much it mattered to fans? The debate continues.