Chael Sonnen believes there’s a potential UFC White House main event that doesn’t include Jon Jones or Conor McGregor.
Currently, speculation is rife that either ‘The Notorious’ or ‘Bones’ will headline the major card.
Brendan Schaub has suggested three opponents for McGregor, and the world would love to see Jones finally step up to the plate and face Tom Aspinall.
However, in the eyes of Sonnen, there are two other stars that could deliver an epic fight for the fans.
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Chael Sonnen pitches Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev for UFC White House card
Chael Sonnen believes Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev could end up being the main attraction at the White House.
‘The American Gangster’ has speculated over whether putting the two icons in and against one another supersedes anything Conor McGregor could do.
In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Sonnen said: “We’ve also got a fight that’s sitting out there.
“You keep telling me what a huge fight Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev is. Does Ilia vs Islam, champ vs champ, trump Conor McGregor vs anybody?”
Conor McGregor could fight icon who’s not in the UFC, says Chael Sonnen
Despite his comments on a showdown between ‘The Dagestani’ and ‘El Matador’, Sonnen still believes McGregor is in with a good shot of returning on that card.
And the American has a very interesting opponent in mind for the Irishman.
Bizarrely, Sonnen says McGregor could fight a legend who’s not in the UFC.