UFC veteran Chael Sonnen is known to be a crowd-pleaser. Because ‘The American Gangster’ has a unique way with words. Some might compare his style of trash-talking to someone like Conor McGregor. But they would be so wrong, as Sonnen was on another planet with his words. Even the Irishman would pay him due respect in the trash-talking business. Because he was just the most skillful wordsmith around whenever he was on stage. Recently, Sonnen made an appearance at the 14th annual World MMA Awards.

There, the MMA expert commented on how Dana White enjoyed a pretty successful year, all things considered. But still, he would miss some UFC superstars who have been “on ice” for the entire year. And pointed toward the likes of Jon Jones and McGregor.

The cash flow was neat for Dana White in 2022

Chael Sonnen felt that a 2008 Dana White would kick a 2022 Dana White out of his office. The people’s champion was at his wordy best, as he wanted to commemorate the successful year of the promotion. The 45-year-old sported his new spectacles and a dapper suit at the event and said, “I mean, if 2022 Dana White walked into 2008, Dana White’s office, 2008 Dana White kicks him out.”

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Also, he spoke about how connected the promotion is, with its huge stars like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones being inactive for the year. These stars drive the fans to purchase tickets and sell PPV events. And remain the main attraction at every UFC event.

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“I mean, this is a star-driven business. We took our biggest stars we put them on ice.”

“With that said, ratings went up uh box office were completely sold out pay-per-view did just fine. You know, it’s unlike any year.”

But he wasn’t too happy about the year.

The heavyweight main event disappointed Chael Sonnen

Sonnen confined that the UFC disappointed him in the heavyweight main event. As Sergei Pavlovic was someone he could never root for, compared to Jon Jones.

“Jon Jones can’t get a fight at heavyweight. Meanwhile, I’m watching the worldwide leader, and there’s a guy named Sergey that’s the main event of a heavyweight.”

But that only leaves room for 2023 to be the best year ever. Maybe with The Notorious and Bones, ready for the Octagon.

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Do you think 2022 was an exceptional year for the UFC?