Having Worked for Dana White and Scott Coker, UFC and Bellator MMA Legend Points Out Glaring Differences Between the Promoters Amid “Gimmick Fight” Criticism Over Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Fight

The clash between tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk – a topic that has taken the MMA world by storm. The verbal jabs have taken an astonishing turn as the duo considers duking it out inside the MMA cage. While the buzz surrounding this potential bout grows, doubts arise about it being a mere “gimmick fight.”

Recently, a former UFC official blasted Dana White for promoting the fight, suggesting that this was yet another of Dana’s antics – another gimmick fight in the making. In light of this, Chael Sonnen, a legendary figure in UFC and Bellator MMA, has raised concerns and shed light on the disparities between two renowned promoters, Dana White and Scott Coker. The analyst has also revealed why Musk vs Zuckerberg may not be a gimmick fight – probably backing White’s recent claims.

Chael Sonnen on Dana White’s ‘seriousness’ versus Scott Coker’s ‘fun”

During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Chael Sonnen responded to Dana White’s stance on gimmick fights. In Sonnen’s eyes, Dana’s serious demeanor contrasts with his openness to this fight between Elon and Mark.

Drawing from his experience working with both Dana White and Scott Coker, the analyst highlighted a critical disparity between the two promoters. When pitching a fight to Scott Coker, Sonnen revealed that the desired response would be, “Fun – that would be fun!” On the other hand, pitching a fight to Dana White calls for a different response – “Interesting.”

Sonnen emphasized that if Dana expresses interest by saying, “Looks – he’s interesting,” the fight is more likely to culminate into fruition. This may suggest that since White is desperately leaning toward this “billionaire super-fight” – he may just be serious about arranging it, unlike his Jones vs Fury antics.

Bellator icon backs Dana; says it’s important to balance ‘seriousness’ and ‘fun’

Sonnen acknowledged that while Dana White refrains from promoting gimmicky fights, there is still room for excitement and enjoyment in the sport. Comparing it to his own experiences, Sonnen metaphorically stated, “I don’t rob banks,” but added, “Yes, but I have robbed a bank before.”

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He suggested that although Dana doesn’t typically engage in gimmicks, occasional moments of fun can be embraced. The MMA veteran’s overall message was that everyone should lighten up and appreciate the uniqueness of the Elon Musk versus Mark Zuckerberg fight.

As the potential “super-fight” between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg garners attention, Chael Sonnen, a revered figure in the MMA world, shares insights into the contrasting approaches of Dana White and Scott Coker. Sonnen’s perspective invites fans to consider the nuances of promoting fights and reminds everyone to enjoy the occasional moments of excitement within the sport.

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