Chael Sonnen Questions Conor McGregor's Main Event Status After Holloway Loss
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has voiced his opinion that Conor McGregor's ability to headline major UFC events has diminished. Sonnen attributes this shift to McGregor's recent anticlimactic defeat against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
According to Chael Sonnen, the UFC landscape has shifted, and Conor McGregor's drawing power for main event slots may no longer be as absolute as it once was. Sonnen specifically pointed to the recent performance and outcome of McGregor's fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 as a significant factor in this assessment.
Sonnen believes that the nature of McGregor's loss to Holloway at UFC 329 has impacted his standing as a guaranteed top-billing fighter. While McGregor has historically been a massive draw, Sonnen's comments suggest that recent results are now influencing his perceived marketability for the most prominent spots on UFC cards.
McGregor's aura as an unassailable main eventer has been cracked, and Sonnen's assessment, while harsh, reflects a growing sentiment that past glories don't guarantee future headline status.
