“If you didn’t misspeak, then you misled,” Legend Chael Sonnen reveals why he feuded with the famed MMA journalist
Chael Sonnen explains what actually happened in his conflict with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. Sonnen exposes the bias in the journalism of Helwani

Chael Sonnen discusses the reasons for his fallout with Ariel Helwani (via Imago/X)
Heated disputes and rivalries among well-known figures frequently capture the spotlight in MMA. A recent notable feud that gripped the interest of fans and followers involved Chael Sonnen and Ariel Helwani. This conflict drew in a slew of other athletes, like Jorge Masvidal and Jamahal Hill, into the mix. Sonnen has now detailed what transpired between the two after they had been at odds for some time.
Sonnen critiqued the well-known MMA journalist’s fact-checking capabilities. According to Chael Sonnen, Ariel Helwani was not always factual and did not provide whole truths. This was unusual for someone who went to college and studied journalism. In a recent video on the social media platform X, this is what Sonnen had to say:
Now you have really proven my point. My entire point of it hasnt been reported that you misspoke. And if you didnn’t misspeak, then you misled which means you misreported. Its just not something he would do.Chael Sonnen via YouTube Channel

The argument erupted after the Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury fight when Helwani revealed that Ngannou earned between $10 and $20 million for the fight. Sonnen disputed the legitimacy of this assertion. He criticized Helwani for failing to check his claims, especially given Helwani’s history in journalism. Sonnen accused Helwani of not telling the full truth and asked him to conduct a live Google search on his show, which Helwani apparently did not do.
Sonnen’s critique was an eye-opener for the MMA community. This incident highlighted the importance of proper reporting and fact-checking, particularly in sports media, where fans rely on reliable information. Sonnen was also right about the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou PPV bombing.
Chael Sonnen and Joe Rogan come together for UFC 295 broadcast
Chael Sonnen and Joe Rogan will return to the UFC 295 broadcast crew, a wonderful announcement for MMA fans. Rogan and Sonnen returning on the commentary crew for UFC 295 will be an exceptional experience full of insight and excitement.

Joe Rogan returns to the commentary booth following UFC 292. Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier reunite with the popular podcast host. Din Thomas will return as the cage-side specialist, and Megan Olivi will bring all the relevant facts and breaking news. Chael Sonnen returns as an analyst for UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. He’ll discuss his thoughts and insights with fellow commentator Anthony Smith and famous boxing expert Teddy Atlas.
The main event of UFC 295 is an exciting vacant light heavyweight title battle between Jiri Prochazka and former middleweight champion Alex Pereira. In addition, the co-main event will feature Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight championship. These combinations ensure an action-packed night for MMA fans.
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