Chael Sonnen criticizes UFC heavyweights for avoiding Gable Steveson calls

At UFC 331, Gable Steveson prepares for his second fight against Sean Sharaf. Chael Sonnen comments that heavyweights should be calling Steveson out but aren't, labeling them 'fake tough guys.' Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, has four first-round knockouts in his career and is seen as a rising prospect in MMA. Sonnen suggests that unless Steveson demands tougher opponents, his ascent in the heavyweight rankings may be slow. He draws a parallel to Bo Nickal, who also took a cautious approach early in his career.

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