about 2 months ago

Analyst Luke Thomas Says UFC Monopoly Leaves Fans With No Real Choice

Thomas argued UFC’s monopoly hurts fans because the company no longer needs to respond to consumer demands. “You don’t have a choice as an MMA consumer, they know that,” he said, adding UFC’s guaranteed revenue model insulates it from pressure. He claimed that lack of competition, combined with corporate control, has created a product increasingly disconnected from what fight fans want.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Ilia Topuria’s Manager Mocks Ronda Rousey Over White House Card Criticism

Malki Kawa fired back after Rousey said UFC’s White House card “sucks,” mocking the idea that her comeback bout tops it. “Wait, so Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje sucks, but 40-year-old Ronda vs. 50-year-old Gina is better?” he wrote. The jab escalates fallout from Rousey’s press-conference comments as debate grows around UFC’s planned showcase event in Washington, D.C.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Valentina Shevchenko Fires Back After Ronda Rousey’s OnlyFans Swipe

Shevchenko hit back after Rousey claimed UFC champs use OnlyFans because fighter pay has cratered under TKO-era UFC changes. “It’s 2026. Fighters using OnlyFans is just a new way to connect with fans,” she wrote, before adding, “Looks like Ronda slept too long after her last fight in 2016.” The jab pointed at Rousey's last fight, a KO loss to Nunes.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Daniel Cormier Says Jon Jones’ Low Fight Rate Shows He’s Made Serious Money

Former opponent Cormier argued Jones’ light schedule reflects financial security, not urgency to compete. He noted Jones has fought only eight times since 2016, calling that infrequent for an elite champion. “That tells you he makes a boatload of money,” Cormier said. The point adds context to the ongoing debate around Jones’ activity, retirement hints, and selective return timeline.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Jake Paul Says Eddie Hearn Could Be a Smart Exit for UFC Fighters

Paul called the Dana White-Hearn feud “entertaining” but said it could shift business for fighters. He predicted more UFC names will sign with Hearn after Tom Aspinall, calling that “a very smart move.” Bidarian backed the idea, saying Hearn understands contracts at a rare level for a promoter. Together, they framed him as a potential check on UFC’s power.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Muhammad Mokaev Says Beating Arman Tsarukyan Could Fast-Track UFC Return

Released by UFC in 2024 despite an unbeaten run, Mokaev (13-0) sees his submission-only bout with Tsarukyan as a route back. The former flyweight contender said, “If I submit Arman, give me the title shot straight away.” He added, “I think uncle is gonna call me straight away,” suggesting a statement win over the #1 lightweight could reopen UFC doors.

By Afnan Chougle

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