Ronda Rousey Takes Aim At Ufc'S Paychecks And Praises Fighters On Onlyfans

Ronda's Bold Stand Against UFC's Pay Practices

Ronda Rousey, the legendary name in mixed martial arts, has come out swinging against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), accusing the organization of not paying its fighters fairly. The Hall of Famer isn't just throwing punches in the octagon – she's calling out low pay as the reason many fighters are flocking to platforms like OnlyFans to supplement their income.

During an electrifying press conference on Tuesday, March 10, ahead of her much-anticipated bout with Gina Carano on May 16, Rousey didn't mince words. "It used to be that the UFC was the best place that you could come in combat sports to make a living and be paid fairly. Now, it’s one of the worst places to go," Rousey declared passionately. She added, "It’s why so many of their top athletes are going to find pay elsewhere. It’s why their champions, like Valentina [Shevchenko], are selling pictures of their ti****s on OnlyFans."

“This company just got $7.7 billion. There’s no reason they can’t afford to pay their athletes at least a living wage.”

Fighting for Fair Wages

Rousey didn't stop there. Rallying for higher pay for the fighters, she highlighted the struggles many face, living at poverty level despite dedicating themselves to the sport full-time. "These people, a lot of them at the ground level, they can’t even support their families," she pointed out. With the UFC recently valued at a staggering $7.7 billion, Rousey questioned why they couldn't ensure their athletes earn a fair wage.

She fiercely criticized the organization's short-sighted financial strategies, accusing them of "bleeding talent" due to "short-term greed" and prioritizing shareholders over the sport's integrity. "They are not thinking about their responsibility to be stewards of the sport," she concluded with a sharp remark.

Controversy in the Spotlight

Rousey's comments come amid ongoing tensions between the UFC and its fighters over pay disputes, with Jon Jones being a focal point of the debate. Jones and UFC CEO Dana White have publicly sparred over his alleged low pay for an upcoming fight, shedding light on the broader issues within the organization.

As Rousey continues to champion the cause for fair pay, her voice adds significant weight to the growing calls for change in the UFC's pay structures. With her fight against Gina Carano set for May 16, all eyes will be on Rousey – both inside and outside the ring.