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Valentina Shevchenko responds to Ronda Rousey's OnlyFans criticism
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UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko hit back at former champion Ronda Rousey after Rousey criticized UFC fighter pay by referencing Shevchenko's OnlyFans account during a press conference. Shevchenko defended the platform as a way to connect with fans in 2026. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about compensation in mixed martial arts.
At a press conference promoting her upcoming MMA fight against Gina Carano, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey expressed surprise at Dana White's continued involvement with the organization and sharply criticized its parent company, TKO Group, for prioritizing greed over fighter welfare. Rousey highlighted the UFC's new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount and argued that it should lead to better pay for athletes. She described the UFC as now one of the worst places for fighters to earn a living.
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UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey criticized the UFC's Freedom 250 White House event in a March 9, 2026, social media post hyping her MVP Netflix comeback against Gina Carano, co-headlined by Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins on May 16 at Intuit Dome.