The UFC stands tall as the world’s biggest MMA promotion, not just for the viewership it commands but also for the high level of athlete skill and financial stakes involved. With the news of the PFL cutting its season winner payouts from $1 million to $500,000, the MMA world erupted in debates. Similarly, Chase Hooper didn’t hold back, calling out PFL’s poor financial management and praising the UFC for maintaining stable contracts and ensuring fighters always get paid.
The PFL’s decision to slash its season winner payouts from $1 million to $500,000 starting in April has sparked intense criticism. Many fans and fighters pointed fingers at Francis Ngannou, claiming his massive deal with the promotion might be affecting its finances. Others defended the UFC, calling it the gold standard for consistently maintaining fighter pay structures and financial stability.
UFC fighter Chase Hooper weighed in, criticizing PFL and other promotions like ONE Championship and Bellator for lacking financial management. He emphasized that the UFC pays fighters fairly and provides contracts that maintain consistent value without unexpected reductions.
In his words, “Not a good sign…Why can’t any of these other major promotions run a financially literate operation? UFC is the only company where we get the opportunity to fight and get paid (unlike One FC and Bellator). And our contracts never get lower out of nowhere (unlike PFL).”
Not a good sign…
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) January 9, 2025
Why can’t any of these other major promotions run a financially literate operation? UFC is the only company where we get the opportunity to fight and get paid (unlike One FC and Bellator), and our contracts never get lower out of nowhere (unlike PFL)… 🫤🫤🫤 https://t.co/u3FfnG9abi
Hooper’s remarks added fuel to the debate, with many praising the UFC for its business model while questioning the long-term viability of its competitors.
Chase Hooper Believes Ex-UFC Champ Can Take Down Mike Tyson In A Street Fight
It seems like Hooper knows how to keep the buzz alive. A viral tweet on X claimed Cormier believes he’d beat Mike Tyson in a street fight, sparking a fiery debate. MMA page Dovy backed DC, saying he’d win 99.9% of the time, while fans pushed back. Hooper jumped in, defending MMA legend, arguing Cormier’s wrestling would give him the edge.
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Hooper clapped back at Tyson supporters, comparing them to those who thought a 58-year-old Iron Mike could outbox Jake Paul. He joked DC might “lose an ear,” but one takedown would end it, cementing the wrestler as the clear winner.
