The MMA community is in a frenzy.
UFC President Dana White announced on Thursday night a number of major fights for 2026, but the two marquee events that will be held on January 24th and 31st haven’t been well received.
In Sydney, Australia, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes for the UFC 325 title after Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight championship in Las Vegas.
Both fights have been met with a lot of criticism, as fans do not believe that Pimblett or Lopes deserve to be given the chance they will have next year.
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Fans respond to Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett and Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 with UFC ‘boycott’ threats
It’s hard to recall an overwhelming rejection of fight announcements quite like the waves of criticism being directed at White and the UFC since Thursday’s reveal.
While the plan will no doubt be to kick off the $7.7 billion broadcast deal between UFC and Paramount in spectacular fashion, the promotion’s fanbase is currently threatening to “boycott”Opening events of the Partnership
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