Jake Paul verbally dismantles the UFC and picks out exactly why it's 'declining'
Jake Paul has launched into a brutal criticism of the UFC, claiming that there are 'a lot of weird things happening' in the company.
There have been significant complaints from fans over the recent quality of UFC cards, with fans suggesting they are weaker than what the company has previously put on.
The UFC's very public support of US President Donald Trump - particularly from its president Dana White - has also come under the microscope.
White would personally come in for criticism after he admitted that an entire official promotional video for the upcoming Freedom 250 was created using AI.
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The company didn't manage to sell out the arena for UFC 327 in Miami, and it was comfortably their lowest announced gate of the year thus far ($6.5 million compared with $8.35m for UFC 324).
Decisions made by TKO - the UFC's holding company - to attempt to restructure some WWE contracts, in order to pay wrestlers lower salaries, has reignited the debate about fighter pay in the UFC.
Paul has a foot in both camps, as his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) company acts as a promoter for several former UFC stars and his brother Logan is now a full-time WWE wrestler.
MVP's first mixed martial arts show takes place on Saturday, and will be headlined by a main event between women's stars Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
Jake Paul slams UFC
In an interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of the show, 'The Problem Child' has claimed that the UFC has 'lost touch' with its fans.
"I think there's a lot of weird things happening over at that organisation," he began.
"I believe they've lost touch with the pulse of their fans and making the fights that people want to see.
Jake Paul explains why he thinks the UFC has started to decline:
ā Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 11, 2026
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"I think fans are starting to not be as happy with the way things are run, and the fights that are being made, the cards that are being put together.
"Just hearing the people speak... and obviously I don't know anything that goes on behind-the-scenes, but you can also feel that as well.
"I'm a fan of the UFC. I have been since I was maybe 12 or 13 years old. I've also noticed a difference in the organisation. It's hard to say exactly what that is, but it just doesn't have as much hype anymore."
Ryan Smart