Valentina Shevchenko Claps Back at Ronda Rousey's UFC Pay Critique

Valentina Shevchenko responded sharply after Ronda Rousey called out UFC fighter pay and referenced champions using OnlyFans. Rousey, set to face Gina Carano on May 16 in a Netflix-streamed event, criticized the UFC’s pay model and said top athletes now need extra income. Shevchenko hit back on social media, calling OnlyFans a new way to connect with fans in 2026. She pointed out that fighters must adapt to changing branding opportunities and reminded critics of her ongoing dominance inside the Octagon. The flyweight champion has held her belt since 2018 and last defended it in November 2025. She remains one of the top pound-for-pound stars in women’s MMA, while Rousey prepares for her first fight in nearly a decade and continues to push for better fighter compensation.

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