In a move that’s got everyone talking, Valentina Shevchenko didn’t hold back when Ronda Rousey took a swipe at fighters venturing into OnlyFans. The former UFC champion Rousey stirred the pot by critiquing the financial state of MMA, claiming that low pay is driving fighters to platforms like OnlyFans for extra income.
Rousey didn’t mince her words while discussing the issue, suggesting that the UFC no longer offers the lucrative opportunities it once did. "It’s one of the worst places to go. It’s why so many of their top athletes are leaving to go and find pay elsewhere," she said, even singling out Shevchenko’s activities on OnlyFans, adding, "It’s why they’re champions like Valentina are selling pictures on OnlyFans."
Valentina Shevchenko wasted no time firing back on X. She confidently pushed back against Rousey's critique, framing her OnlyFans presence as a modern way to connect with her fanbase.
“It’s 2026. Fighters using OnlyFans is just a new way to connect with fans.”
Not one to miss a chance to throw shade, Shevchenko also jabbed at Rousey’s absence from the ring, quipping, "Looks like Ronda slept too long after her last fight in 2016."
As tensions heat up, all eyes are on Rousey’s big comeback. She’s set to return to the octagon on May 16, facing off against Gina Carano in what’s sure to be a thrilling showdown. Rousey’s last match in 2016 ended in a first-round TKO defeat to Amanda Nunes, a bout that came on the heels of her first career loss to Holly Holm.
With the MMA world buzzing, Shevchenko’s assertive response adds even more fuel to the fire ignited by Rousey's upcoming return.