Why Is EVERYONE Mad About UFC x Paramount+?! Dana’s 2026 Announcement Chaos 😳🔥 | The MMA Girl

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The UFC just dropped MAJOR news about the  2026 numbered cards debuting on Paramount+ … and let’s just say fans AND fighters are NOT happy. 😬🔥

In this video, we break down every controversial matchup and promotional decision causing chaos in the MMA world! 👇

🥊 Gaethje vs Paddy for the Interim Lightweight Title?!

Fans are fuming after the UFC booked Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett — despite Arman Tsarukyan being the #1 contender. Is Arman still on the UFC’s bad side? 👀

Gaethje got the title shot after teasing retirement
Paddy gets pushed into a top spot based on popularity, NOT merit
And yes… Paddy jumped from #7 to #5 without even fighting 😅🔥

🦅 Diego Lopes Gets ANOTHER Title Shot Against Volk**

After beating Jean Silva at UFC Noche, Diego gets a second shot at champion Alexander Volkanovski — even though Lerone Murphy (still undefeated!) made a HUGE statement with that spinning back elbow KO.

Is Diego being rewarded for fan hype instead of rankings?

👑 Paramount Rejects Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes as Main Event?!

The UFC wanted the Women’s Bantamweight title — Kayla Harrison vs the returning GOAT Amanda Nunes — to headline the first UFC x Paramount+ PPV.

But Paramount reportedly refused a women’s main event for their debut, pushing it to UFC 324 and elevating Gaethje vs Paddy to the top spot. 😤🔥

Is this disrespectful? Strategic? Or just bad optics?

This episode is PACKED with reactions, breakdowns, and everything happening behind the scenes. Let’s get into it! 🎧⚔️

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 UFC X Paramount+
01:15 Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis
04:04 Harrison vs Nuñes
04:57 Gaethje vs Pimblett
06:19 No Arman?
07:42 O’Malley vs Song
08:25 Allen vs Silva
09:30 Umar vs Figgy!
09:58 Thug Rose vs Grasso
10:40 UFC 324 Temporary Card
11:18 UFC 325: Featherweight Title DRAMA
11:53 Evloev on the BENCH?!?
12:52 What about LERONE??
14:20 Volk RETIRING?
17:37 Outro

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