Valentina Shevchenko has publicly retorted to Ronda Rousey’s recent remarks concerning UFC fighter compensation. Rousey, who is preparing for her MMA comeback on May 16 against Gina Carano in a Netflix-streamed event, criticized the UFC for underpaying athletes despite a massive new deal with Paramount, and controversially cited Shevchenko’s OnlyFans account.
During the press conference for her upcoming fight with Gina Carano, Rousey, known as ‘Rowdy,’ highlighted Shevchenko’s side endeavors as proof that UFC fighters can’t sustain themselves solely on fight earnings. Joining a growing chorus of critics like Jon Jones and Eddie Hearn, Rousey lambasted her former employer, Dana White, and the UFC’s compensation practices. She asserted, “The White House Card sucks… The UFC is one of the worst places to go. So many of their top athletes are leaving to find and pay elsewhere.”
She explicitly mentioned Shevchenko, stating:
“It’s why their champions like Valentina [Shevchenko] are selling pictures of their ti*ties on OnlyFans.”
Valentina Shevchenko Responds to Rousey’s OnlyFans Jibe
Rousey’s comments clearly provoked the two-time and current UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko promptly retaliated on X (formerly Twitter), declaring:
“It’s 2026. Fighters using OnlyFans is just a new way to connect with fans 💖 Looks like Ronda slept too long after her last fight in 2016 😴”
Shevchenko, nicknamed ‘Bullet,’ initiated her OnlyFans account in December 2024, offering subscribers exclusive access to training footage, travel vlogs, and insights into her life beyond the octagon – content starkly different from Rousey’s insinuation. Fellow fighter Cris Cyborg publicly supported Shevchenko, commenting, “❤ I love your @OnlyFans page and following your travels.”
The incident also drew reactions from netizens, with one pointing out the common misconception that:
“Some people think everyone on OnlyFans sells their nude“
This widespread subscription platform, initially linked primarily to adult content, has evolved into a diverse space where athletes, musicians, and various creators engage with their fanbase, a point Shevchenko emphasized in her response to Rousey.
