UFC’s MAGA Problem Just Got MUCH Bigger | Luke Thomas Gets Political

Luke Thomas joins W. Kamau Bell to break down the politics swirling inside the UFC — from being “in the belly of the MAGA beast” to exposing the influence of Donald Trump and Dana White. They dig into the UFC’s massive $7.7 billion Skydance–Paramount deal, what it means for fighter pay, and how political power plays are shaping the sport’s future.

Luke explains why engaging with MAGA audiences matters, the dangers of one-sided media diets, and how UFC fighters remain stuck with just 15–20% of revenue despite record profits. Kamau connects the dots between corporate media consolidation, athlete exploitation, and a sport increasingly intertwined with right-wing politics.

If you care about fair pay for fighters, the politics of combat sports, or the fight over who controls the narrative, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Until the fighters unionize they are going to get scraps

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Francis Ngannou made more money in a fight vs joshua than being a top mma fighter for years...dana white women beating a$s fu#king over mma guys but they dumb not to hold out ...

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MAGA is for suckers

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there's always other fight promotions. fighters can go to One FC or PFL.