Even with the existence of other promotions, it is undeniable that the UFC is still the most prominent name in the game today. But even with that high-profile reputation, many fighters tend to find greener pastures in other companies.
Former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, for one, is now seemingly more content as a PFL fighter. And in his recent in-studio guesting on the MMA Hour, he spoke about how many of his fellow competitors prefer the fame and hype that being in the UFC brings.
“It’s weird. I think the fame that comes with fighting in the UFC, these fighters are addicted to that.