Filed under: Featured , News , UFC LAS VEGAS – UFC President Dana White is fed up with the recent trend of fighters looking for “money fights.” Although it’s hard to blame any fighters – specifically those in the UFC – for seeking the most lucrative matchups, it seems to be a reoccurring theme of late, especially since UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) became the sport’s biggest stars. The likes of UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (16-3-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC), middleweight champ Michael Bisping (30-7 MMA, 20-7 UFC) and bantamweight titleholder Cody Garbrandt (11-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) have all expressed interest in “money fights” after winning their respective titles. White said it’s simply not that easy. According to the UFC boss, fighters need to work to reach a position where such matchups come naturally. McGregor’s stardom has evolved to the point he is the “money fight,” but White said there’s almost no one else on the current roster who’s in the same position. Related: Dana White to Tyron Woodley: Finish Stephen Thompson at UFC 209, be a 'stud champion' “I’m getting tired of the term ‘money fights,’” White said on Friday
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UFC President Dana White: If you’re not a ‘big pay-per-view star, shut up and fight’ – MMA Junkie