Zac Pauga discusses UFC's expectations following recent fighters' criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Former UFC fighter Zac Pauga shared insights regarding fighter treatment after Mike Davis expressed concerns about double standards following his loss to Nurullo Aliev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. Davis criticized the UFC for expecting him to fight more aggressively despite having unexciting performances. Pauga recounted that the UFC told him to "actually fight" after a lackluster win, highlighting perceived disparities in expectations based on a fighter's marketability. He acknowledged that the UFC has different tiers of fighters concerning profitability, which influences how they are judged after their bouts.
- •Mike Davis voiced double standard concerns after UFC Abu Dhabi.
- •Zac Pauga shared UFC feedback about needing to be more exciting.
- •Pauga claimed profitability affects fighter expectations.
- •Davis lost to Nurullo Aliev by unanimous decision.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC Fighter Reveals What UFC Told Him After ‘Most Boring’ Win
"Former UFC light heavyweight fighter Zac Pauga shared some insider information regarding the treatment of fighters after lightweight star Mike Davis voiced concerns about double standards following UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.‘Beast Boy’ Davis was dominated by Nurullo Aliev for most of 15 minutes, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. Frustrated, he bluntly called […] The post Ex-UFC Fighter Reveals What UFC Told Him After ‘Most Boring’ Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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