Over the years in the UFC there have been various 'fraud controlled' moments with UFC prospects that do not meet their expectations.
Because the UFC is the most important promotion in MMA, they consistently fight between the best hunters in the world.
Nevertheless, the promotion is currently somewhat silent, and Nate Diaz and Jon Jones believe that they know the exact reason why.
In addition to not compiling some of the largest fighting in sport, the UFC is currently struggling with a lack of star problem, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.
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One of the reasons why the UFC is demonstrably not missing a stars, because when there is a hunter who is generally considered a future star, there is a big chance that they 'fraud will be checked'.
When Bo Nickal made his debut in the promotion in 2023, he was immediately considered a future champion in the middleweight division and a potential large star in the sport.
Nevertheless, he suffered his first loss of professional MMA earlier this year when he was eliminated by Reinier de Ridder, which put an end to his increase.
Former UFC star Derek Brunson fueled a debate online after he asked fans what the 'largest fraud control' in MMA history is.
“Bo Nickal sure,” noted a fan, with many other fans who give Nickal as their answer.
“Must be Ronda (Rousey). Easy to say that someone like (drones) to or Colby (Covington), but they never have the hype/fame that Ronda had sniffed. A total fraud and marketing creation,” another fan suggested.
Ronda Rousey is generally considered one of the biggest stars in UFC history and becomes the very first female UFC champion ever.
Her hype was brought immediately when she was shocked by Holly Holm on UFC 193 and then defeated by Amanda Nunes.
The biggest fraud check in MMA history ___________?
– Derek Brunson (@derekbrunson) 28 May 2025
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'Biggest fraud control' debate continues
“Brandon Thatch vs Benson Henderson is a good one,” said another fan.
Brandon Thatch was once considered a potential star in the UFC, but a loss for Benson Henderson in 2015 immediately stopped those comments.
O Malley vs Merab 2
O Malley lost against Yan and was fed with spoon -fed battles to become and stay champion.
Everything in the name of a McGregor knock for the UFC
– RBR (@RBR_CPA) 28 May 2025
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“Payton Talbott, next question,” a fan suggested a more recent example.
After his rise on the Contender Series of Dana White and a few impressive victories under the UFC banner, Payton Talbott was emphasized as a potential future UFC Bantamweight champion and possibly the next Sean O'Malley.
Nevertheless, Talbott lost his undefeated record earlier this year when he was convincingly beaten by UFC veteran, Raoni Barcelos.