The UFC will undergo some important changes in 2026 as a result of the new temporary deal of the promotion.
Although Dana White has stated that this will lead to an increase in hunters, there is no doubt that this movement will benefit the fans.
UFC viewers in the United States no longer have to pay premium prices for pay-per-view events now that all tickets of the promotion are available on Paramount+.
Henry Cejudo recently said that he believes that this will only grow the sport, but there are still a few questions that have not been answered.
White has not confirmed exactly how fighters who benefit from the PPV sales will be influenced, with a very important figure in the history of the promotion that believes that this will work extremely well for the UFC.
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Campbell McLaren believes that the new UFC temporary employment deal gives them more control over the hunters
Campbell McLaren is an integral figure in the birth and early growth of the UFC, who created the promotion together with people like Rorion Gracie, Art Davie and Bob Meyritzz.
After playing a crucial role in various aspects, from determining the concept of the UFC to placing Joe Rogan on interview tasks after the fight, McLaren's input was considerable.
As the current CEO of Combate Global, he recently commented on the new broadcasting deal of the MMA leader and the impact it will have on some of the biggest names of the selection.
McLaren made a number of daring claims about the wealth dynamics between hunters and the promotion when talking about how the removal of PPVs could change this balance.
He mentioned Jon Jones specifically by name, who in the past did not have to deal with Francis Ngannou and Tom Aspinall after he had demanded more money from the UFC.
“Many of you may disagree, but the UFC who leaves PPVs frees them from being hostage from hunters like Jon Jones. Hostage. I know it seems like promotions have leverboom, but often the hunter has all the power. Your POV depends on which side of the fence you are.”
Many of you may disagree, but the UFC that leaves PPVs frees them from being hostage from hunters such as Jon Jones. Hostage. I know it looks like promotions have a lever, but often the hunter has all the strength. Your POV depends on which side of the fence you are. pic.twitter.com/yptorshnga
– Campbell McLaren (@campbellcombate) 19 August 2025
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Dana White recently supported Conor McGregor about Jon Jones to give the White House map
One of the largest UFC events of all time will take place next year and it seems very likely that it will contain one of the enormous names that Campbell McLaren referred to his post.
The will of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones would be very logical for the historical event of the Promotion in the White House in 2026, although we do not know whether the new temporary employment deal will make this more or less likely.
Dana White recently claimed during a appearance on the Jim Rome -Leting to see that it is not a single question whether he would trust one more than the other to give an event of this size.
“I trust Conor. Conor McGregor has never, unless he is seriously injured – this man has always delivered. Jon, I am a bit skeptical about it.”
As White has repeatedly stated when asked about who could appear at this event, it is currently too far away for serious conversations.