Fred Lambert(@FredLambert):Like many MMA fans, I have concerns about the state of the sport and the UFC's near-monopoly on top talent. We are hearing right now that a popular (albeit controversial) champion like @SStricklandMMA can't get $1 million to fight, while that's an entry-level salary in most mainstream sports. I have been exploring a solution with a decentralized combat organization based on an Elo system that puts all of the incentives in the right place, with transparency hardcoded throughout. I just published a white paper about it, and I'd love your feedback. From anyone who loves the sport, but I'd really like to hear a discussion going from some of my favorite voice in the sport: @lthomasnews @arielhelwani @heynottheface @MMAanalytics @dilletaunt @HalSinger @IamTheImmortal @LeslieSmith

2026.10.05 23:44

Like many MMA fans, I have concerns about the state of the sport and the UFC's near-monopoly on top talent. We are hearing right now that a popular (albeit controversial) champion like @SStricklandMMA can't get $1 million to fight, while that's an entry-level salary in most mainstream sports. I have been exploring a solution with a decentralized combat organization based on an Elo system that puts all of the incentives in the right place, with transparency hardcoded throughout. I just published a white paper about it, and I'd love your feedback. From anyone who loves the sport, but I'd really like to hear a discussion going from some of my favorite voice in the sport: @lthomasnews @arielhelwani @heynottheface @MMAanalytics @dilletaunt @HalSinger @IamTheImmortal @LeslieSmith_GF @NakisaBidarian

Fred Lambert@FredLambert

2026.10.05 22:57

The UFC kept 57% of every dollar it made last year. Its fighters have been getting 13 to 20. So we designed an MMA promotion with no promoter. Fighters book their own fights. A formula sets every purse. Every dollar is public. Here's how it works: