UFC flyweight champion Brandon Royval has publicly rejected the idea of competing in the mixed martial arts fight that President Trump is reportedly planning for the White House lawn next year. Royval didn’t hold back his opinion during a recent podcast appearance, stating that the concept of fighting for the president’s personal viewing pleasure feels less like a sporting event and more like something out of The Hunger Games.
You’ve got to respect a fighter who stands his ground, and Royval made it crystal clear why he won’t be participating. According to Daily Dot, he argued that fighting in that specific venue would mean performing for people who don’t actually care about him or the sport itself. It goes from betting scandals to performing for billionaires.
