Will violence become the UFC’s new priority in the Paramount+ Era?

Following its long-term deal with Paramount+, the Ultimate Fighting Championship appears to be pushing harder toward spectacle. Analyst Laura Sanko, echoing coach Tim Welch, suggests aggressive, finish-oriented fighters may be rewarded more, while control-heavy styles risk less exposure unless backed by strong media appeal. This isn’t a rejection of grappling—fighters like Islam Makhachev remain elite—but a shift in incentives. Matchmaking, bonuses, and promotion may increasingly favor action, with stars like Sean O’Malley fitting the new mold.