Comedian Stavros Halkias says Trump ties turned him off UFC: ‘I don’t want them to have my money’

Comedian Stavros Halkias stated that the UFC's close political ties to Donald Trump have diminished his enjoyment of the promotion. Speaking on the November 4 episode of his podcast Stavvy's World alongside guest Sarah Sherman, Halkias criticized UFC CEO Dana White for his visible support of Trump, noting that the association has increasingly dampened his enthusiasm as a longtime fan of mixed martial arts.

While acknowledging that political connections are common among sports executives, Halkias argued that the UFC's alignment with Trump feels uniquely overt. The 37-year-old comedian explained that although he still follows the sport occasionally, the promotion's political ties sometimes influence his choice to avoid purchasing pay-per-view events because he prefers not to give them his money.