Dana White Replaces Peloton With Echelon After Making a Promise to Theo Von

In a surprising move, UFC CEO Dana White has ordered the removal of all Peloton exercise equipment from UFC gyms. This decision came after comedian Theo Von revealed that Peloton demanded the removal of a podcast episode featuring Robert Kennedy Jr. White expressed strong criticism, calling out Peloton’s CEO Barry McCarthy and even instructing the immediate removal of Peloton bikes from the gym.

And White has now proven that he is a man of his word! In a recent post shared on Instagram, the UFC head honcho revealed that they have cleared the UFC gym of all Peloton equipment. Furthermore, they have also ensured to replace those machines with a different brand. White also gave a shout-out to the popular comedian and highlighted the fact that he kept his promise!

Dana White gets rid of Peloton bikes for comedian Theo Von

The move came after White was a guest on ‘This Past Weekend’ podcast episode no. 470. The host of the podcast, comedian Theo Von, disclosed to White that Peloton had requested him to remove a podcast episode. The company had been a sponsor of the podcast. However, the friction between the two started due to the appearance of Robert Kennedy Jr. on the show.

Dana White strongly criticized Peloton and its CEO Barry McCarthy, expressing outrage over the company’s objections to the interview with Kennedy. White, unsatisfied with Peloton’s actions, instructed the removal of all Peloton bikes from UFC gyms as soon as possible.

Dana White confirmed the removal of Peloton bikes from UFC gyms, stating that only Echelon bikes are now present. He revealed the news on his Instagram story shared with the fans. 

He stated, “So people have been hitting me up and asking me if I really got rid of the Pelotons. Only Echelon bikes would be here, Pelotons are gone. There are Echelon, here we go, Theo, we got the Echelon bikes in now, Craig is happy again…. Who needs Peloton?”

He expressed contentment with the change and questioned the necessity of Peloton, emphasizing the adoption of Echelon bikes. The move underscores White’s commitment to his promises. But the recent Bellator and PFL merger may cause White more trouble than getting rid of exercise bikes. The PFL co-founder has come out and stated that White will be wary of the new competition in town!

PFL co-founder believes White is ‘worried’

Donn Davis, in an interview with Ariel Helwani, hinted at Dana White’s concerns regarding the PFL and Bellator merger. Davis suggested that White’s recent comments on PFL indicated worry, emphasizing White’s tendency to dismiss things that bother him.

He stated, “He didn’t comment on the PFL for four years, ‘cause he wasn’t worried. He’s commented on the PFL a lot the last six months – [he’s] worried.”

The PFL, formerly known as WSOF, rebranded and initiated its first season in 2018, attracting notable stars like Francis Ngannou, Amanda Serrano, and Jake Paul. With the acquisition of Bellator, the PFL solidified its position as the second-largest MMA organization globally, aiming to narrow the gap with the UFC in 2024.

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Despite the UFC’s historical dominance, the evolving MMA landscape, fueled by the PFL and Bellator collaboration, poses potential challenges to White’s established position. The coming years will reveal how these developments shape the future of MMA.

Do you think the PFL will be able to topple the UFC juggernaut with their latest acquisition of Bellator? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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