He argues that accusing the fight of being rigged is disrespectful and suggests those making the claims lack intelligence.

“The [ __ ] who are saying that you Anderson was pulling his courses that that the same the same guys that said you were gonna get knock knocked out by Anderson Silva The Narrative had changed to say it was set up bro [ __ ] them talk to him it's so it's just so stupid man”

Dave Portnoy claims that public disputes, even those involving his podcast talent, have ultimately helped grow the Barstool Sports audience because he remains transparent and credible.

“so yeah it probably helped we got a lot of new fans and most people whether you like me or don't like i come across as credible it's like he's he's telling me the truth he's willing to talk he's not like even when you ask it or anything i won't talk about i'll talk about anything”