[2] Vice Media states that Fightland is a joint venture with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
"[4] Fightland has been criticized by Cagepotato and Deadspin for not being transparent to their readers that it is funded by the UFC, and that it is operating as a marketing arm or acting as a shill.
[5][6] The UFC, Vice Media and Fightland refused to comment on the subject when asked.
[11] Other notable writers include Peter Carroll[12] and Tom Taylor.
[14] On May 15, 2023, Vice Media formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as part of a possible sale to a consortium of lenders including Fortress Investment Group, which will, alongside Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital, invest $225 million as a credit bid for nearly all of its assets.