Sean Strickland involved in UFC pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is involved in a public pay dispute with the promotion. Strickland has expressed dissatisfaction with his current contract and has reportedly threatened to quit the organization and vacate his title if a more equitable deal is not reached. Reports suggest a gap between Strickland’s requested $1 million for his next fight and the UFC’s offer of $400,000 to show and $400,000 to win.

Fellow fighter Brendan Allen expressed support for Strickland’s stance, noting that many fighters are underpaid based on industry statistics. However, Khamzat Chimaev mocked Strickland on social media regarding his recent training camp struggles and physical injuries. Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier also weighed in, stating that the promotion should not lose Strickland regardless of his controversial personality.