Sean Strickland ponders vacating UFC title, departing promotion over pay dispute

Sean Strickland is reportedly considering vacating his UFC middleweight title and leaving the promotion amid an ongoing pay dispute. The reigning champion's potential departure has raised questions regarding whether he will follow through or if the comments are standard negotiating tactics.

The situation emerges as potential matchups circulate in the middleweight division, including rematch interest involving fighters such as Nassourdine Imavov and Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland has reportedly attracted lucrative fight offers while remaining in discussions surrounding his contractual status with the UFC.