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Sean Strickland Backed in UFC Pay Dispute by Former Rival

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was backed in his pay dispute with the organization by a former rival inside the Octagon.Strickland’s pay dispute with the UFC has become public, with the middleweight champ taking to social media to express his…

By Adam Martin · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Brendan Allen publicly backed former rival Sean Strickland during Strickland's ongoing pay dispute with the UFC.
Strickland has reportedly refused to sign for his next bout due to dissatisfaction with his contract compensation.
Prominent fighters including Demetrious Johnson and Jorge Masvidal have also addressed Strickland's criticisms of UFC fighter pay.

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Former rival Brendan Allen voiced support for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland amid Strickland's public dispute over fighter pay. Allen praised Strickland for speaking out against the promotion regarding compensation, as the middleweight titleholder has recently refused to agree to his next bout under his existing contract terms.

Strickland has reportedly expressed frustration over his financial terms with the UFC, leading to criticism from UFC CEO Dana White. Several other fighters, including Demetrious Johnson and Jorge Masvidal, have also weighed in on Strickland's contentious contract standoff with the organization.

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