Ex-UFC champ says Sean Strickland ‘not wrong’ for speaking out on fighter pay

Kamaru Usman doesn't blame UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland for wanting an increase in pay.

By Farah Hannoun · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

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Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman supported Sean Strickland for speaking out about UFC fighter pay.
Kamaru Usman stated he does not blame Sean Strickland for seeking an increase in fighter pay.
Sean Strickland's public comments on fighter pay previously drew a response from UFC CEO Dana White.

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Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman stated that Sean Strickland is not wrong for speaking out about UFC fighter pay. Usman indicated that he does not blame the middleweight champion for pushing for an increase in compensation from the promotion.

Strickland has recently taken a public stance regarding fighter pay within the UFC, drawing responses from UFC CEO Dana White and sparking widespread discussion across the mixed martial arts community.

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Ex-UFC champ says Sean Strickland ‘not wrong’ for speaking out on fighter pay

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