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Brendan Schaub Reacts to Sean Strickland’s UFC Pay Dispute

Former UFC heavyweight fighter Brendan Schaub reacted to UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s pay dispute with his former employer.Strickland has made it clear that he is unhappy with his current pay and has taken to social media to vocalize his…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 4:41 AM
Brendan Schaub Reacts to Sean Strickland’s UFC Pay Dispute
Key Things to Know
  • Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub reacted to middleweight champion Sean Strickland's contract dispute with the UFC.
  • Strickland went public with his dissatisfaction regarding payment offered for a planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov.
  • The middleweight champion threatened to vacate his belt or leave MMA to pursue boxing with Jake Paul's MVP.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has addressed the ongoing contract and pay dispute between UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and the promotion. Strickland publicly voiced his dissatisfaction over the money offered for a potential title defense against Nassourdine Imavov, threatening to walk away from mixed martial arts or vacate his title.

Strickland has recently engaged in public exchanges about potentially transitioning to boxing under Jake Paul's MVP promotion. Other prominent MMA figures, including Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and Jorge Masvidal, have also commented on Strickland's public negotiations and criticisms regarding fighter compensation.

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