Buyer’s remorse? Dana White responds to new UFC champion’s money complaints

UFC CEO Dana White has responded to public complaints from UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland regarding his contract and fighter pay. Strickland has voiced strong frustration across social media and threatened to exit his deal to pursue boxing, arguing he deserves higher compensation as champion. White dismissed the complaints, noting that Strickland signed a brand new contract in May before claiming the belt.

The ongoing pay dispute has drawn widespread attention across the mixed martial arts community, with figures such as Demetrious Johnson and Jorge Masvidal commenting on the situation. Strickland reportedly has multiple fights remaining on his current deal, while White remains unconcerned by the champion's threats to walk away.