Sean Strickland threatens to ‘nuke’ his UFC contract: ‘My heart’s not in MMA any more’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly threatened to walk away from his contract amid an escalating pay dispute with the promotion. Strickland expressed on social media that his heart is no longer in MMA, voicing severe frustration over his earnings compared to other combat sports stars.

The champion has floated vacating his 185-pound belt and teased a potential transition to boxing to fight Jake Paul. The contract impasse reportedly stalled negotiations for a targeted title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335, prompting altercations between the fighters at the UFC Performance Institute.