At a time when the UFC’s belts are losing meaning with so many non-lineal, disputed and interim champions masquerading with titles, it’s a little "red-flaggish" to see the rare lineal champion pondering his way out.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly expressed extreme frustration over fighter pay, threatening to vacate his championship and leave the promotion. Strickland shared his dissatisfaction on social media, indicating that he is considering burning through his remaining contractual bouts or moving into lucrative boxing matches against opponents like Jake Paul.
The ongoing pay dispute reportedly disrupted plans for Strickland to defend his 185-pound title against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 in Las Vegas. Strickland noted significant pay discrepancies compared to fighters like Conor McGregor, stating his interest in mixed martial arts is waning unless his financial terms improve.
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