Sean Strickland’s frustration with the UFC has escalated into a serious question over his future with the promotion. The reigning UFC middleweight champion has openly discussed giving up his 185-pound title, moving to light heavyweight and finishing his current UFC contract before pursuing a potentially lucrative boxing match with Jake Paul.
Strickland’s comments came after his next title defence fell through amid a reported pay dispute with the UFC. On Wednesday, he took to X to explain why he is considering an alternative route.
“I gotta be honest unless things change with the UFC Im kinda over it. McGregor makes 30 million to fight for 30 second and they dont want to pay us a fraction of it,” Strickland wrote.
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“Contemplating just going to 205 knocking out my contract and scrapping with Jake Paul. That sounds fun.”
The situation then took another turn when Paul himself responded to Strickland.
Why Is Sean Strickland Unhappy With The UFC?
Strickland’s frustration is centered on his belief that his UFC compensation does not reflect his status as a champion and one of the promotion’s biggest names.
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