Sean Strickland considers UFC exit over Conor McGregor pay gap
Strickland says the UFC’s $400,000 show and win offer falls short of star purses and could push him toward boxing Jake Paul.
- On Wednesday, UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland threatened to leave the promotion, venting on social media about dissatisfaction with financial terms and suggesting he might vacate his title.
- Strickland pointed to Conor McGregor's $30 million payday for a 69-second fight as evidence of UFC pay disparity, stalling negotiations for a potential matchup against Nassourdine Imavov.
- Moving to 205 pounds would allow Strickland to "speed run" his remaining contract while making easier weight cuts, he indicated, while also expressing interest in a boxing match against Jake Paul.
- Jake Paul responded on social media, inviting Strickland to contact Most Valuable Promotions once he becomes a free agent to discuss a potential bout.
- A skirmish with Team Imavov erupted in Las Vegas on Wednesday after Strickland's social media venting, while the number of fights remaining on his contract remains unclear.
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Sean Strickland considers UFC exit over Conor McGregor pay gap
By Field Level Media Oct 08 (Field Level Media) - UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is considering leaving the promotion over a pay dispute, citing the significantly higher earnings of stars like Conor McGregor. Strickland aired his grievance...
While discussions about revenge against Sean Strickland still seem to be blocked, the Frenchman decided to take action. On Wednesday, the two men found themselves in Las Vegas and the tone quickly rose.
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UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is openly contemplating vacating his title and exiting the promotion due to an escalating pay dispute. The outspoken champion, who reclaimed his title in May 2026, expressed frustration with UFC compensation compared to figures like Conor McGregor and other boxers. 🏆 UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland Threatens Exit, Prompting Fight Offer From Jake Paul.
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"McGregor makes 30 million to fight" - Sean Strickland threatens to vacate title and fight Jake Paul over UFC pay dispute
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland escalated his war of words with the promotion by threatening to give up his title, move up a division, and fight Jake Paul once he was done with the deal.
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