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Dana White adds $50K UFC 331 bonus with one unusual catch

One fighter will have a chance to earn an extra $50,000 when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Los Angeles on Sept. 19 for UFC 331.
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Sean Strickland is ready to trade UFC gold for Jake Paul money. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion has threatened to surrender his 185-pound title, move up to Light Heavyweight, and burn through the remaining fights on his contract after becoming increasingly frustrated with his pay. “I gotta be honest: unless things change […]

UFC champion Sean Strickland receives support from Jorge Masvidal amid his pay dispute

A few days ago, UFC middleweight Champion Sean Strickland expressed his resentment over his existing UFC contract . Strickland then followed it up by teasing a jump to Jake Paul’s MVP. Hours after Strickland expressed his frustrations over his UFC pay and fair pay dispute, he launched another video on social media, where he publicly slammed the […] The post UFC champion Sean Strickland receives support from Jorge Masvidal amid his pay dispute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sean Strickland threatens UFC exit, eyes Jake Paul money fight

Sean Strickland has yet again publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with fighter pay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight

UFC Middleweight Champion has threatened to leave the UFC "unless things change" with regards to the ongoing negotiations for his next fight. The post Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

UFC Needs to Pay Up For Sean Strickland

The UFC middleweight champion has made his pay dispute with the promotion public.

Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

Sean Strickland threatens boring fights if UFC doesn’t pay: ‘I’ll stick and move and you’ll boo’

Sean Strickland says a lot of crazy things, and then often says the exact opposite a day later. So there was always a decent chance that his blow-up towards the UFC would be a temporary thing, and he’d settle down after getting a good night’s sleep and maybe a small bump to his champion’s pay. […]

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UFC fighters aren't paid enough to retire, says Strickland

Sean Strickland says UFC fighters are not paid enough money to retire from the sport on their own terms.

Sean Strickland rages amid pay dispute, threatens to vacate UFC title and leave promotion

Sean Strickland's ongoing contract dispute with the UFC may be getting even messier.

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

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to crash out on X (formerly Twitter) over his promotion refusing to pay him well to fight. Strickland was a leading candidate to headline UFC 335 on December 12th in Las Vegas, but money issues led to the UFC booking a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Diego […]

‘Cringe’ Sean Strickland reacts to Nassourdine Imavov’s UFC PI ambush

Sean Strickland wasn’t impressed by Nassourdine Imavov’s Performance Institute bit

Sean Strickland Threatens to Give Up UFC Middleweight Title and Move to Boxing Over Pay Dispute

After UFC 335 did not feature Sean Strickland, the 185lbs champion has publicly called out the company over his low payday.

Sean Strickland’s UFC future at risk amid escalating pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland voices his frustrations with the promotion

Disgruntled Sean Strickland shares 'quiet part out loud that nobody says' about UFC

Sean Strickland is not happy with the UFC – and released a video Thursday blaming the promotion for ruining legacies.

UFC 334 loses lightweight bout after double withdrawal

UFC 334 in November is down a fight.

Sean Strickland Accuses UFC of Exploiting Fighters and Damaging Their Legacies

Sean Strickland's latest attack on the UFC highlights a fatal flaw in how the company handles its fighters and their long term security.

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