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Demetrious Johnson understands Sean Strickland's UFC pay complaints — but has one big problem with them

Mon, October 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM UTC·

Jorge Masvidal defends Sean Strickland: Boxing Jake Paul 'shouldn't even be an option'

Jorge Masvidal says UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland shouldn't be in a spot where he's disputing his pay.

UFC contender meagerly supports Sean Strickland's fighter pay stance

Brendan Allen "ain't trying to get canceled," which explains why he answered about Sean Strickland's UFC fighter pay stance the way he did.

Sean Strickland Backed in UFC Pay Dispute by Former Rival

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was backed in his pay dispute with the organization by a former rival inside the Octagon.Strickland’s pay dispute with the UFC has become public, with the middleweight champ taking to social media to express his displeasure with the contract the UFC currently has him locked into.Perhaps surprisingly, Strickland was backed […] The post Sean Strickland Backed in UFC Pay Dispute by Former Rival appeared first on HEAVY.

Brendan Allen says ‘hats off’ to Sean Strickland for talking about fighter pay

Brendan Allen discussed Sean Strickland’s latest complaints over fighter pay.

Mailbag: Does Sean Strickland speaking out change things for UFC fighters?

Answering reader questions about Sean Strickland’s outburst against the UFC

Brendan Allen backs Sean Strickland's UFC pay push: 'I like my paycheck'

Brendan Allen admits fighters are underpaid and commends Sean Strickland for speaking out on the matter.

UFC Champ Sean Strickland Torched By Dana White Over Potential Career Pivot

Dana White doesn't seem too thrilled with UFC champion Sean Strickland lately.

Dana White Shoots Down Sean Strickland’s Callout of Zuffa Boxing Champion Jai Opetaia

Sean Strickland has made his dissatisfaction with the UFC increasingly clear after his planned middleweight title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 fell through. The champion has spent the past few days openly criticizing the promotion over fighter pay and the terms of his current contract. Strickland has even considered moving up to light …

How much is a UFC title worth these days? With PPV gone, the reality is sinking in

UFC champions can no longer dream of pay-per-view riches. Now some, like middleweight titleholder Sean Strickland, seem to be feeling the sting of a harsh new reality.

'Most Biased Weak Man on the Internet' — Sean Strickland Goes Off on Ariel Helwani

Sean Strickland blasted Ariel Helwani, calling him a "biased weak man" after his show covered the UFC middleweight champion's pay dispute.

Dana White Shuts Down Sean Strickland vs. Jai Opetaia With One Word: 'No!'

Dana White laughed off Sean Strickland's callout of Jai Opetaia, saying "No," while saying Opetaia is likely to face Deontay Wilder on Fury-Joshua undercard.

Dana White shuts down unhappy Sean Strickland’s request to box Jai Opetaia

Dana White has zero interest in seeing UFC Middleweight champion, Sean Strickland, crossover into boxing to take on Zuffa Cruiserweight champion, Jai Opetaia. After all, they suck! Nevertheless, Strickland hasn’t been a happy soldier since UFC 335 was announced with a BMF belt fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes in the main event. That […]

Spinning Back Clique: Sean Strickland's fight against UFC, Brendan Allen's big win, more

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses the latest MMA news, including Sean Strickland's criticism of UFC fighter pay.

Former UFC fighter secures 7 figure new deal with KSI’s Misfits Boxing

Earlier this year, the 39-year-old Michael ‘Venom’ Page finished his contract with the UFC after defeating Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris. Shortly after, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the promotion did not offer Page a new deal despite him winning five of his six fights. Page intended to talk about his future with the UFC leadership […] The post Former UFC fighter secures 7 figure new deal with KSI’s Misfits Boxing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Julius Walker drew inspiration from Sean Strickland before UFC Vegas 122

Sean Strickland remains at odds with the UFC, but his impact is still felt in some positive ways.

Released UFC star Michael Page feels ‘free of shackles’ after switch to boxing

Page put together a solid UFC run but did not score any trademark KOs, and now he is set to box with Misfits

Michael Page reveals his Misfits pay in comparison to UFC pay

Michael Page provides an insight into what he indicates is a very lucrative contract with Misfits.

UFC Middleweight Brendan Allen Needs to Fight Elite Opponent

Brendan Allen has been fighting down the rankings lately. It's time that changed.

Michael Page reveals 'crazy' Misfits deal pays at least $3 million — more than entire UFC run combined

Michael "Venom" Page appears to have gotten a massive pay bump now that he's no longer with the UFC.

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