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Paulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout

UFC light heavyweight contender Paulo Costa issued an ultimatum to the promotion over the final contracted bout that he is owed. Costa is coming off a head-kick KO win over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in April.
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Paulo Costa Issues Ultimatum to UFC Over Final Contracted Bout

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.

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.

Money problems? UFC champ Sean Strickland threatens to vacate title, go beat up Jake Paul – ‘I’m over it’

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 […]

Jake Paul cleared after Anthony Joshua knockout, eyes UFC stars

Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year.

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 […]

Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!

Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]

Sean Strickland frustrated with UFC, considering giving up middleweight belt

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is frustrated with the fight promotion over money.

UFC Needs to Pay Up For Sean Strickland

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

Disgruntled UFC Champion Sean Strickland Considers Leaving UFC to Fight Jake Paul

UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is apparently dissatisfied with his UFC contract and is considering leaving the promotion to box Jake Paul.

Sean Strickland's Jake Paul escape plan is absurd — and entirely understandable

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.

Sean Strickland suggests he’s ready to leave UFC to fight Jake Paul amid pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Strickland says his ‘heart isn’t in MMA anymore’

Sean Strickland honestly ‘over’ with current UFC contract, teases joining Jake Paul

UFC star Sean Strickland has expressed his displeasure with his current contract and teased a jump to Jake Paul’s MVP. Just days after being in a car accident , the UFC middleweight champion mused about that possibility on social media. “I gotta be honest unless things change with the UFC Im kinda over it. McGregor makes 30 million to fight for 30 […] The post Sean Strickland honestly ‘over’ with current UFC contract, teases joining Jake Paul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

Two-time UFC champion considers leaving promotion, rages over Conor McGregor pay gap

Sean Strickland lashes out at Conor McGregor and Conor Benn

Sean Strickland threatens to leave UFC, ponders fight with Jake Paul

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expressed his unhappiness with the UFC and raised the possibility of 'scrapping' with Jake Paul.

Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars

Influencer-turned-boxer-turned potential MMA fighter Jake Paul revealed his hit list, and it includes multiple UFC superstars.Paul, who has a 12-2 record in professional boxing, is not shy about wanting to fight the best fighters in the world. After all, his last boxing match was against heavyweight slugger Anthony Joshua, who knocked him out in the […] The post Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars appeared first on HEAVY.

Jake Paul Responds After Sean Strickland Threatens to Vacate UFC Title

Sean Strickland threatens to vacate his UFC title amid a pay dispute, prompting Jake Paul to respond to a potential boxing showdown.

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.

Sean Strickland Calls for Jake Paul Fight as Boxing Star Responds

Sean Strickland has hinted at a career move that might be giving nightmares to the UFC brass. Fans have been waiting for the company to announce the champion's 1st title defence of his reclaimed 185lbs title since he defeated Khamzat Chimaev this past May. Last month, when asked on X if he's fighting #3-ranked Nassourdine …

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