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Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov Clash at UFC Performance Institute Over Stalled Middleweight Title Fight

Nassourdine Imavov had a heated confrontation with Sean Strickland at the UFC PI over their reported middleweight title bout.

Dricus Du Plessis: Nassourdine Imavov hasn't evolved enough to beat Sean Strickland

Dricus Du Plessis doesn't feel good about Nassourdine Imavov's chances of avenging his loss to Sean Strickland.

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 …

Sean Strickland Open to Vacating UFC Middleweight Title

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said that he is willing to vacate his title and move up to light heavyweight.Strickland is being targeted for a rematch against rival Nassourdine Imavov, but a public pay dispute has led to this fight not being booked yet.Things got ugly on Wednesday, when Strickland went to social media to […] The post Sean Strickland Open to Vacating UFC Middleweight Title appeared first on HEAVY.

Dricus du Plessis Predicts Strickland vs. Imavov 2 UFC Title Fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis predicted the rumored upcoming title fight between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov.Nothing is official yet, but it appears that the UFC will book Strickland vs. Imavov for the UFC middleweight title sometime in early 2027.Strickland previously defeated Imavov via unanimous decision in a light heavyweight bout in January […] The post Dricus du Plessis Predicts Strickland vs. Imavov 2 UFC Title Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

Midnight Mania! Imavov Confronts Strickland At UFC PI

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Sean Strickland ponders vacating UFC title, departing promotion over pay dispute

Sean Strickland spoke out against UFC pay in a series of tweets Wednesday indicating he's considering vacating his title to expedite his contract.

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

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland voices his frustrations with the promotion

Sean Strickland Trashes the UFC: ‘They Just Don’t Care Anymore’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland trashed the organization, saying that “they just don’t care anymore.”Strickland has not fought since he beat Khamzat Chimaev in a big upset at UFC 328 in May to capture the promotion’s 185 lbs title.He was supposed to fight top contender Nassourdine Imavov in a rematch before the end of the […] The post Sean Strickland Trashes the UFC: ‘They Just Don’t Care Anymore’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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 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. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

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.

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.

Sean Strickland: 'My heart isn't in MMA anymore'

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he's over mixed martial arts.