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Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland expressed frustration on social media about being underpaid and underappreciated by the UFC despite being the current middleweight champion.
- He criticized the UFC for overpaying Conor McGregor and signing boxer Conor Benn, signaling his intent to leave the promotion after his contract ends to pursue boxing matches, including a potential fight with Jake Paul.
- Strickland highlighted his accomplishments in MMA, including wins over top fighters like Israel Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev, but emphasized his desire to transition to boxing and win a boxing title.
- He accused the UFC of not paying fighters enough to retire comfortably, forcing them to continue fighting and risk damaging their legacies.
- Strickland stated he still wants to fight but will prioritize opportunities that offer better compensation, even if that means participating in novelty boxing matches outside the UFC.
