UFC analyst feels for Sean Strickland in dispute over pay
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Sean Strickland has expressed frustration with his pay during negotiations for his middleweight title defense against Nassourdine Imavov, whom he previously defeated in January 2023.
- Imavov confronted Strickland about delaying the fight, but Strickland remained firm, even suggesting he might move up to light heavyweight and take lackluster fights just to finish his UFC contract and move to boxing.
- Daniel Cormier acknowledged Strickland's frustrations, highlighting the risk of the rematch given Imavov's improvements and hunger, and emphasized Strickland's impressive journey to becoming a two-time UFC champion.
- Cormier sympathized with Strickland's desire for fair compensation for a dangerous rematch and expressed increased interest in the fight due to the recent developments between the fighters.
