Sean Strickland Considers Leaving UFC Amid Pay Disputes

Sean Strickland has indicated that he may be finished with the UFC, following a recent altercation with Nassourdine Imavov at the UFC’s Performance Institute.

There is uncertainty regarding whether Strickland will defend his middleweight championship, as he has contemplated vacating the title. He has voiced concerns about his earnings as champion and the physical toll MMA has taken on him.

Strickland has expressed a strong interest in boxing, suggesting that if he is forced to continue fighting in the UFC, he would adopt a less engaging style to provoke fan discontent. He also referenced Jake Paul, highlighting the financial opportunities in boxing compared to MMA.