UFC confirms Sean Strickland’s new contract despite his pay criticism
UFC CEO Dana White said that middleweight champion Sean Strickland signed a new contract in May, despite the fighter’s recent public complaints about UFC compensation. Strickland had earlier accused the promotion of underpaying fighters and limiting their retirement options, and he hinted at a possible move to boxing after his contract expires. Former champion Daniel Cormier described the dispute as understandable and urged the organization to address it, while analysts said the remarks were unlikely to alter UFC’s pay structure.