Strickland's UFC pay complaints draw fire from Dana White
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly attacked the UFC over fighter pay and contract terms after a planned bout with Nassourdine Imavov fell apart. Fellow fighters Beneil Dariush and Demetrious Johnson have weighed in on the dispute.
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What happened
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland has openly criticized the UFC over fighter pay and the terms of his contract after his planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 collapsed. Other fighters, including UFC veteran Beneil Dariush and former champion Demetrious Johnson, have commented on the dispute.
Why it matters
The dispute raises questions about how fighters are paid and whether Strickland wants to remain a UFC fighter, given the contract he signed before becoming champion.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 3:00 PM ET: Strickland's public criticism of the UFC over fighter pay drew attention from fight commentators.
- Oct 13, 1:21 AM ET: Strickland's planned title defense against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 fell through, and he kept criticizing the promotion.
- Oct 14, 4:00 AM ET: Dana White dismissed Strickland's latest complaints about fighter pay, citing a new deal.
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