UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he is considering vacating his title and leaving the promotion, while also floating a move up to light heavyweight. Multiple outlets report that his frustrations escalate through social media, linked to a broader pay and contract disagreement with the UFC.
NDTV and Yahoo Sports say Strickland is also open to pursuing a boxing fight with Jake Paul, after he completes his current UFC deal. NDTV reports Paul sends an immediate offer in response. Yahoo Sports adds that Strickland’s planned rematch with Nassourdine Imavov is not booked, with the dispute cited as a factor, while contract discussions and compensation concerns remain unresolved.
Across coverage, the story centers on Strickland’s UFC future and whether he stays in the title picture. The outlets differ mainly on emphasis—some foreground the potential boxing matchup with Jake Paul, while others highlight how the pay dispute threatens his next fight and could change his weight-division plans.
