How did Sean Strickland threaten to leave UFC to fight Jake Paul via an ad for ‘Avatar’?

UFC Champion Sean Strickland recently voiced his discontent with his current UFC contract, hinting at a potential move to Jake Paul's MVP organization. Just days following a car accident, the middleweight champion addressed the possibility of joining MVP. After exchanging words with Jake Paul, Strickland shared another video expressing his frustration with the UFC.

"I fought for the title four times, I won it twice, beat all the boogeymen of the division," Strickland stated. "I fought half the division already; I want to box. I want to go put a f***ing boxing title on my mantle. I deserve it. I don’t even do MMA, I just box. I will put hands on any boxer." If Jake Paul is willing to offer a substantial amount of money to fight him, Strickland, who is still under contract with UFC, would be open to joining Zuffa Boxing and taking on the cruiserweight champion.

Strickland added that after UFC, the top champions often lose their motivation and the UFC doesn't pay them enough to be satisfied with their careers. He emphasized his desire to fight and box, aiming to win a boxing title. At present, neither Jake Paul nor anyone from the MVP/PFL, Zuffa Boxing has commented on Strickland's statements.