'I will not fight:' Sean Strickland issues ultimatum to UFC amid escalating pay dispute
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland is doubling down in his financial dispute with the UFC.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has issued an ultimatum to the organization, stating he will not fight or sign any contract until his financial dispute is resolved. This decision came after Strickland and the UFC failed to agree on pay terms for his upcoming title defense against Nassourdine Imavov. The middleweight champion, who has two championship belts, expressed his frustration on social media, stating that his heart is not in MMA anymore due to the brutal nature of the sport and potential groin and shoulder injuries.
Strickland also criticized the UFC's offer for the fight, calling it insulting. In response to Strickland's ultimatum, the UFC shifted gears, opting to headline UFC 335 on December 12 with a bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes for the BMF title. Despite his recent controversies, Strickland remains a prominent American star in the UFC, having previously upset Khamzat Chimaev and defeated Israel Adesanya.
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