Sean Strickland Signed a New 6-Fight Deal Before UFC 328, Financial Details Revealed
New reports suggest that Sean Strickland still has 5 fights left on his contract after UFC 328 bout but is unhappy with the financials.
Recent reports have been circulating about Sean Strickland's dissatisfaction with his UFC contract and the financial details behind his earnings. The middleweight champion, who was supposed to face Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335, has been vocal about his frustrations on social media. Strickland has also expressed interest in moving up to the light heavyweight division and potentially facing Jake Paul, possibly for a larger payday.
However, facts have emerged that debunk the widely circulated claims of his $400,000 per fight pay structure. According to MMA Junkie reporter Mike Bohn, Strickland actually signed a new six-fight deal with the UFC before the Imavov bout. Bohn clarified that while Strickland earns more than $1 million for each fight, including his victory against Khamzat Chimaev, the $400,000-to-show and $400,000-to-win deal is inaccurate.
Moreover, Bohn revealed that the terms of title-fight bonuses and subsequent title defenses are typically negotiated beforehand. He explained that the new contract already covered these aspects, which is why Strickland appeared to be seeking changes in his recent statements. The veteran reporter also noted that fighters sometimes opt to negotiate new deals on a fight-by-fight basis, depending on various factors.
With the situation still unclear, Strickland's future with the UFC hangs in the balance as he weighs his options for better terms in his upcoming fights.
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