{
  "id": 13065706,
  "title": "UFC: Sean Strickland says he may quit over pay dispute and pursue a boxing match with Jake Paul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a-13065706",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:05:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a-boxing-match-with-jake-paul/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has expressed his contemplation of resigning from the promotion over pay disputes, potentially moving to light heavyweight and fighting prominent boxer Jake Paul. Strickland, 35, alluded to Conor McGregor's reported $30 million payday for a brief fight in July, contrasting it with the comparatively smaller sums his own UFC opponents receive. On social media, Strickland wrote, \"I gotta be honest unless things change with the UFC I'm kinda over it.\" He added, \"I gotta be honest unless things change with the UFC I'm kinda over it.\" Strickland, who regained the championship in May, has yet to schedule a defense and reportedly declined a matchup with Nassourdine Imavov. His decision to potentially shift to boxing is driven by perceived higher earnings and a belief that it would be easier. Strickland has criticized the UFC's pay structure in the past.",
  "summary": "UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said he is considering his future with the world's lead MMA promotion over pay, citing the amount of stars like Conor McGregor earn. Strickland aired his grievances on social media, saying he is considering giving up his title, moving up to light heavyweight to \"speed run\" through the rest of his contract and then pursue a lucrative boxing match with Jake…",
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        "title": "UFC: Sean Strickland says he may quit over pay dispute and pursue a boxing match with Jake Paul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ufc-sean-strickland-says-he-may-quit-over-pay-dispute-and-pursue-a",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:05:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}