Dana White dismisses Strickland's complaints about fighter pay

UFC CEO Dana White addressed Sean Strickland's recent grievances regarding fighter pay, asserting that Strickland, the UFC middleweight champion, has been upset about various issues. Strickland has expressed frustration over negotiations for a title defense against Nassourdine Imavov, hinting at vacating his title. White pointed out that Strickland signed a new contract in May 2026 and suggested that the numbers Strickland has mentioned regarding pay are not accurate. Strickland's last fight was a win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May.

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