Sean Strickland criticizes UFC sponsors on social media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Sean Strickland expressed strong discontent with UFC sponsors, particularly criticizing brands like Budlight and Dodge. The middleweight champion, who last fought at UFC 328 in May, stated on X that he 'hates 99% of the UFC sponsors' except for Monster. He mentioned instances involving sponsorship decisions he found problematic and reiterated his preference for buying Ford vehicles over others associated with the UFC. Strickland was expected to defend his title against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 335 but that fight has not materialized due to reported disputes over pay.
- •Strickland criticized various UFC sponsors on social media.
- •He previously defeated Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the middleweight title.
- •A title defense against Imavov is in dispute over pay.
- •Strickland's comments included specific grievances against Budlight and Dodge.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland bashes UFC sponsors: 'I hate 99% of them'
"Sean Strickland isn't one that keeps his thoughts to himself. The two-time middleweight champion regularly weighs in on politics, economics, lifestyles and
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