Sean Strickland begs for UFC release in favor of Jake Paul fight
Sean Strickland has expressed a strong desire to leave the UFC in order to pursue a boxing match against Jake Paul. He believes that fighting Paul could be financially beneficial, especially given the disparity in earnings between UFC fighters and Paul. Strickland's comments highlight ongoing concerns about fighter pay within the UFC.
- ▪Sean Strickland has publicly requested to be released from his UFC contract to fight Jake Paul.
- ▪He believes that a match against Paul would be a lucrative opportunity compared to his current UFC earnings.
- ▪Strickland criticized the UFC's pay structure, stating that even a fraction of Paul's earnings would be more than what he currently makes.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 18:17:40 +0000 |
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