Strickland mocked UFC salaries

Alexandr Ormanji Feb. 21, 2026, 10:35 a.m.

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland criticized the promotion's pay.

“Nobody gets paid more. What's the new bonus? $50,000? $100,000? If you say ‘no’ to the fight, they'll find some guy in the damn sandbox who'll do it for $5,000 and $5,000. That's how it works. You'll earn more at damn Walmart, dude,” Strickland said.

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