Brendan Allen Supports Sean Strickland's Comments on Fighter Pay

Brendan Allen, who recently defeated Christian Leroy Duncan, weighed in on the controversy surrounding champion Sean Strickland. Strickland has recently criticized his own earnings and threatened to void his contract to pursue boxing. While Allen stated he is personally satisfied with his own pay, he acknowledged that fighters are statistically underpaid.

Allen praised Strickland for taking a public stand on the issue, though he emphasized that he was not trying to jeopardize his own relationship with UFC management. The middleweight noted his appreciation for his current career path while admitting he would welcome higher earnings. Strickland’s comments have drawn significant attention, including a confrontation from contender Nassourdine Imavov at the UFC Performance Institute.