Demetrious Johnson weighs in on Sean Strickland contract dispute

Sean Strickland has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with his current compensation as the UFC middleweight champion. In response to the ongoing situation, Demetrious Johnson noted that fighters have the option to honor their existing agreements or choose not to compete if they are unhappy with the financial terms.

Johnson suggested that Strickland’s current position might be a result of signing a long-term deal that he did not expect to remain under while holding a championship. He advised that if the fighter is seeking higher payouts, such as those available in boxing, he should publicly address his intentions to relinquish his title or exit the sport.