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Recent News on Sherdog.com · Jun 2, 2025

Sean Strickland Slams UFC’s Fighter Recruitment Strategy

Sean Strickland isn’t happy with the increasing number of foreigners on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster.

Strickland recently went off on the composition of the UFC’s roster. According to the former middleweight champ, the UFC’s unwillingness to spend is the reason behind the dwindling number of Americans. Strickland explained that the UFC’s fight purse at the entry level doesn’t suffice for Americans due to the high cost of living. However, Strickland claims foreigners are happy to fight for the same amount. While Strickland admits that top UFC stars are well paid, he claims Walmart workers earn more than an entry-level UFC fighter.

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