Sean Strickland Wants To Leave The UFC & Fight Jake Paul After Learning Paul Made $70 Million Last Year
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Last updated: May 26, 2026
UFC champion Sean Strickland expressed a desire to leave his UFC contract and fight Jake Paul after learning about Paul's significant earnings. Strickland believes a fight with Paul would be more financially rewarding than his entire UFC career.
- Strickland's motivation stems from Jake Paul's appearance on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, with an estimated $70 million earned last year.
- During a live stream, Strickland reacted to this financial success by stating his intention to leave the UFC to fight Paul, urging the organization to release him from his contract.
- This is not the first time Strickland has publicly discussed fighting Paul for financial gain, explicitly stating he could earn more money fighting Paul than through his entire UFC tenure.
- Despite his interest in the financial aspect, Strickland also disparaged Paul's fighting abilities, referencing a sparring session with Mike Perry as evidence of Paul's perceived lack of skill.
