Not everyone is sold on the framing. UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson has questioned Strickland's complaints, pointing out he went through his own pay battle with the promotion nearly a decade ago.
Strickland isn't the only one venting.
Michael Page already made his exit. The former UFC fighter says his three fight Misfits Boxing deal pays more than his entire run in the UFC, complete with seven figure paydays, and says the move leaves him feeling free.
Fans are rallying behind Strickland after he posted on X about fighter pay.