WEIGHING IN
WEIGHING IN
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JOSH THOMSON SOUNDS OFF! SEAN STRICKLAND & PAULO COSTA DEMAND MORE UFC MONEY?!
1 hour 28 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2026 at 1:41 pm.
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šŸ’° ARE UFC FIGHTERS FINALLY PUSHING BACK ON FIGHTER PAY?
Josh Thomson is answering your questions on this special Weighing In Q&A, breaking down the latest fighter-pay drama involving Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa — and what it could mean for the future of the UFC!
Sean Strickland has publicly criticized his UFC pay and questioned whether staying with the promotion makes sense financially. Meanwhile, Paulo Costa has laid out his options to the UFC over his final contracted fight, including increasing his pay for a five-round bout or releasing him from his contract.
🄊 IN THIS Q&A:
šŸ’° SEAN STRICKLAND vs. THE UFC — why he's speaking out about fighter pay
šŸ’„ PAULO COSTA'S ULTIMATUM — pay him more, book his contracted fight, or release him?
šŸ† Should UFC champions earn significantly more?
šŸŽ™ļø Josh Thomson's take on fighter leverage and contract negotiations
šŸ’µ How much should top UFC fighters actually be making?
šŸ‘Š Could more fighters start demanding better deals?
šŸ”„ Your questions, Josh's answers, and unfiltered MMA talk!
Is fighter pay becoming a breaking point for UFC stars? And do fighters have enough leverage to force real change?
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