UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland faces the possibility of being stripped of his title amid an escalating dispute with the promotion, according to a report published Friday.
Strickland captured the belt with a split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. However, a subsequent "one-sided war" with UFC officials has put his championship status in jeopardy, with sources suggesting the organization may strip him of the title.
The situation remains fluid, and no official announcement has been made by UFC regarding Strickland's title status.
