Sean Strickland was offered to fight Paulo Costa at UFC302 on June 1st, but initially turned it down due to money concerns. Costa claimed Strickland refused the fight, prompting Strickland to clarify that he never says no, only asks 'how much.' Strickland later revealed he was offered less than $400K for the fight and had to decline. Despite initial hesitations, Strickland eventually agreed to the matchup, with the lead-up to the fight expected to be intense.
‘Let’s Do Some Bleeding!’ Strickland Grants Costa’s ‘Wish’ https://t.co/K6fgPCKzbj
Sean Strickland says he met with the UFC and they are happy to give him more money to fight Paulo Costa at #ufc302 in Newark, New Jersey. https://t.co/pq3hlDIiRd
Sean Strickland agrees to fight Paulo Costa, UFC 302 matchup in works https://t.co/V2BqB3wcr3
The lead up to the Sean Strickland vs Paulo Costa fight is going to be wild Whoever makes the other cry at the press conference wins
Sean Strickland accepting the Paulo Costa fight: https://t.co/2tPuLfsVPd
Sean Strickland. Paulo Costa... Sign us up! 🍿👀 https://t.co/LGQybROTF2
After meeting with the UFC, Sean Strickland hints at an upcoming fight against Paulo Costa 👀 (via. @SStricklandMMA) #UFC #MMA https://t.co/oOSq4iL9bc
It looks like we may be getting Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa very soon 👀🔥 https://t.co/Ozi0i8cOfw
Looks like Strickland/Costa is happening. https://t.co/Ci2bE2rUl2
I’m not gonna lie Strickland openly discussing how exploitative the UFCs revenue split is makes me respect him even if I don’t like most of his mannerisms. He’s in a position of leverage via being well known & he’s telling everyone about what really goes down. https://t.co/6EqKkesJUL
Sean Strickland airs his frustrations over UFC's fighter pay 👀 https://t.co/549DbVdK72
🚨NEW: Sean Strickland reveals he was offered less than $400K to fight Paulo Costa on seven weeks notice at #UFC302 on June 1, and had to turn down the fight. #UFC #MMA https://t.co/EuRIgFaYD6
Sean Strickland hints "cut-throat" UFC offer for last-minute fight that Paulo Costa claims he rejected 👀 Full details here: https://t.co/PfZEqullVQ https://t.co/eDeW4s4dWg
Sean Strickland Responds to Ducking Accusations From Paulo Costa https://t.co/OEKRUIscwX
Strickland. Wants. MONEY. https://t.co/8k7oVo7nko
Paulo Costa says Sean Strickland turned down #UFC302 fight; ex-champ alludes to reason why https://t.co/up054GSwhu
Sean Strickland reveals some details about his offer to fight Paulo Costa at #UFC302 👀💰 https://t.co/ievOj4iz0s
Sean Strickland has provided some clarity on recent fight negotiations. https://t.co/z2IjtzH7Lb
Sean Strickland gives an insight into his offer to fight Paulo Costa. https://t.co/2Pp1gHmGMy
Sean Strickland responds to Paulo Costa's claims of refusing to fight him 👀 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/3TiIrkYBPN
🚨NEW: Paulo Costa says Sean Strickland turned down a fight against him at #UFC302 in Newark, New Jersey on June 1. Strickland says turning away the bout came down to money. 👀 “UFC suggest I fight Jared Cannonier. It’s a nice fight. I love the idea to fight Cannonier. .. But… https://t.co/wQwGfP0j60
🚨NEW: Paulo Costa says Sean Strickland turned down a fight against him at #UFC302 in Newark, New Jersey on June 1. Strickland says turning away the bout came down to money. 👀 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/p3bNsKw5eF
Paulo Costa said Sean Strickland turned down a fight with him in June because he wanted more money 💰 #UFC https://t.co/S33nugr4vb
Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland talk about a potential fight 👀 https://t.co/dZAu52RgRo
Paulo Costa: Sean Strickland turned down fight with me, Strickland responds https://t.co/VP3tSFWsHj
Sean Strickland responds to Paulo Costa claiming he turned down a fight against him at #UFC302 on June 1st: “I never say no, I say ‘how much’ lol” (via. IG / @SStricklandMMA) #UFC #MMA https://t.co/WqZxmHiHOa
Paulo Costa says that the UFC initially wanted him to fight Jared Cannonier in June, but recently they offered him to fight Sean Strickland on June 1st at #UFC302 He says Sean Strickland turned it down 😬 (via. @coachandcasual) #UFC #MMA https://t.co/RRmgXTrYct
Strickland turned down a Paulo Costa fight?? 👀 https://t.co/5UH0de2dEe