Sean Strickland has confirmed that a main event fight for UFC 335 is in the works, with pay negotiations currently ongoing. The booking has not yet been finalised.
Sean Strickland has indicated that he is targeting a main event slot at UFC 335, though the bout has not been finalised, with pay discussions still ongoing.
Strickland, who confirmed the negotiations himself, holds the middleweight championship and carries a professional record of 31-7-0. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Xtreme Couture, is one of the busiest strikers in the division, landing 6.04 significant strikes per minute with a reach of 76 inches. His aggressive, high-output style has defined his run to and through the middleweight title, and he has shown a willingness to fight often and at a high level throughout his career.
His opponent for the prospective main event has not been named publicly at this stage.
Why it matters
- Strickland headlining UFC 335 would be a marquee pay-per-view built around the reigning middleweight champion
- The identity of his opponent remains unconfirmed, meaning the divisional stakes and rankings picture are still taking shape
- Pay negotiations still being worked out suggests the booking could shift before anything is made official
