UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest near the White House in Washington, D.C., after security officers say his presence caused disorder. Multiple outlets report that Strickland had said he was barred or not cleared to attend the White House event, and that he appeared at the fan fest despite that claim. Accounts differ on details of how he entered, but they agree that he was not on an approved guest list and that security moved in before the scheduled start of the festivities.
The incident is described as involving U.S. Park Police and/or Secret Service, with police characterizing his “unplanned presence” as leading to disorder. One outlet also reports that Strickland posted images on social media showing him being escorted out, and that he publicly reacted to the situation online. UFC officials and Dana White are also mentioned in coverage, including a statement that Strickland was not on a limited guest list. The event continues after Strickland’s removal.
