Bryce Mitchell criticizes government role in UFC White House event
Forbes • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:11 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Bantamweight Bryce Mitchell expressed his discontent with the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 at the White House. Criticizing government involvement in sports, he stated that hosting such events detracts from its core duty to protect citizens. His remarks followed comments from middleweight champion Sean Strickland, who claimed he was banned from attending the event due to his political views. Mitchell, preparing to fight undefeated prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, emphasized the need for a strong governmental focus on protecting its citizens rather than providing entertainment.
- •Bryce Mitchell opposes government hosting sports events at the White House.
- •Sean Strickland claims he was banned from attending due to political views.
- •Mitchell will fight Santiago Luna on June 6 at UFC Vegas 118.
- •He argues government should focus on protecting citizens, not entertainment.
- 3:01 PMForbes — UFC Fighters Sean Strickland And Bryce Mitchell Slam White House Fight - Forbes
- 7:11 AMYahoo Sports — Bryce Mitchell criticizes UFC White House event: 'Our government is desecrating its role'
"Middleweight champion Sean Strickland revealed on Wednesday that he was 'banned' from attending the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14 at the White House. According to Strickland, criticism of Israel, the war in Iran and the handling of the Epstein Files led to him being uninvited. During the UFC ...
"UFC champion Sean Strickland claimed he was banned from attending the upcoming fight at the White House, but quipped he may show up with a bullhorn anyway to stage a “peaceful protest.”
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External links- ForbesJun 4, 2026, 3:01 PMUFC Fighters Sean Strickland And Bryce Mitchell Slam White House Fight - Forbes
UFC champion Sean Strickland claimed he was banned from attending the upcoming fight at the White House, but quipped he may show up with a bullhorn anyway to stage a “peaceful protest.”
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:11 AMBryce Mitchell criticizes UFC White House event: 'Our government is desecrating its role'
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland revealed on Wednesday that he was 'banned' from attending the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14 at the White House. According to Strickland, criticism of Israel, the war in Iran and the handling of the Epstein Files led to him being uninvited. During the UFC ...
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