Sean Strickland escorted from White House UFC event amidst fan chaos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sean Strickland attended Donald Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, despite not being invited. He appeared on the Ellipse where fans gathered to watch the fights, but was escorted away by Secret Service when his presence caused a disturbance. Strickland claimed he was at risk and thanked fans for their support, while insisting he hadn't broken any laws. UFC CEO Dana White stated that no one was banned from the event, contradicting Strickland's claims about his political stance impacting his invitation.
- •Strickland sneaked into the UFC Freedom 250 fan event on the Ellipse.
- •His arrival caused disorder, prompting Secret Service intervention.
- •Strickland claimed potential charges of disorderly conduct.
- •UFC CEO Dana White denied that Strickland was banned from the event.
- •Strickland thanked supporters on social media during his exit.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Trump’s Ally Turned Critic Sean Strickland Removed From White House UFC Event
"Sean Strickland didn’t let a lack of an invitation to Donald Trump‘s UFC Freedom 250 stop him from attending. The The Trump’s Ally Turned Critic Sean Strickland Removed From White House UFC Event first appeared on The Blast
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