Tkachuk brothers and Logan Paul participate in pre-fight activities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk took part in the pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the Ellipse, which is near the White House. The event occurred in conjunction with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. It welcomed fans for a watch party while VIP attendees gathered around the Octagon. The Tkachuks engaged with fans, discussing their interest in UFC, while Logan Paul also entertained the crowd. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made an appearance, later escorted away due to a disturbance. Despite initial weather concerns, the event was able to proceed without storms.
- •Matthew and Brady Tkachuk participated in UFC Freedom 250 pre-fight events.
- •The watch party took place at the Ellipse on June 14.
- •Sean Strickland's presence led to a brief disruption before his removal.
- •Initial weather concerns did not impact the event.
- •Crowd engagement included a 'USA!' chant and post-fight discussions.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse
"Hockey star Matthew Tkachuk was ready to see some carnage at the White House. Tkachuk and his brother Brady — no strangers to occasional pugilism on the ice — were part of pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. While the crowd around the Octagon was full of VIPs, the Ellipse — an expansive lawn between the White House and Washington Monument — hosted a viewing party for the more common fan.
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