Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'
Key takeaways
- UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest near the White House on Sunday evening for his own safety and the safety of other attendees, according to the U.S.
- Strickland was not on the card for the UFC event held on the White House South Lawn in connection with a summer-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- Due to concerns for Strickland’s safety and the safety of event patrons, personnel from the U.S.
MMA fighter Sean Strickland is escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest on the Ellipse by law enforcement on Sunday. He was not arrested nor cited, police say. (Kevin Dietsch—Pool / Associated Press) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow June 15, 2026 10:38 AM PT 1 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest near the White House on Sunday evening for his own safety and the safety of other attendees, according to the U.S. Park Police.
Strickland was not on the card for the UFC event held on the White House South Lawn in connection with a summer-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Instead, the 35-year-old fighter attended a viewing event on the Ellipse, causing a stir among fans as he eventually entered a wrestling ring set up in the area.