UFC champion Sean Strickland is apparently not welcome at any UFC events in Washington DC.
Last week, Strickland accused the UFC of banning from attending the UFC White House event for criticizing President Trump.
“I made fun of Israel and Epstein. The only male American champ banned at the White House.”
“The only male American champ banned at the White House because I said Trump is owned by [Netanyahu]. That’s not public opinion it’s fact.”
UFC CEO Dana White denied that Strickland had not been banned, just not invited.
“He made it very clear he didn’t want to be part of this event and now apparently he’s banned,” White went on to say. “Nobody is banned. Nobody’s music is banned. No media members have been banned. The list goes on and on.”
On Sunday, Strickland showed up to the UFC fan fest at the Ellipse, and apparently was not welcome there either.
Strickland was immediately surrounded by security, and was escorted out by police .
Sean Strickland just got SWARMED by cops and hauled away after sneaking into the UFC White House event 😳💀 pic.twitter.com/xpQFlYhEl4
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 14, 2026