UFC Champion Strickland Removed from Freedom 250 Fan Fest Near White House
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest near the White House by authorities due to concerns for his and public safety.
Michael Rothstein Jun 15, 2026, 12:34 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein, based in Atlanta, is a reporter on ESPN's investigative and enterprise team. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49068258/ufc-strickland-removed-freedom-250-fan-fest-security)._
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