Rain or shine, thousands of fighting fans were pumped to celebrate America during the UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14, where cage fighters duked it out in a stunning display on the White House South Lawn.
But one fighter, who wasn’t invited to the controversial event, appeared to cause a commotion at a Fan Fest event near the White House.
Who is Sean Strickland? And why did he get booted from the White House’s premiere fighting event. Here’s what you need to know.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/06/14/sports/sean-strickland-thrown-out-of-ufc-freedom-250-fan-fest/
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