(José Niño, Headline USA) UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland claims he was barred from attending UFC Freedom 250 at the White House because he criticized Israel and President Donald Trump, and plans to show up anyway with his championship belt and a bullhorn to protest outside the gates.
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled for June 14, 2026, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday, on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day anniversary. The invite-only event will host roughly 5,000 attendees selected by the UFC and Trump administration, including military personnel and VIPs, with no public ticket sales. The main card features UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria defending against interim champion Justin Gaethje, plus Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship.
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