UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland was escorted from the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest near the White House on Sunday evening by security personnel following an incident involving access to the event.
Video posted online showed Strickland at the fan festival interacting with attendees before security officers approached and removed him from the venue. Following the incident, Strickland stated on social media that he was not arrested and was not taken to jail, but indicated he believed he may have received a disorderly conduct citation.
As of Monday, federal authorities had not publicly confirmed whether any citation or criminal charge had been issued. Neither the White House nor the United States Secret Service had released a detailed statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the removal.
The incident occurred during UFC Freedom 250 activities held in conjunction with America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C. The event attracted national attention as part of a series of public gatherings taking place near the White House.
Prior to Sunday’s incident, Strickland had publicly claimed he was excluded from portions of the event. UFC officials disputed those claims, stating that participation and attendance decisions were based on event logistics and security requirements.
Publicly available video footage showed security personnel escorting Strickland from the venue without a visible physical confrontation. No injuries were reported.
Washington, D.C., law classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. However, as of Monday, no publicly available court records had confirmed that formal charges had been filed against the UFC champion.
Strickland remains the UFC Middleweight Champion, and no disciplinary action from the UFC had been announced as of Monday morning. Additional details regarding the incident are expected to become available as authorities and event organizers provide further information.