UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was in attendance at the UFC Freedom 250 pre-fight presser at the Lincoln Memorial.
Strickland recently made headlines after claiming he had been banned from attending the historic White House event despite being an American UFC champion. Dana White later cleared the air, confirming that Strickland was not banned but simply was not invited.
Despite the situation, Strickland attended the presser and was swarmed by fans after the police asked him to take off his hoodie. The 35-year-old later addressed the incident on social media, stating (h/t Home of Fight on X):
“You guys, boys in blue, just saved my life. We almost d**d.
These cops came up to me and told me to take off my hoodie. I take my hoodie off, and they shone a flashlight in my face. All of a sudden, the crowd forms and I just take the f**k off.”
Check out Sean Strickland’s comments below:
Sean Strickland steals the spotlight at UFC Freedom 250 presser after White House invite controversy
Sean Strickland appeared to enjoy himself at the press conference. Recent footage showed Strickland engaging in banter and friendly sparring sessions with fans before sprinting away from the venue as they chased after him.
Check out the post below:
Strickland recently shocked the MMA world after beating Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. While he has a habit of making controversial statements, the decision not to invite him to the promotion’s most historic event has still raised plenty of questions.
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