Sean Strickland removed by security after sneaking into D.C.’s UFC Fan Fest

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from the promotion's fan fest near the White House following a security response before the card began. Strickland briefly appeared at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., ahead of the UFC White House event. He entered a WWE ring, interacted with fans, and was removed by security; he later mentioned possible disorderly conduct on Instagram. It remains unclear if he has been charged. Strickland said he believed he was banned over remarks about Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Dana White denied a ban, citing space and seating limits. Strickland attended the pre-fight press conference and is in his second title reign after UFC 328.