UFC Fighter Says White House Banned Him from Special Fight Event

A famous UFC fighter named Sean Strickland says the White House won't let him attend a special fight event. Strickland used to be the middleweight champion in the UFC, which is a popular fighting sport. He thinks he was banned because he criticized President Trump and U.S. policies. The White House has not said if this is true or not.

Strickland made a video on social media to talk about what happened. He said UFC bosses called him and told him he couldn't go to the event. In the video, he made jokes about not being 'Israeli enough' to attend the fight. He also apologized in a sarcastic way to Israel and President Trump.

The UFC event is called 'UFC Freedom 250' and will happen on June 14, 2026. It will take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. This is part of celebrating America's 250th birthday. The event has already upset some politicians and public figures.

Sean Strickland is known for saying exactly what he thinks about politics and social issues. He won his championship title in 2026 by beating another fighter named Khamzat Chimaev. Throughout his career, he has often gotten into trouble for controversial remarks on many different topics.

In his recent video, Strickland made several jokes about the president and his policies. He criticized Trump's actions regarding Iran and other foreign policy decisions. The fighter ended his video by saying he might still try to attend the event.