Banned UFC fighter removed from White House event by US Secret Service

UFC champion Sean Strickland has seemingly been removed from a UFC White House fan festival by the US Secret Service, after he turned up despite claiming to be banned. In the weeks leading up to UFC Freedom 250, which culminates in seven bouts on the South Lawn on Sunday, Strickland claimed he was not allowed to attend the fight card or the preceding events – namely Friday’s press conference at the Lincoln Memorial or Saturday’s weigh-in at the Ellipse. But on Saturday, he filmed himself walking through a fan festival, seemingly at the Ellipse, before photos were taken of the controversial American star being removed by Secret Service members. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/sean-strickland-ufc-white-house-banned-freedom-250-b2995611.html Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Police presence at UFC Freedom 250. See the deployment of bicycle units, mounted officers, and tactical vehicles on the scene. This footage documents the law enforcement operations during the UFC Freedom 250 event. If you are interested in crowd control logistics or how police secure large-scale athletic gatherings, this video provides a direct look at the tactical resources utilized by local authorities. The clip captures the scale of the police response, featuring multiple units including mounted patrol and specialized tactical vehicles stationed near the venue entrance. Viewers can observe the positioning of officers on bicycles as they manage the crowd flow and maintain perimeter security around the UFC Freedom 250 display. Subscribe for more event security breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see coverage of other public safety operations.