Strickland steals the show at UFC White House press conference after being 'banned' from the event.

Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

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Sean Strickland found a way to steal the show even without a confirmed presence at the event. UFC White House, which takes place this Sunday (14). After Dana White clarified that the middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) was not banned from attending the event, but rather that he had not been invited, the American appeared in front of the press conference venue accompanied by a crowd of fans and starred in unusual moments.

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In videos released on social media, Strickland appears surrounded by admirers in a relaxed atmosphere. In the images, the fighter is having fun, even kicking the leg of one of those present, uttering insults against Donald Trump and, in the end, leaving the place running while being chased by the crowd.

Sean Strickland was off the rails after crashing the UFC White House press

Kicked a fan's leg and took off running 🤣 pic.twitter.com/lpVqMDi4Vn

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 13, 2026

Sean Strickland He was running for his life 😭

“TRUMP BANNED ME, THAT F*CKING PEDOPHILE.” https://t.co/2lri49cUBL pic.twitter.com/fq261nwqYE

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 13, 2026

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes