Sean Strickland, the UFC middleweight champion, was removed from the Freedom 250 event before it started.
The unplanned presence of Sean Strickland drew significant attention from attendees, resulting in disorder.
## What happened?
The United States Park Police Public Information Office stated that Strickland's presence caused a stir, leading to his removal by Secret Service members and other law enforcement.
Strickland was neither cited nor arrested but was told not to return to the venue for his own safety.
## Why it matters for Sean Strickland
The UFC fighter was ultimately transported back to his hotel with no issues, as reported by the U.S. Park Police on Monday, June 15.
In a series of Instagram Stories, Strickland documented his experience near the national park in Washington, D.C.
He mentioned that he may have been charged with disorderly conduct, but was unsure.
## What comes next?
Strickland expressed his gratitude to his fans, stating that being banned from the event meant a lot to him.
The incident occurred before the UFC Freedom 250 event, which was held in Washington, D.C.
As of June 15, there were no further updates on the incident.
The UFC middleweight champion is 35 years old.