Sean Strickland said he is not upset about missing an invitation to a UFC event at the White House this Sunday. The fighter explained that he received a call from the UFC informing him he was not cleared by White House officials.
Strickland addressed the matter directly after his recent fight. He recalled that Hunter had promised to arrange the invitation and that footage was recorded for an embedded segment. A follow-up call from the UFC confirmed the decision.
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President Trump was set to mark his 80th birthday on June 14 with a UFC event on the White House lawn as part of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary. The card of seven fights faced a one-hour delay due to thunderstorms. Officials and organizers prepared for the event despite weather concerns.
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday Sunday with a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn and an announcement of an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.
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The FBI announced it stopped a potential terrorist threat aimed at the UFC America 250 event at the White House and its attendees. The threat involved individuals from outside the National Capital Region. Officials credited quick action by the FBI and law enforcement partners for preventing any incident.