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.
Two Virginia residents have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House South Lawn. The June 14 fight is part of President Donald Trump’s America 250 commemorations. The complaint argues the event exceeds executive authority and improperly uses federal property for commercial gain.
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President Trump will host seven UFC fights on the White House lawn on Sunday. The event coincides with his 80th birthday, Flag Day and celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.