Dana White shuts down rumors of Sean Strickland White House ban

UFC CEO Dana White reportedly announced on Wednesday that middleweight champion Sean Strickland has not been banned from attending the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

The event is set to roll out on the White House’s South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, signaling an eventful celebration of 250 years of American independence.

Strickland was removed from the promotion, disqualifying him from the event because of comments he made about Trump, Israel, and the Epstein Files.

On Tuesday, White refuted the claims but said that attendance would be limited because “ there are only 4,300 tickets.”

“Of course, Sean Strickland isn't banned [from the event]," said White, who then joked: "Sean Strickland is banned from humanity. We don't want him near any human beings anywhere.”

Strickland is a divisive figure in the sport and has made homophobic and stereotypical comments about women.

“He shows up at Power Slap and starts fights, “added White. “He made it very clear he didn't want to be part of this event, and now he's banned apparently – nobody is banned. “Nobody's music is banned; no media members have been banned. The list goes on and on. Nobody's banned. Nothing's banned.”