Sean Strickland, known for his polarizing presence, secretly attended the UFC's White House press conference for Freedom 250 despite being allegedly warned away, inciting a frenzy among fans. Dana White refuted rumors about the incident, but the disruption highlighted the tournament's heightened drama.
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje stepped onto the scale Saturday morning for their main event bout, with full card weigh-in results released. Strickland's wild fan interaction overshadowed the official proceedings, though no injuries or penalties were reported.
The White House setting marks an unprecedented venue for a UFC card, drawing global attention. The co-main event also features top contenders, though specific purses have not been fully disclosed.
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to proceed as planned, with the main event between Topuria and Gaethje now confirmed. The organization has not commented on potential security changes following Strickland's stunt.
In an exclusive interview, Topuria stated he is 'already lived' the fight of his life, sizing up Gaethje's threat. Strickland has not issued a statement on the incident.