UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland could be looking a misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct after sneaking into the UFC Fan Fest at the White House on Sunday.
After claiming he was banned from attending the historic event, Strickland still made his way to Washington D.C. where he was mobbed by fans during the pre-fight press conference on Friday. Strickland then attempted to find a way into the fan fest happening at the Ellipse near the White House but that plan also went awry.
While he
did manage to make it inside and actually jump in a WWE ring set up at the event, Strickland was quickly removed by security and escorted out.
Strickland wasn’t arrested but he claims he may be facing a disorderly conduct charge, which is a Class B misdemeanor in Washington D.C. punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to a $500 fine or both.
“I may have been charged with disorderly conduct. I don’t know what that is but it sounds cool,” Strickland said on Instagram. “Anyways, I just want to thank you fans. I can’t thank you guys enough. After being banned, you guys riding, supporting me, it means a lot to me.”
In a separate post, Strickland showed off a photo of him being removed from the event, led away by a slew of security officers working the show.
“Sorry you guys,” Strickland wrote. “We almost made it! Promise one day, we will set up a circle and box. Thanks for your support.”
Strickland made himself the center of attention after he claimed he was banned from attending the UFC White House card over his outspoken criticism towards President Donald Trump and his close allegiance with Israel as well as the war in Iran.
UFC CEO Dana White later scoffed at those comments and said that no one was banned from the UFC White House card — including Strickland — but with a limited number of seats available for the show, he just wasn’t on the guest list.
Still, Strickland vowed to make an appearance and he followed through on his promise before security booted him out of the event before the action started on Sunday night.
