Diego Lopes won his UFC White House bout in the second round after receiving crucial advice from a cornerman.
Diego Lopes defeated his opponent at the UFC White House event. He opened the card and finished the fight in the second round.
Lopes credited advice from one of his cornermen, described as a fellow fighter, for the victory. The fighter noted that the bout was the best way to open the card.
The event was presented as UFC Freedom 250 and sponsored by Crypto.com and Ram Trucks.
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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.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed its card for the Freedom 250 event following weigh-ins on Sunday.
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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.
Federal authorities foiled a plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House lawn using explosive-laden drones and snipers. The scheme involved at least 23 people and targeted politicians including Senator Marsha Blackburn.