What It Was Like Inside the Historic UFC Freedom 250 Event at the White House

Over 4,000 spectators gathered on the South Lawn of the White House for the historic UFC Freedom 250 event, making it a night to remember.

The event saw 14 fighters compete in a mixed martial arts extravaganza, with a 92-foot structure called 'The Claw' set up just steps away from the Oval Office.

President Trump and UFC President Dana White arrived at a 30-foot cage where the fights took place, surrounded by VIP guests including Mark Zuckerberg and active military members.

The event celebrated America's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday, with a special guest appearance by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The card was unique, with fighters walking out to the cage through the White House, accompanied by the Marine Band playing before fights and during breaks in the action.

The event also marked a culmination of the friendship between White and Trump, who have supported each other on the political trail.

Key moments from the event included Diego Lopes' brutal knockout of Steve Garcia and Bo Nickal's impressive victory over Kyle Daukaus.

The main event saw Justin Gaethje deliver a stunning fourth-round TKO victory over Ilila Topuria, with the crowd and President Trump in attendance.

UFC fighters typically walk out to bouts from the bowels of an arena, but this time they went through the White House to get to the cage.

The event was a celebration of America's armed services, with thousands of active military members in attendance.

The UFC and White House event marked a unique moment in sports history, with a sold-out crowd and a star-studded lineup.

Greg Rosenstein is the sports editor for NBC News Digital.