"Even for the people that thought this was going to be some big political statement or something, this wasn't.
This was Americans, all Americans celebrating the birthday."
He expressed hope that the high-profile venue would attract a broader audience ahead of the company's International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
Main Event and Future Plans
Inside the cage, Justin Gaethje secured the UFC lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria, earning a combined $825,000 in bonuses.
Gaethje admitted that touring the West Wing and viewing historical documents before his bout created an unusual pre-fight experience.
"Usually, I kind of blank out when it comes to getting ready to walk to the cage," Gaethje said.
"It was pretty crazy, looking at the Declaration of Independence. The original one."
The organization is now preparing for UFC 329 in Nevada, featuring the return of Conor McGregor.
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President Donald Trump attended the seven-card event with his family, later posting on Truth Social that the night was "PERFECT!"
