More than 4,000 people attended a series of UFC fights hosted Sunday at the White House, including President Donald Trump, White House officials and members of the armed services.
Among the winners was UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes, who scored a knockout victory in the in the second round of the opening fight.
Lopes has strong ties to Oklahoma through his training connection with Oklahoma State University wrestling.
Diego Lopes earned a knockout victory on the South Lawn after preparing alongside Oklahoma State wrestlers in Stillwater
White House hosts UFC event
The fights took place on the White House South Lawn and drew thousands of spectators.
The crowd included members of the administration, military personnel and UFC athletes competing in front of a national audience.
Oklahoma connection runs deep
While competing on one of the sport’s biggest stages, Lopes continues to spend much of his training time in Stillwater.
Training with the Cowboys
Lopes regularly trains under Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor and works with several Cowboy wrestlers as part of his preparation.
The sessions provide high-level wrestling experience and have become a key part of his training camp routine.
