U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Patrick Byrne (center), the Commanding Officer of School of Infantry-West and Sergeant Major Damian Rodriguez (right), the Sergeant Major of School of Infantry-West, are presented with a championship belt during a Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Mike Hart, left, a ring announcer, and Benson Henderson, the guest of honor and former professional mixed martial artist, deliver remarks during an MMA Fight held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines and guests attend an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Aidan Salazar, an amateur fighter with Xtreme Couture, prepares for an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Moises Oslin, right, an amateur fighter with Team Overtime, kicks his opponent during an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Daniel Sanchez, an amateur fighter with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, participates in an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

An amateur fighter participates in an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Amateur fighters participate in an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Amateur fighters participate in an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Daniel Sanchez, right, an amateur fighter with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, has his hand raised during an MMA Fight Night held at the School of Infantry-West parade deck at Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California, March 15, 2024. The MMA Fight Night consisted of amateur fighters going head-to-head in eight sanctioned bouts. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton to promote base cohesion, increase morale, provide entertainment, and to prioritize quality of life for Marines, Sailors, and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)