The FBI defended on Monday its decision to approve the recent UFC fight at the White House, which was held after investigators accused nearly two dozen people of plotting to attack the event, including several who were still at large when the historic cage match was held.

FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia said he was confident the “main plotters” accused of planning to attack the June fight with explosive-laden drones and snipers had been apprehended before it was held, making officials “very comfortable” with approving the event to proceed on schedule, despite other suspects being on the loose. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Raia explained that the FBI and Secret Service made the decision to move forward with the UFC fight because they were surveilling the remaining suspects and believed none were in the Washington, D.C., area when the event was held.