Miami — The main attraction early in Saturday night’s UFC 327 was not any of the fighters, but rather President Donald Trump.
Trump entered the Cascia Center shortly after 9 p.m. to watch the light heavyweight bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Uhlberg. He was accompanied by Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a number of Trump family members.
As Kid Rock’s song blared from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was waiting for him. Also nearby was Sergio Gore, the US ambassador to India.
Trump shook hands with the audience on the floor and gestured to greet Joe Rogan, the podcast host who also works as a color commentator for the UFC.
Trump gave several smiles to the cameras.
Earlier, on his way to the arena, Trump’s Truth Social account posted an advertisement that appeared to be for a UFC fight at the White House on June 14, Trump’s 80th birthday.
A crowd of onlookers were seen filming the presidential motorcade upon its arrival.
With former champion Alex Pereira vacating the belt to advance and challenge for the interim heavyweight crown at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Ulberg (14-1-0) earned his spot over Prochazka (32-5-1) in the main event of Saturday’s card.
In the co-main event, Azamat Merzkanov (17-0-0) used A The right roundhouse is at the head Paulo Costa (15-5-0) fell and ended the match at the 1:23 mark of the third round.
Murzakanov climbed into the octagon after his victory to shake hands with Trump, and the president praised him. Murzakanov acknowledged Trump during his post-fight interview with Rogan.
Josh Hockett (9-0-0) and Curtis Blaydes (19-6-0) beat each other in Night fightAs Trump excitedly watched the heavyweights while fans chanted “That’s awesome!” While the fighters were smearing each other’s faces with blood. Hockett won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In their light heavyweight bout, Dominick Reyes (16-5-0) defeated Johnny Walker (22-10-0) by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Featherweight Cub Swanson (32-14-0) He ended a famous career With a devastating first-round TKO of Nate Landwehr (18-9-0). The 42-year-old Swanson overpowered Landwehr with a flurry of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.
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