Less than two weeks after winning the 2024 Presidential candidacy, Donald Trump made an appearance at UFC 309, which featured the highly anticipated fight between Jon "Bones" Jones and Stipe Miocic.
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Upon walking into Madison Square Garden, fans arose from their seat and cheered as the 45th & 47th U.S. President Trump arrived with UFC President Dana White.
Donald Trump just walked into UFC 309 with Dana White and Elon Musk 😱pic.twitter.com/xVCz121HPl
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) November 17, 2024
To point out, Trump is no stranger to the UFC community. As many know, famous commentator Joe Rogan had the commander-in-chief as a guest on his YouTube podcast right before the election.
And Trump had actually referenced that he would be making an appearance at this event, and went on to say it would either be in a "celebration or depressed mood," depending on the election results.
Donald Trump brought Joe Rogan in for a hug as he makes his entrance at UFC 309 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8ppWlPPxBn
— James Jinnette (@james_jinnette1) November 17, 2024
Trump embraced Rogan upon seeing him again, and the crowd and fighters alike celebrated the President elect throughout the night.
🚨 The crowd at UFC just started chanting USA! USA! USA! with President Trump
WE’RE SO FREAKING BACK 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nRHuNIMLHO
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 17, 2024
Again, another fighter rushes to Trump after his fight! pic.twitter.com/ltQ81Ee5tw
— elENoCHle (@NewsBlast17) November 17, 2024
The cameras frequently pointed to Trump, who was sitting next to his buddy Elon Musk ringside.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk at UFC. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1rcvVMirBB
— SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) November 17, 2024
Ultimately, the U.S. President got to witness the "reigning, defending, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world" Jonny 'Bones' Jones win in dominant fashion.
JON JONES
WITH THE TKO VICTORY OVER STIPE MIOCIC‼️
😤😤#UFC309
💥💥🥊— Danny (@dantheboxingman) November 17, 2024
After a third-round TKO, Jones did the "Trump dance" and pointed at him.
WOW! After viciously DESTROYING his opponent, Jon Jones did the iconic Trump YMCA dance and gave the president a thumbs up👍
Jones & Trump = GOATs pic.twitter.com/VBZps1f4rY
— George (@BehizyTweets) November 17, 2024
During his victory speech Jones gave a shoutout to his friend.
"I also want to say a big thank you for President Donald Trump for being here tonight," Bones said before hyping up the crowd with USA chants.
The dance... again?! 🤣
Jon Jones pays homage to Donald Trump! #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/7dd9zocIMz
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 17, 2024
