Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: April 10, 2023, 19:41 IST
Donald Trump at UFC 287 (Twitter)
Donald Trump was pictured with Dana White. Mike Tyson and Kid Rock at UFC 287
Former US President Donald Trump obtained a rousing reception when he made a shock look on the UFC 287 in Miami, Florida on Saturday. Trump’s UFC look comes simply days after he was indicted by the jury. Trump set historical past final week by being the primary former US President to face prison fees. The indictment, nonetheless, had no bearing on the group’s temper. The 76-year-old got here out on the Kaseya Center in the course of the last section of the Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Cutis combat on the preliminary card of the UFC 287. Fans, current on the venue, have been even heard chanting “USA” when Trump made his strategy to his seat. Trump, who reportedly grew to become the primary president to look at a reside UFC occasion throughout his stint as the US President, was accompanied by his shut buddy Dana White. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and American singer Kid Rock have been additionally noticed on the venue to witness the action-packed UFC fights. Trump was even reportedly seen giving a fist pump in a bid to showcase his assist for the full of life and energetic followers.
Former American blended martial artist Jorge Masvidal even termed Donald Trump as the best President of the world. Masvidal who misplaced a unanimous determination within the co-main occasion of UFC 287 towards Gilbert Burns, lauded the previous US President throughout a post-fight interview. “Greatest president in the history of the world, I love that guy,” the 38-year stated whereas pointing at Trump. Masvidal introduced his UFC retirement following the defeat by the hands of Burns on Saturday. Masvidal even reportedly attended a Donald Trump rally final week.
Jorge Masvidal thanks Donald Trump, calls him “greatest President in the history of the world” after which begins a “Let’s go Brandon” chant.pic.twitter.com/HCp3ckKIoB
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Jorge Masvidal participated in additional than 50 fights throughout his illustrious profession. The American former skilled wrestler nonetheless holds the distinctive report for the quickest knockout within the historical past of UFC. Masvidal had scripted the feat after outclassing his opponent in simply 5 seconds.
The UFC 287 was headlined by Israel Adesanya who reclaimed his middleweight title. Adesanya gained the silverware after brutally defeating Alex Pereira of their engaging rematch. Adesanya grew to become the two-time champion after getting the higher of his bitter rival on the UFC 287.
Raul Rosas Jr, alternatively, needed to endure his first defeat UFC defeat. The proficient teenager was downed by Christian Rodriguez.
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