UFC President Dana White addressed current rumors President-elect Trump will make an look at Madison Sq. Backyard for UFC 309 Saturday evening, including that his longtime buddy is a “massive fan” of the game.
White, a longtime supporter of Trump who made a number of appearances for Trump’s marketing campaign main as much as the election, was requested to verify hypothesis Trump would make an look throughout an interview with TMZ Sports activities.
Donald Trump talks with UFC President Dana White throughout UFC 290 at T-Cell Enviornment July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Photographs)
“Effectively, I feel that something is feasible,” White mentioned with a smile. “He’s an enormous fan. Who is aware of? He might pop in.”
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White added that it could be “enormous” if the president-elect have been to point out up, noting he’s a favourite among the many majority of the UFC fan base.
“When you consider fighter walkouts, each time a fighter walks out to the [octagon], I imply, the 2 largest that truly shake the world are President Trump and Conor McGregor,” White mentioned. “If he comes [Saturday] evening, it’s going to undoubtedly be enjoyable.”
Trump made an look at UFC 302 on the Prudential Heart in Newark, New Jersey, in June, and he emerged to a thunderous applause.
UFC President Dana White and former President Trump attend UFC 296 at T-Cell Enviornment Dec. 16, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs)
MICHAEL CHANDLER HOPEFUL TRUMP WILL SHOW FOR UFC 309 FIGHT IN NEW YORK: ‘IT’LL BE AN HONOR’
Former Bellator light-weight champion Michael Chandler, who’s stepping again into the octagon greater than two years after his final combat, mentioned final week he thinks Trump will make an look.
“I did see Trump, and he mentioned, “I’ll both be there on Nov. 16 as a result of we received the election, or, if I misplaced, I’ll be depressed, and I received’t present up.’ Clearly, he received the election so it seems like he’s going to be there.”
Chandler added that successful his combat in entrance of Trump could be an “honor.”
Michael Chandler greets Donald Trump throughout UFC 295 at Madison Sq. Backyard Nov. 11, 2023, in New York Metropolis. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs)
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“I’ll be draped within the 50 stars and 13 bars. I’ll have the American flag on my particular person. And it’ll be an honor to go on the market, get my hand raised on the world’s most iconic area in entrance of our president-elect, and it’s going to be an excellent evening at Madison Sq. Backyard.”
Trump’s group has not commented on his journey plans for Saturday, however two sources instructed Reuters he’s anticipated to seem.
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