Trump attended four UFC events last year
For the first time in 2024, Donald Trump is attending a UFC 299 event.
The former president, who is slated to be the Republican candidate this fall, arrived at the Kayesa Center in Miami for UFC 299. The event is headlined by Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera.
Trump had announced his attendance during his rally earlier on Saturday in Rome, Georgia.
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“It’s the closest thing I can see reflective of the election process that we have in this country, the UFC fights. That may be a little tamer than the election business…” Trump said at his rally.
“Dana White has done a great job. I hope he doesn’t run for office against me. He’s done a fantastic job. It’s an easier business than politics.”
Trump and White walked out together, with Kid Rock’s “American Badass” playing on the PA system.
The former president was seen shaking hands with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
Trump attended four UFC events last year, including UFC 287 in Miami and UFC 296 in Las Vegas, where he watched Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, respectively. Both fighters have expressed their support for Trump, although they both lost their bouts.
He also attended UFC 290 in Las Vegas and UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden.
O’Malley, who boasts a record of 5-0-1 in his last six fights and 17-1 overall, is favored to defeat Vera. O’Malley’s only loss was to Vera at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020.
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O’Malley won the Bantamweight Championship at UFC 292 last August against Aljamin Sterling. The title is on the line once again in Miami on Saturday night.