President Donald Trump made a high-profile entrance at UFC 314 in Miami, Florida, on Saturday night, creating quite a buzz among the crowd at the Kaseya Center. Dressed in a gold tie and accompanied by a notable entourage, which included some of his grandchildren and UFC CEO Dana White, Trump was clearly a focal point of the event.
As he arrived, the arena erupted with excitement. Trump’s entrance was enhanced by the song "American Badass," performed by his friend Kid Rock. UFC commentator Joe Rogan remarked on the uniqueness of Trump’s walk-in, suggesting that few others, aside from UFC fighters, receive such an enthusiastic welcome. Former Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier echoed this sentiment, urging that Trump deserves a grand entrance, as the crowd loves it.
Once seated, Trump interacted with various celebrities and officials, shaking hands with figures like Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He also shared a warm moment with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, highlighting the star-studded nature of the event.
Other notable attendees included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and his son X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Communications Director Steven Cheung. The mix of sports and political figures added to the event’s allure.
The main fight of the night featured a Featherweight bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, promising an exciting evening for fight fans. Trump has been a regular at sporting events since taking office, having attended significant gatherings like UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden and the Super Bowl in New Orleans earlier this year.
Overall, Trump’s presence at UFC 314 not only energized the atmosphere but also underscored the intersection of sports and politics, drawing attention from both fans and media alike.