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04/11 20:54 CDT Trump takes the spotlight at UFC 327 in Miami, greeting Rogan
and Rubio
Trump takes the spotlight at UFC 327 in Miami, greeting Rogan and Rubio
MIAMI (AP) --- The main attraction early at UFC 327 on Saturday night wasn't
any of the fighters, but President Donald Trump.
Trump entered the Kaseya Center shortly after 9 p.m. to watch the light
heavyweight fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. He was accompanied
by Dana White, the president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and several
members of the Trump family.
As a Kid Rock song blasted from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat where
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was waiting. Also nearby was Sergio Gor, the
U.S. ambassador to India.
Trump shook hands with attendees on the floor and made a point of greeting Joe
Rogan, the podcaster who also works as a UFC color commentator.
Trump gave several smiles to the cameras.
Earlier, on his way to the arena, Trump's Truth Social account posted an
advertisement that appeared to be for a UFC fight at the White House on June
14, on what would be Trump's 80th birthday.
A crowd of onlookers could be seen filming the presidential motorcade upon
arrival.
With former champion Alex Pereira vacating the belt to move up and challenge
for the interim heavyweight crown at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Ulberg
(14-1-0) earned his spot across Prochzka (32-5-1) in the main event of
Saturday's card.
On the main undercard, fellow light heavyweights Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) and
Paulo Costa (15-4-0) will battle in what might end up being a qualifier for the
victor to meet the winner of Ulberg and Prochzka.
Fifth-ranked heavyweight Curtis Blaydes (19-5-0) will battle undefeated Josh
Hokit (8-0-0).
Reyes (15-5-0), now the 10th-ranked light heavyweight, will battle No. 12
Johnny Walker (22-9-0).
In the featherweight division, Cub Swanson (31-14-0) stopped Nate Landwehr
(18-8-0).
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