Former President Donald Trump attended UFC 264 in Las Vegas on Saturday night, where Conor McGregor faced off against Dustin Poirier in the main event.
The 45th president arrived to a mix of cheers and boos, according to videos posted to social media.
Boos and then chants of USA as former President Trump arrived at UFC 264 in Vegas. pic.twitter.com/lkRlYlqLqt
— Davidde Corran (@DaviddeCorran) July 11, 2021
Here is President Trump as he arrives on the floor at #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/AG81UaqrnK
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 11, 2021
Trump was expected to be one of several celebrities to show up at T-Mobile Arena. Others included singer Justin Bieber, actress Megan Fox, and comedian Dave Chappelle.
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UFC President Dana White told TMZ that Trump “won’t hide in a box” and would sit right behind him near the octagon.
Donald Trump stands out in the crowd at UFC 264 with his trademark red tie. pic.twitter.com/vOE03mxDrQ
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) July 11, 2021
“He and I have been friends for over 20 years,” White said ahead of the fight. “And he’s a huge fight fan, not just UFC. He’s a fight fan. He likes fighting like I like fighting.”
McGregor, like White, has voiced praise for Trump. The fighter tweeted that Trump was a “phenomenal president” in 2020 after the former president congratulated him for a win.
Poirier went on to win by TKO at the end of the first round after McGregor injured his leg.
