Trump makes entrance to UFC 314
President Donald Trump made a grand return to the Octagon on Saturday, attending UFC 314 in Miami alongside UFC CEO Dana White and others. (Credit: Pool)
MIAMI — President Donald Trump strode into a lively Kaseya Center crowd in Miami on Saturday night for UFC 314.
Accompanied by an entourage that included his granddaughter Kai Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, he was met with deafening cheers as he moved towards the center of the arena to acknowledge several members of his administration.
Among those present were DOGE policy advisor Elon Musk, seen earlier in the day walking down from Air Force One, FBI Director Kash Patel, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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President Donald Trump will be present at UFC 314 in Miami on Saturday. (Evan Vucci/AP)
“Is there anyone else who has an entrance like that besides a fighter?” UFC commentator Joe Rogan remarked as Trump walked in, with music accompanying his arrival.
Fans could be heard chanting “U-S-A,” prompting Trump to respond with an enthusiastic fist pump. The arena erupted when “YMCA,” a song frequently used by Trump during his campaign, played, and the crowd went wild when he appeared on the big screen.
Trump shared his thoughts with reporters aboard Air Force One, where he expressed who he anticipated would be the standout performer in Miami.
TRUMP ‘EMBODIES WHAT BEING AN AMERICAN IS ALL ABOUT,’ SAYS UFC’S DANA WHITE
“You have a lot of exciting matchups,” Trump mentioned. “Who’s going to win? Dana White. Dana White is going to win.”
Although White doesn’t fight in the octagon, the UFC CEO has organized another incredible fight card.
UFC CEO Dana White engages with President-elect Donald Trump ringside during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York City. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Over the years, White has been a vocal supporter of Trump, joining him on the campaign trail and speaking at various rallies.
Before Trump’s inauguration in January, White commended him, declaring that he exemplifies “what being an American is all about.”
“Consider all the challenges President Trump has faced to return here. The powerful forces that sought to undermine him—the mainstream media, partisan prosecutors, adversaries. It’s staggering what this man has endured. Only President Trump could have battled through those challenges, all the attacks, and still emerged victorious,” White remarked at that time.
“He embodies what being an American is all about. We are the toughest, most resilient people on this planet, and nothing can deter us when we stand together.”
Previously, White has noted how electrifying the atmosphere is when Trump appears at UFC events.
“When you think about fighter entrances, the ones that truly rock the arena are President Trump and Conor McGregor,” White stated to TMZ Sports in November.
President-elect Donald Trump watches on during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 16, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The last event took place in November at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (MSG), shortly after Trump’s victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. The arena erupted in applause as he entered MSG for UFC 309.
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Trump is set to watch a card at UFC 314, which features a co-main event where Michael Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett in the lightweight division, along with Alexander Volkanovski battling Diego Lopes in the featherweight division.
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