United States president Donald Trump took in the sights at UFC 309 on Saturday night – and even had time for a dance in the crowd before being serenaded by Jon Jones.
Trump has become the most famous man in America once again in the last few months having gone up against Kamala Harris in the presidential election, winning a second term earlier this month.
He is a known sports fan, particularly combat, and eyed up an evening out this weekend to enjoy UFC’s latest show at Madison Square Garden.
UFC CEO Dana White has been a known supporter of Trump and was naturally in attendance for the event, with Trump in the crowd and speaking to the likes of Joe Rogan and one or two other famous faces.
Surrounded by security, the 78-year-old was cage-side and was seen assessing his surroundings before a song – that ended up being the theme of the night – came on and the president- elect couldn’t hold back.
As Village People’s YMCA blasted out the sound system inside the arena, Trump took it upon himself to have a dance, and was seen punching the air to the chorus in what was just the start of the events that unfolded.
Jon Jones performed Donald Trump’s iconic dance moves in from of him at UFC 309
Trump also performed his the moves from the crowd as he watched on at event in New York
Jones performed the moves after beating Stipe Miocic and pointed to the 78-year-old
After the main event, Jones stepped out of the octagon and made his way to greet Trump
The dance, which he has become famous for, lasted a brief few seconds, as onlookers laughed and clapped in approval of the moves.
He was then interrupted by another famous face of the combat game in WWE chief Triple H, who was also at the event watching on and approached the president-elect.
Triple H has been in charge of WWE ever since Vince McMahon’s departure, and has overseen a merger with the UFC under umbrella company TKO, which took place in September last year.
He approached Trump and shook his hand, before the two ‘dapped’ – touched shoulders – and engaged in conversation.
It then became a three-way chat with Joe Rogan, the podcast host who arguably helped the president-elect return to the White House. Rogan famously gave his endorsement to the Republican nominee earlier this month following a pair of popular podcast interviews with Elon Musk and Trump.
But that wasn’t all for Trump’s involvement with the stars. When Jones won the main event by knocking out Stipe Miocic, he singled out Trump in his celebrations.
Jones, whose future is unclear at the conclusion of the bout despite the veteran being the heavyweight champion, celebrated with ‘the Trump dance’ – recreating the boogie that has been associated with Trump.
He pointed at the president-elect and put his thumb up in his direction as Trump clapped and nodded in approval.
Trump was seeing taking in the sights at UFC 309 and celebrated with Jones after main event
He has become synonymous with the dance throughout various stages of his political career
Jones handed the president-elect his heavyweight title belt having danced inside the octagon
After leaving the cage, Jones made his way over to where Trump was sitting and handed him his heavyweight belt.
Jones then cheered, with Musk, who was in attendance next to Trump, also putting his fists in the air and clapping Jones’ performance.
Trump then did his best to raise the belt, before shaking the hand of Jones, who bowed in the direction of his new president-elect, with the duo exchanging a few words.
It was unclear what was said, but the two engaged in conversation briefly as Jones squatted to chat.
