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Jon Jones celebrates with Donald Trump after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - after the President was seen dancing in the crowd and meeting WWE chief Triple H Jones stopped Miocic in the highly-anticipated clash at Madison Square Garden After the fight, he pointed out Trump in the crowd and dancing in his direction Trump was seen arriving at the New York arena to take in the sights of the event Follow DailyMail.com's presidential election live blog for all the latest news and updates By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 06:59 GMT, 17 November 2024 | Updated: 06:59 GMT, 17 November 2024 e-mail View comments 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 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. Donald Trump DANCING at #UFC309 and then daps up TRIPLE H this sport is not real 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.
com/2nWmAsI02Q — ACD MMA (@acdmma_) November 17, 2024 Donald Trump was seeing taking in the sights at UFC 309 and celebrated with Jon Jones 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. 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 the 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 and put his thumb up in his direction as Trump clapped and nodded in approval. Jon Jones hands his UFC heavyweight championship belt to President @realDonaldTrump 💪🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.
com/mrnu3QtB4L — Margo Martin (@margomartin) November 17, 2024 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, 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. UFC Fighting Donald Trump Jon Jones Share or comment on this article: Jon Jones celebrates with Donald Trump after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - after the President was seen dancing in the crowd and meeting WWE chief Triple H e-mail Add comment.
