6 days Ago By Chisanga Malata
DONALD TRUMP was the main attraction in New York last night after the US President elect turned up to watch UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. And MMA superstar Jon Jones even handed his UFC championship belt to the 78-year-old. Advertisement 6 UFC star Jon Jones bowed to Donald Trump after his victory over Stipe Miocic Credit: AP 6 The pair shook hands as the President elect congratulated Jones on his win Credit: Getty 6 Jones even presented trump with his championship belt Credit: Getty 6 Donald Trump attended the event alongside Elon Musk Credit: Getty 6 Trump chatted to UFC CEO Dana White too Credit: Getty 6 Fans welcomed trump to Madison Square Garden with a standing ovation Credit: AP Jones, who created yet more history with an emphatic stoppage victory over Stipe Miocic , BOWED to the soon-to-be president who was sat right by the octagon in New York.
And the 37-year-old fighter admitted that Trump's presence had even made him nervous for the event. He said: "'The nerves you added to this event. I was so nervous.
I'm glad I impressed you". Trump congratulated Jones with a handshake after his victory in his home state. Advertisement READ MORE UFC NEWS UFC 309 Jon Jones sensationally STOPS Miocic with brutal spinning kick at UFC 309 The 45th US President was seen at the event alongside Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., Elon Musk and Dana White. Trump had been greeted to a roaring standing ovation from fans inside MSG after his election victory over Kamala Harris .
While the security-surrounded politician also had some time to bust a few moves to YMCA inside the arena. Despite Trump getting most of the attention at the event, it was Jones who was the real winner on the night. Advertisement Most read in MMA UFC 309 Chandler BLOWS Conor McGregor fight as he suffers crushing UFC 309 loss UFC 309 Brit Paul Craig suffers UFC 309 loss to Bo Nickal as fans turn on American OCTA WOW Dana White sanctions shock short-notice change days before Jon Jones' UFC return Jones vs Miocic All the details you need as heavyweight legends clash on big New York card CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS The mixed martial arts legend returned to the octagon early this morning in the main event of UFC 309 to make the maiden defence of his heavyweight crown.
Many thought former two-time champion Miocic would give the Hall of Famer one of his toughest-ever tests. Donald Trump dances to YMCA at UFC 309 But as he's done with so many opponents over the years, Jones blew the veteran out of the water courtesy of a sensational third-round TKO victory topped off by an insane spinning back kick. Advertisement After having his hand raised, Jones revealed he WON'T be retiring from the sport, something he's hinted at for the last year.
He said: "As far as my future in the octagon, I decided that maybe I will not retire. I know that we have options." MORE TO FOLLOW.
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