Former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, is an avid combat sports fan. Recently, he has emerged as a vocal supporter of UFC fighter Dustin Poirier. Trump, known for his controversial statements, surprised many with his praise for the lightweight contender. The comments came during a recent appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast, “This Past Weekend.”
Trump attended UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this year. The main event featured a grueling battle between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Despite Poirier’s loss, Trump was thoroughly impressed by the fighter’s performance.
“He didn’t lose that fight… As that fight went along, he just got stronger and stronger…He was getting pounded, and he was going to be choked out about four different times and he just wouldn’t let it happen… he’s a really great fighter,” said Trump.
It’s not often fans hear the former president gush about someone else’s performance. But Poirier seems to have won him over with his grit and determination. Trump went on to describe Poirier’s incredible resilience in the face of adversity. Theo Von, who was also present at UFC 302, chimed in with his own support for Poirier. The comedian admitted to rooting for the Louisiana native during the fight.
Donald Trump is no stranger to the UFC. He shares a close friendship with UFC CEO Dana White. His presence at UFC events has often been met with enthusiasm from fans. At UFC 302, the crowd even chanted anti-Biden slogans as Trump made his entrance. Talk about a warm welcome!
Donald Trump Has Nothing But Praise For Khabib Nurmagomedov After UFC 302
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump showered praise on retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. This unexpected development occurred following the UFC 302 event in New Jersey. Trump, known for his outspoken nature, took to social media to express his admiration.
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The former POTUS president’s comments came in a social media post after the event headlined by Dustin Poirier and Nurmagomedov’s protege, Islam Makhachev. He praised Nurmagomedov’s fighting style and perfect record. Trump even went as far as calling him “probably the greatest fighter of all time.”
“Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired after a record of 29-0, never having lost even a single round, is probably the greatest fighter of all time. I met him at the UFC event on Saturday night in New Jersey. A really smart guy – Big things in the future for Khabib! DJT.” wrote Trump via Truth Social.
The duo had talked briefly at the event. The main crux of their talk revolved around stopping the war in Palestine, a sentiment that both Nurmagomedov and Trump agreed to. As the dust settles on UFC 302, this unexpected praise lingers in the MMA world. It serves as a reminder of sport’s power to unite diverse individuals. A former U.S. president praising a Russian athlete is not an everyday occurrence.
