The stage is set for tonight’s highly anticipated UFC 302, featuring a thrilling lineup headlined by the lightweight title defense, where Islam Makhachev faces Dustin Poirier. The excitement continues with two middleweight bouts—Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa—before the main event. Ahead of the Co-Main event, Donald Trump and Dana White reunited at the arena.
Fans React to Donald Trump and Dana White Reunion at UFC 302
Former President Donald Trump, who has been convicted of a felony crime, made his first public appearance at a high-profile UFC event on Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Trump was escorted to his cage-side seat by UFC President Dana White and was greeted by loud cheers from the crowd.
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Notably, Trump and White’s friendship dates back more than 20 years, to when Trump’s Taj Mahal in Atlantic City welcomed the UFC, which was on the verge of going extinct.
Meanwhile, many other celebrities were in attendance for the much-awaited UFC event. Apart from Trump, NFL star Aaron Rodgers and comedians Joey Diaz and Theo Von were also present to witness the thrilling fight.
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