Joe Biden could never in a million years hype up a crowd like this.
Former President Donald Trump brought the house down Saturday as he entered the arena in Las Vegas while Kid Rock’s “American Badass” blared through the speakers.
Trump entered the T Mobile arena for the UFC 296 fight flanked by UFC President Dana White, Kid Rock, and actor Mario Lopez as the crowd cheered raucously.
NEW: Crowd goes nuts as Donald Trump enters the UFC arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main event will be Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington who is a vocal Trump supporter.
Before the fight, Covington said he wants Trump to put the belt on him when he wins.
“That would mean… pic.twitter.com/sun5wwwqbj
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 17, 2023
President Trump gets a huge standing ovation in Las Vegas last night pic.twitter.com/Yd6Ktrh5bb
— Gary D (@KMGGaryde) December 17, 2023
@realDonaldTrump walks out with @danawhite @KidRock @mariolopezviva ?? pic.twitter.com/DCHK9cCTXp
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) December 17, 2023
45/47
The place goes wild for @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/HZl4q2xoSt
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) December 17, 2023
Happening Now, @realDonaldTrump, @danawhite, and @KidRock enter T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for #UFC296…#AmericanBadAss ??? pic.twitter.com/btkxJkRdce
— Dan Scavino Jr.??? (@DanScavino) December 17, 2023
The cheering for Trump filled the stadium and did not let up until well after he took his seat.
#UFCTRUMP pic.twitter.com/gKe0HVSARJ
— Bo (@bo_ecker) December 17, 2023
Trump was also seen shaking hands with UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
Donald Trump x Joe Rogan
— ALX ?? (@alx) December 17, 2023
Donald Trump has taken his seat Octagon-side ?#UFC296 pic.twitter.com/XJLtcv3UOh
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) December 17, 2023
UFC welterweight fighter Colby Covington, who calls himself Trump’s “biggest fan,” entered the arena sporting a signed Make America Great Again Hat.
Covington has arrived to the arena! #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/boNU0O8H6o
— danawhite (@danawhite) December 17, 2023
Leon Edwards retained the UFC welterweight title after facing off against Covington by 49-46 on all three scorecards.
This was Trump’s fourth appearance at a UFC pay-per-view event in this year.
He previously attended UFC 295 in New York last month, UFC 287 in Miami in April, and UFC 290 in Las Vegas in July.
Joe Biden could never in a million years hype up a crowd like this.
