UFC 316 crowd’s feelings on Donald Trump-Elon Musk | Sports News

The absence of Elon Musk did not appear to hassle anybody on the Prudential Center on Saturday evening during UFC 316 as U.S. President Donald Trump walked in like he owned the octagon to a swelling roar of help following his noisy falling-out with the Tesla CEO.

The two-term President of the United States made a grandiose entrance alongside UFC President Dana White to a booming ovation at UFC 316, with chants of “USA! USA!” erupting by the New Jersey venue. Dressed in a blue swimsuit, white shirt, and a signature crimson tie, Trump engaged with the group by handing out fist bumps and handshakes, soaking up cheers like a seasoned entertainer.

White walked with Trump, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, his son Eric Trump, daughter Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Ex-NFL gamers Taylor Lewan and Will Compton additionally attended the occasion and had been excited to see the President.

The second marked Trump’s newest cageside look within the UFC after he confronted criticism for the frequency of his {golfing} and attendance at sporting occasions whereas in workplace. This time, Trump was with out Tesla CEO Musk, who attended UFC 314 with the President on the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and at Madison Square Garden for UFC 309 final November.

The crowd’s response made it clear whose aspect they had been on as cameras tracked Trump’s stroll to his flooring seat through a hallway. He greeted followers with nods, waves, and fist shakes, even stopping to shake palms with a handful of well-known faces, together with Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and boxing legend Mike Tyson, who smiled because the President reached out.

Fan footage from the group that surfaced on social media confirmed former UFC champion and commentator Daniel Cormier shaking Trump’s hand as he handed by, adopted by a hug. The President then sat ringside subsequent to White to benefit from the evening of fights.

Trump was seated for the welterweight primary card opener between Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque. Holland continued his mid-fight chatter antics, speaking as a lot as he punched in opposition to the Brazilian veteran. When it seemed like Luque was closing in on a win, Holland flipped the script and snatched a brabo choke within the second spherical to drag off a dramatic and crowd-roaring end.

Without hesitation, Holland scaled the Octagon wall and sprinted on to Trump for his handshake, not like his final probability to take action. The U.S. President greeted Holland and inspired the winner, who then reached out to White in hopes of securing a $50k Performance of the Night bonus for his work.

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In his post-fight interview, Holland defined the source of his efficiency by saying he had been watching a lot of Muhammad Ali fights. The Welterweight additionally engaged with the Trump-featured crowd by expressing his patriotism as an American who takes delight in defeating Brazilians, having already secured victories over Alex Oliveira and Ronaldo Souza in his profession.

Trump and Musk’s relationship has unraveled within the public eye over disagreements in political views. The Tesla CEO was as soon as co-lead of a new department of authorities known as the Department of Government Efficiency alongside Vivek Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy left the project in January to run for governor in his home state, Ohio, whereas Musk left in late May.

The fallout reportedly occurred earlier in June after Musk – who was by Trump’s aspect at UFC 314 – disapproved of the president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,” which advertises pro-worker tax cuts and is marketed as putting “American staff first.” Musk said he was “upset” to see the House cross the tax invoice whereas projecting Trump’s tariffs to trigger a recession by the tip of the 12 months.