MIAMI — Before any fighters stepped into the octagon Saturday evening, President Donald Trump became the center of attention at UFC 327 in Miami.
The president made his entrance at the Kaseya Center around 9 p.m., arriving to catch the light heavyweight championship match featuring Jiri Prochazka against Carlos Ulberg. Trump’s entourage included Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White and multiple Trump family members.
With Kid Rock’s music pumping through the venue’s sound system, Trump made his way to his ringside seat where Secretary of State Marco Rubio awaited his arrival. U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also positioned nearby.
The president took time to interact with fight fans on the arena floor, making sure to personally acknowledge Joe Rogan, the popular podcast host who serves as a color commentator for UFC events.
Throughout the evening, Trump appeared comfortable in front of the cameras, flashing smiles for photographers and videographers.
Before reaching the venue, Trump’s Truth Social platform shared what looked like promotional material for a potential UFC event scheduled for the White House on June 14, which would coincide with Trump’s 80th birthday celebration.
Spectators gathered outside the arena to record video footage of the presidential motorcade as it arrived at the facility.
The main event featured Ulberg (14-1-0) facing off against Prochazka (32-5-1) after former champion Alex Pereira gave up his title to pursue the interim heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250, set for the White House.
The evening’s co-main event showcased light heavyweights Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) against Paulo Costa (15-4-0) in what could serve as an elimination bout to determine the next challenger for whoever emerges victorious from the Ulberg-Prochazka matchup.
In heavyweight action, fifth-ranked Curtis Blaydes (19-5-0) squared off against unbeaten Josh Hokit (8-0-0).
The card also featured a light heavyweight clash between 10th-ranked Reyes (15-5-0) and 12th-ranked Johnny Walker (22-9-0).
In featherweight competition, veteran Cub Swanson (31-14-0) defeated Nate Landwehr (18-8-0).
