MIAMI (AP) \u2014 The main attraction early at UFC 327 on Saturday night wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
Trump entered the Kaseya Center shortly after 9 p.m. to watch the light heavyweight fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. He was accompanied by Dana White, the president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, and several members of the Trump family.<\/p>\n
As a Kid Rock song blasted from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was waiting. Also nearby was Sergio Gor, the U.S. ambassador to India.<\/p>\n
Trump shook hands with attendees on the floor and made a point of greeting Joe Rogan, the podcaster who also works as a UFC color commentator.<\/p>\n
Trump gave several smiles to the cameras.<\/p>\n
Earlier, on his way to the arena, Trump\u2019s Truth Social account posted an advertisement that appeared to be for a UFC fight at the White House on June 14, on what would be Trump’s 80th birthday.<\/p>\n
A crowd of onlookers could be seen filming the presidential motorcade upon arrival.<\/p>\n
With former champion Alex Pereira vacating the belt to move up and challenge for the interim heavyweight crown at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Ulberg (14-1-0) earned his spot across Proch\u00e1zka (32-5-1) in the main event of Saturday\u2019s card.<\/p>\n
On the main undercard, fellow light heavyweights Azamat Murzakanov (16-0-0) and Paulo Costa (15-4-0) will battle in what might end up being a qualifier for the victor to meet the winner of Ulberg and Proch\u00e1zka.<\/p>\n
Fifth-ranked heavyweight Curtis Blaydes (19-5-0) will battle undefeated Josh Hokit (8-0-0).<\/p>\n
Reyes (15-5-0), now the 10th-ranked light heavyweight, will battle No. 12 Johnny Walker (22-9-0).<\/p>\n
In the featherweight division, Cub Swanson (31-14-0) stopped Nate Landwehr (18-8-0).<\/p>\n
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