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Jon “Bones” Jones stored his undisputed UFC world heavyweight champion title by defeating Stipe Miocic Saturday and celebrated with an homage to President-elect Trump, who was ringside.
Jones broke into Trump’s signature dance moments after touchdown a spinning again kick to Miocic’s ribs to finish the title battle with a technical knockout. As he danced within the ring, the decidedly pro-Trump crowd roared its approval.
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As Jones danced and pointed to Trump, the incoming president smiled and provided a thumbs up.
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Jones additionally gave a hearty shoutout to Trump.
“A giant, massive thanks to President Donald Trump for being right here tonight,” Jones stated, which despatched the Madison Square Garden crowd right into a frenzy.
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Then, Jones used the gang’s vitality to begin a “USA! USA!” chant, which they fortunately joined in for.
“I’m proud to be a terrific American champion. I’m proud to be a Christian American champion,” Jones added.
Following the interview, Jones walked over to the place Trump sat ringside with Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, sons Don Jr. and Eric, Kid Rick, Vivek Ramaswamy, and handed him his UFC title belt.
President-elect Donald Trump presents the title belt to Jon Jones after he defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, early Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump invited Jones all the way down to the White House when he takes workplace subsequent yr because the forty seventh President of the United States.
While Jones stated he might need some extra fights left in him, the 42-year-old Miocic informed Rogan that he’s achieved for his profession, which is Hall of Fame worthy as the most effective heavyweight fighters to ever step inside an octagon.
Jones is taken into account by many to be the best fighter of all-time, as he now owns a 28-1 document with one no contest.
Trump made a triumphant return to MSG on Saturday night time with a star-studded entourage, basking within the thunderous applause of followers simply weeks after holding a historic rally contained in the “World’s Most Famous Arena.”
Trump, making his first UFC look since successful the election Nov. 5 over Vice President Kamala Harris, drew thunderous applause as he walked in along with his entourage.
“If folks at residence might hear the sound on this room proper now. It is so loud!” Rogan stated on the pay-per-view broadcast when Trump walked into the world. “It’s at all times loud when he is available in, however now that he’s gained [the election], now that he’s the president once more, oh my God!”
Jon Jones (purple gloves) enters previous to combating Stipe Miocoic (blue gloves) within the heavyweight bout throughout UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
The broadcast added that these capable of stand inside the world had been doing in order the video board began enjoying a video montage for Trump’s arrival. Chants of “USA! USA!” additionally stuffed the world.
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Trump witnessed a number of different nice fights on this UFC 309 card, together with co-main-event winner Charles Oliveira successful by unanimous determination over Michael Chandler. Chandler is a giant supporter of Trump, and after battling Oliveira for a full 5 rounds, he had a quick dialog with Trump after his match as properly.
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