Trump Steals Spotlight at UFC Showdown as Fans Weigh In on His Second Term
Sarah Johnson
June 9, 2025
Brief
UFC fans in Newark share mixed views on Trump’s second term as he attends the O’Malley-Dvalishvili fight, sparking cheers and debates.
The octagon was buzzing in Newark, N.J., as UFC fans packed the Prudential Center for the electrifying clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. But the fighters weren’t the only ones stealing the spotlight—President Donald Trump rolled into the arena, igniting a roar from the crowd. No formal announcement was needed; the fans were ready for him.
Before the fists flew, fans shared their takes on Trump’s first six months in his second term. Some were all-in, cheering his bold moves, while others raised eyebrows, skeptical of the political punches he’s thrown.
"He’s killing it, honestly. Shocking us, but delivering what we expected," said Erin Kerr, a fan with stars in her eyes. Eric Ventura added, "Trump’s straight-up. You might not like the game, but he’s real about it."
Not everyone was ringside for Trump. Paul Gordon quipped, "I’d rather watch these fighters than two billionaires slug it out." Chris Wright, meanwhile, was torn but leaned toward the night’s main event over a hypothetical Trump-Elon Musk cage match, saying, "Elon might be scrappy, but this fight’s the real deal."
Speaking of that fantasy bout, fans had thoughts. "Trump’s got that iron chin," Wright laughed. Gustavo Granados chimed in, "He took a bullet, so a punch? No problem." Jimmy Malloy was Team Trump, betting on the president to outlast Musk. Others, though, gave the edge to Musk’s youth.
When Trump strutted in alongside UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime ally, the crowd erupted. The energy was electric, a nod to Trump’s enduring pull, fresh off his 2024 campaign trail. Whether you’re in his corner or not, the man knows how to make an entrance.
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Editor's Comments
Trump walking into the UFC like he’s ready to throw punches himself—talk about a main event! Fans debating him versus Musk? That’s a cage match I’d pay to see, but let’s be real: the only knockout here is the crowd’s roar. Wonder if Dana White’s secretly training Trump for a comeback—those chins don’t lie!
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