Trump attends UFC 327; Ulberg wins by first-round KO
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MIAMI — President Donald Trump attended UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night, arriving shortly after 9 p.m. He watched the light heavyweight bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, greeted UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Senator Marco Rubio at ringside, and was accompanied by UFC president Dana White and members of his family.
MIAMI — President Donald Trump attended UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night, arriving shortly after 9 p.m. He watched the light heavyweight bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, greeted UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Senator Marco Rubio at ringside, and was accompanied by UFC president Dana White and members of his family.
Carlos Ulberg landed a left hook that knocked out Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round to capture the undisputed light heavyweight title despite appearing to injure his knee; Trump’s Truth Social account earlier posted an advertisement referencing a June 14 event, and spectators filmed the presidential motorcade and ringside interactions during the evening.
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Timeline
- 1. Earlier on event day, Trump's Truth Social account posted an advertisement referencing a June 14 event.
- 2. Saturday night, President Trump arrived at the Kaseya Center shortly after 9 p.m. for UFC 327.
- 3. Trump greeted Joe Rogan, Marco Rubio and shook hands with attendees at ringside.
- 4. During the first round, Ulberg appeared to hurt his knee while fighting Prochazka.
- 5. At 3:45 of the first round, Ulberg delivered a knockout to win the undisputed light heavyweight title.
Why it matters
Trump's attendance at UFC 327 shows his continued influence in the public sphere. It's a reminder that political figures often use popular events to connect with voters. If you're interested in politics, keep an eye on these appearances.
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