WATCH: Donald Trump Attends UFC 296, Extends Support To Colby Covington

Former US President Donald Trump attended UFC 296 on Saturday, taking a ringside seat at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to show his support for fighter Colby Covington.

Trump, 77, has been a regular attendee at UFC events in recent years, and he shares a mutual support with Covington.

In a noteworthy display of camaraderie, Covington, on December 13, wore a jacket featuring Trump’s mugshot during media-day duties leading up to the event.

In the main event on Saturday, Covington faced off against Britain’s Leon Edwards for the welterweight title, marking his third attempt to secure the coveted belt.

Prior to entering the ring, Covington approached Trump at ringside, engaging in a brief conversation with the former president. Despite the pre-fight interaction, Covington ultimately suffered a decisive defeat to Edwards.

UFC President Dana White, 54, is also a known supporter of Trump and has previously spoken at the former president’s election rallies. Trump, currently involved in a civil fraud trial related to his businesses, served as US president from 2017 to 2021 and is reportedly considering another electoral run in 2024.

Trump’s presence at UFC 296 was met with cheers from the crowd, mirroring the reception he received at UFC 295.

ALSO READ || Poisioning The Country: Trump Advocates Strong Immigration Policies – WATCH