UFC 299 was an absolute banger for the promotion as well as for Dana White. The fights promised wars and for sure they delivered it. Jack Della Maddalena’s amazing knockout out, Dustin Poirier’s spectacular knockout, and Sean O’Malley’s amazing dominant performance were the highlight of the event. With a total earning of $14 million, White must be very happy with the Miami people.
A plethora of celebrities graced the event, ͏and among them was the former President,͏ Donald Trump. His arrival brought an electrifyin͏g energy to the audience. Let’s delve into the reactions of the crowd upon Trump’s entrance and discover Dana White’s response to the ͏people of Miami.
Dana White praises Miami crowd for their intense support
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Amid the hype for the fights, UFC CEO, Dana White entered the arena alongside former president who is set to be Republican candidate, Donald Trump. As soon as Trump entered the arena, the hype around the fans increased. Trump has been a huge follower of the sport and he even considers UFC as a prime American sport.
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WATCH: Thunderous chants of “F**ck Joe Biden!” ERUPT in Miami at #UFC299 after President Trump makes surprise appearance 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Jy6dyn7xpk
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 10, 2024
“It’s the closest thing I can see really reflective of the election process that we have in this country, the UFC fights. That may be a little tamer than the election business…,” said Trump at an election rally. Interestingly, Trump’s attendance win the arena was celebrated by “Fu*k you Biden” chants from the crowd.
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The immense support for Trump was a spectacle for the former president. At the post-fight press conference, Dana White took a moment to appreciate the lovely crowd of Miami for their support. He said, “When you perform at this level, with everything that we are just saying about this place here tonight, the energy, and the fans, and you pull off an incredible knockout, it doesn’t get any better.”
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