With UFC Edmonton, Dana White, and the promotion made their third visit to the capital city of Alberta! This was the first time since UFC 240 in 2019 that the Octagon made its way to the city. In a recent social media post on X, the UFC boss had proclaimed, “Tomorrow night’s Fight Night breaks the record for North American gate for a Fight Night…” and also dropped a reminder for a massive rule change that would come into play going forward!

However, at the Rogers Place venue, all that was pushed to the side as the crowd decided to send a message to Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. This wasn’t just another chant in a night of UFC fights; it was a bold statement, one that rippled across Canada and has made waves in the online sphere leaving the fandom in a heated debate!       

Dana White’s UFC Edmonton trip gets marred with fans rallying against Justin Trudeau  

As UFC Edmonton lit up Rogers Place with a card filled with thrilling match-ups, the crowd roared, fists in the air, voices united in a chant that rang loud and clear across the arena, “F— Trudeau.” A wave of mixed reactions quickly followed, igniting online debates and showcasing the stark divide in opinions about Canada’s current government and its leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

With the chants filling the arena, some fans were quick to express their approval. “Music to my ears,” one person shared on social media. For others, it was a proud moment for Alberta—a province often known for its independent spirit. But not everyone saw it that way.

Another voice called it “classless,” remarking how far Canada has strayed from the polite and unified nation it once was. The divide was evident: some saw it as a call for change, while others felt it was an embarrassment.

This wasn’t the first time UFC fans at an event have voiced discontent with Trudeau’s leadership. Earlier this year at UFC 297 which went down at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario,  the same chant had taken over the broadcast. And a prominent voice in the MMA world also threw his weight behind the people’s opinion!

Rogan implored Canada to “come back” when chants broke out at UFC 297

During the UFC 297 ‘Fight Companion’ episode of the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience), the UFC color commentator and podcast host known for his unfiltered opinions didn’t hold back. As chants against Justin Trudeau broke out at the venue, Rogan exclaimed, “Yeah, they yelling F*ck Trudeau. Yeah. Canada, get your sh*t together. Come back. Come back to what you used to be…”

Rogan had also leveled criticism against Trudeau’s actions, particularly his response to the trucker protests and his government’s firm stance on internet censorship and gun control. During episode no. 2073 of the show with Derek, a Canadian fitness and health influencer, known for his YouTube channel, ‘More Plates More Dates’, Rogan had firmly stated, “That place needs 100% an overhaul of government.”

Now, in bringing UFC back to Edmonton after four years, Dana White may have expected fans to focus on thrilling fights and historic records. But, as UFC’s Octagon returned to Alberta, it doubled as a platform for voices seeking to make a statement. The chant rang out like a storm in the night—unplanned, yet impossible to ignore.  Do you think this chant resonates beyond the arena walls, or was it just a fleeting moment in the noise of a passionate crowd? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!