UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as former president watches from ringside

Jorge Masvidal praised Donald Trump after his fight at UFC 287 on Saturday night, as the former US president watched on from ringside in Miami.

Hometown fighter Masvidal, 38, lost a unanimous decision in the co-main event, before addressing Trump in his post-fight interview.

“Greatest president in the history of the world sitting right there, I love that guy,” Masvidal said, pointing at Trump, who was sat in the front row with Mike Tyson and UFC president Dana White at the Miami-Dade Arena.

He also praised Florida governor Ron DeSantis and started a chant against Joe Biden.

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[RayGmk]

In all seriousness though, anywhere that man Trump goes the crowd goes wild. This NEVER happens with Brandon

[alexandermorales]

He got himself a new fan now 🇵🇷💯💯 love from Jersey

[bobsagetsquarepants]

Meanwhile Lebron James is somewhere holding Malcom X's book and still on page one.

[johnlulgjuraj]

Masvidal fan for life!!!! TRuMP 2024! Jesus is the way!!!!

[bri_____]

Everyone pushing socialism should be made to speak with the nearest Cuban.
Ask them how it works out..

[ErickGarcia-fwjl]

I align myself with the same political view.

[Samuel-qelj]

I like how he give props to both DeSantis and trump

[thewickedwalker]

And just like that❕I'm a Masvidal fan again! 👍

[americanpatriotforever]

Well Masvidal just earned him a lot more Fans me included!

[The-Mma-Gringo]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING JORGE GAMEBRED MASVIDAL!

[RightNextDoor-eyxf]

Trump 2024!!! And let's go brandon.

[MS-svtr]

Trump got a WAY bigger pop than Desantis, and this is in Desantis's state. Great job, Dems, you just made Trump the front-runner with this latest charade.

[dash]

You think Rogan would be grinning like that or the crowd would be cheering if he said Biden was the greatest president?

[erikl]

After this Rogan HAS to have Trump on his show

[DugEphresh]

Get This millions of views please! God Bless America!

[chung]

Trump, greatest president in the history of the world😊😊😊 Let's go Brandon!

[roelcajero]

And just like that, he became my favorite fighter

[shootfirst]

Greatest president America ever had for sure TRUMP 2024!!! Masvidal will always be a G for that one.

[knightu]

New fan of Masvidal right here! Great job!