President Donald Trump attends UFC 314 in Miami
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Trump's annual physical health results to be released Sunday
President Trump told the press on Air Force One he took cognitive test during his annual physical. "I got every answer right," he said.
President Donald Trump walked into the Kaseya Center in Miami alongside UFC CEO Dana White for UFC 314 on Saturday.
The Secret Service was reportedly already at the event earlier in the afternoon with dogs on hand before the president's arrival.
Trump is no stranger to the mixed martial arts scene, having attended multiple events in the past, including UFC 302 and 309.
UFC 314 live updates: Results, highlights for Volkanovski vs. Lopes card
The UFC CEO is a friend to Trump. White introduced Trump on the stage on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention in July.
Donald Trump arrives at UFC 314
Trump walked out and toward his seat with Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass" playing.
Trump received a fairly positive reaction from the crowd in attendance.
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