Trump attends UFC 327 in Miami after Iran warfare ceasefire settlement

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President Donald Trump was greeted by a packed crowd at UFC 327 in Miami Saturday evening throughout the president's first look at a sporting occasion because the begin of the Iran warfare. Followers in attendance erupted into raucous applause as Trump walked into the venue.

Trump made his method out with UFC CEO and president Dana White and went round to the announcers and had an change with Joe Rogan, who was sitting on the announcers’ desk.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was standing close by the seats proper earlier than Trump walked out, then leaned in to Trump and began whispering very carefully to the president, cupping his arms over his mouth they usually every exchanged just a few phrases. Trump then circled, pumping his fist to these sitting behind him, smiling and waving, then pointed just a few instances to the group.

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US President Donald Trump arrives at UFC 327: Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg at Kaseya Heart in Miami, on April 11, 2026. (Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump has been a frequent fixture at UFC and other combat sports occasions throughout his presidency, throughout his 2024 marketing campaign and even relationship again to his first time period.

In 2025, Trump attended UFC 316 and Miami struggle evening. In 2024, he attended UFC 302 in June and UFC 309 in November.

President Donald Trump waves to the media after strolling off Air Drive One at Miami Worldwide Airport in Miami, Fla., on April 11, 2026. Trump was on the town to attend a UFC struggle. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Photos)

In 2019, he attended UFC 244.

Earlier than Saturday, the final main sporting occasion Trump attended was the School Soccer Playoff nationwide championship recreation between Indiana and Miami at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19.

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US President Donald Trump chats with UFC CEO and president Dana White earlier than UFC 327: Jiri Prochazka vs Carlos Ulberg at Kaseya Heart in Miami, on April 11, 2026. (Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump was notably absent from this 12 months's Tremendous Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy and did not attend some other occasions after the Iran war broke out.

However after Tuesday's ceasefire settlement, Trump has returned to sport. Trump addressed the continuing scenario with Iran on the White Home earlier than departing for Joint Base Andrews to journey to Miami for the UFC occasion.

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"We're in very deep negotiations with Iran. We win regardless. We have defeated them militarily," Trump advised reporters. "Whether or not we make a deal or not makes no distinction to me. And the reason being as a result of we have gained, whether or not you hearken to the faux information or not."

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