Stipe Miocic is set to make his return to the Octagon after nearly four years away in a highly anticipated fight against the legendary Jon Jones. The fight will take place at Madison Square Garden in front of a packed crowd, which may include President-elect Donald Trump.
The UFC heavyweight title will be on the line in this epic showdown. When asked if he would be open to having President Trump present the belt if he emerges victorious, Miocic responded positively, saying, “That’d be kinda cool to have a president do it. President-elect.”
Miocic then inquired about Trump’s attendance at the event, to which someone in the room confirmed that the President-elect would indeed be there.
This news aligns with what Michael Chandler, another fighter on the card who is set to face Charles Oliveira in the co-main event, previously shared with TMZ Sports.
The excitement is building for this epic matchup between Miocic and Jones, with the added anticipation of a potential presidential presence at the event. Fans and fighters alike are eagerly awaiting this historic night at Madison Square Garden. President Trump made a bold promise to Stipe Miocic, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, during the 2016 presidential election campaign. Trump told Miocic that if he emerged victorious in the election, he would attend UFC 309. As fate would have it, Trump won the election in a landslide, clinching both the Electoral College and the popular vote.
Miocic, a blue-collar fighter hailing from Ohio, a solidly red state, is not known for being overly political. However, he has occasionally shared his thoughts on Trump in the past. One such instance was when Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Butler, PA, on July 13.
If President Trump does show up at UFC 309, it will not be his first appearance at a UFC event this year. He has shown support for his close friend Dana White’s business on previous occasions.
In an interview, Miocic shared his insights on the upcoming UFC 309 main event, emphasizing the significance of the fight as potentially the biggest of his career. Fans can look forward to witnessing this epic showdown and possibly even catching a glimpse of President Trump in attendance.
