Islam continued his dominance inside the octogen at the UFC 302 but the star of the show was the appearance of Donald Trump at UFC just days after his conviction in New York.
After the event, the press had a bunch of spicy queries for the boss man Dana. In the press conference, some Russian media rep asked: If Dana White would like to hold an event in Russia and will he like to host President Putin.
Dana White is asked if they have an event in Russia if he would like Putin to be there.#UFC pic.twitter.com/3ZI4uscjvv
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) June 2, 2024
Donald Trump at UFC: A love affair
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has been known to attend UFC events. And a lot of UFC fighters have openly supported Trump in the past.
**UFC 302**: Trump attended UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey. This event marked his first public appearance since a verdict in a Manhattan criminal trial. He was greeted with a standing ovation as he entered the event. UFC president and Trump supporter, Dana White, accompanied him.
**UFC 299**: Trump also made an appearance at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida.
Trump’s appearances at these events were met with various reactions from the public. He is an avid UFC fan and has attended several events over the years. His relationship with the UFC dates back to the early years of the promotion, when he gave the UFC a platform to host events in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Russian Fighter in the UFC
There are several notable Russian fighters in the UFC. Here are a few of them:
1. **Khabib Nurmagomedov**: Khabib is a former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the UFC. He was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion ever, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021.
2. **Aleksei Oleinik**: Aleksei has been an MMA fighter for decades and has fought for the UFC since 2013. He’s known as “The Boa Constrictor” and is a submission machine with a BJJ black belt. He’s the first UFC fighter to win via Ezekiel choke.
3. **Alexander Volkov**: Alexander is another prominent Russian UFC fighter. He has an impressive record and has faced notable competition throughout his career.
4. **Askar Askarov**: Askarov is among the elite fighters competing at 125 pounds. Currently ranked in the top five of the flyweight division, Askarov is just a couple of wins away from fighting for the belt.
These fighters have made significant contributions to the UFC and have showcased the strength of Russian MMA on the global stage.