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UFC fans Gathered in Newark, New Jersey for the highly anticipated showdown between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.
But these two fighters are not the only special guests in the arena – the President Donald Trump Also attended. Although there is no official announcement, fans are clearly looking forward to Trump’s arrival.
Fox News Numbers talked to fans about Trump’s performance in his first six months ahead of the event Second semester. Some are eager to praise the president, while others are skeptical or completely disappointed.
UFC Dana White CEO and U.S. President Donald Trump fought for the blistering title battle during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn image via Reuters)
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How has President Donald Trump performed so far in his second term?
“He did a great job. He shocked us all, but he was doing what everyone knew they were going to do. Wow,” Erin Kerr said.
Eric Ventura told Fox News Digital that he told Fox News Digital: “I believe Trump is a person worthy of respect. He is always honest with things, and at the end of the day, it may be politics, but you know we should respect what happened, you know what I’m talking about.”
Would you rather see a Saturday showdown between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley or see Trump and Elon Musk in the field?
“I would rather see the UFC than see two swollen billionaires fighting each other,” Paul Gordon said.
“Maybe Elon might be fun, but I have to go with what happened tonight, and that would be better,” Chris Wright said.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 316 event, a round between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey (Reuters/Nathan Howard)
Who would be better for fist, Trump or Musk?
“Trump-He has that big chin,” Wright told Fox News figures.
Gustavo Granados said: “He picked up the bullets, right? I think if you just picked up the bullets, maybe you could slam it.”
“If Elon, if Trump is going to fight, I think Trump will do it,” Jimmy Malloy said.
Several fans also chose Musk, noting that the billionaire was a few years younger than the president, which they thought would give him an advantage.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended the meeting during the UFC 316 event held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on June 7, 2025. (Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
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Finally, Trump was warmly welcomed by a roaring crowd when he entered the center of prudence with UFC CEO Dana White, a long-time ally of the president who spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
