UFC fans have mixed feelings on Trump ahead of his appearance at the match

UFC fans gathered in Newark, New Jersey, for the very expected competition between Merhab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.

But the fighters were not the only distinguished guests in the arena – President Donald Trump was also present. Although there was no official announcement, the fans were clearly expecting Trump’s arrival.

Fox News Digital spoke to fans before the event about Trump’s performance during the first six months of his second term. Some were keen to praise the president, while others were skeptical or explicit disappointment.

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How is President Donald Trump so far in his second term?

“He is doing a great job. He shocked us all, but he does what everyone knows he will do. Wow.”

“I think Trump is someone who respects him. He is always honest about things, and at the end of the day, as you know, politics may be, but you know that we must have a kind of respect what is happening, you know what I am saying,” Eric Ventura told Fox News Digital.

Do you prefer to see the Saturday match between Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, or Trump and Eileon Musk in the ring?

“I prefer UFC seeing from seeing two enlarged billionaires fighting each other,” said Paul Gordon.

“It is possible that Elon is funny, but I must go with what is happening tonight, it will be better,” said Chris Wright.

US President Donald Trump and Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting, attends, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, a seizure between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey (Reuters/Nathan Howard)

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Who will be more convenient to take on the face, Trump or musk?

“Trump- he got this large chin,” Wright told Fox News Digital.

Gustavo Grandos said: “He took a bullet, right?

Jimmy Malawi said: “If Illon is, if Trump will fight, I think Trump will achieve it,” said Jimmy Malawi.

Many fans also chose Musk, noting that the billionaire was several years younger than the president, who believed that he would give him an advantage.

US President Donald Trump is seen at the attendance at the UFC 316 event at the PRUDENTIAL Center on June 7, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey. (Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

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In the end, Trump received a warm welcome from the huge crowd when he entered the Budali Center with the CEO of UFC Dana White, a long ally of the president who spoke at the 2024 Republican National congress.