UFC legend Jon Jones handed Donald Trump his title belt and thanked the President-elect after winning his match to retain the heavyweight title at UFC 309 on Saturday night.
Video captured the moment between the champ and Trump, who can be seen posing with the silver and gold prize after Jones claimed victory over Stipe Miocic in the third round of their fight at Madison Square Garden.
Jones approaches Trump.
Trump congratulates Jon Jones after he defended his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. Stephen Yang
The two fight in the ring. Robert Sabo for NY Post
In a victory speech, Jones, 37, thanked Jesus Christ and Trump, telling the audience, “I also wanna say a big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight.”
“Trump Check it out,” he added before breaking into some of the former and future president’s signature dance moves.
Trump sat ringside at the highly anticipated event alongside Elon Musk, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock.
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