On Saturday night, President Trump made a notable appearance at UFC 327, entering the Miami MMA event to a wave of cheers and applause from the enthusiastic crowd. The event took place at the Kaseya Center, marking a moment of excitement as Trump arrived shortly after 9 p.m.

Accompanying the former president were U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UFC President Dana White, and his youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump. The entrance was further amplified by Kid Rock’s “American Badass” resonating throughout the arena, setting a dynamic tone for the evening.

During his entrance, Trump took the opportunity to greet several prominent figures, including UFC announcer and popular podcaster Joe Rogan, before settling into his seat. The presence of these high-profile individuals added an extra layer of prestige to the event.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakistan, where he announced that the United States had been unable to secure a peace agreement with Iran. This announcement followed more than 21 hours of intense negotiations aimed at resolving a six-week conflict that has significantly impacted the Middle East.

Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Vance expressed disappointment, stating, “The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it is for the United States. They have chosen not to accept our terms. So we return to the U.S. without an agreement.”

“And i think that’s bad new for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America. They have chose not to accept our terms. So we go back to the United States having not come to an agreement.”

Trump, a close friend to White, has been a UFC regular, showing up at multiple events during his second term with family members and conservative bigwigs.

He attended Saturday’s event months before he plans to host a cage match on the White House lawn for 25,000 spectators to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on June 14 — which also marks his 80th birthday.

Ilia Topuria will put his UFC lightweight title on the line against interim champ Justin Gaethje as the headliner for the one-of-a-kind event in Washington. 

The co-main event also features UFC gold up for grabs — and in one man’s case, a chance at history — as Alex Pereira seeks to become the first three-division champion in the organization’s history when he and Ciryl Gane vie for an interim heavyweight title.

Saturday’s match saw Jiri Prochazka and Carols Ulberg face off for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.