MIAMI — MMA fans flooded into the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami for UFC 327, where President Donald Trump joined the crowd for the championship bout.

Trump was seen shaking hands with fans and later embracing UFC CEO and President Dana White during the event.

Earlier in the day, the president was seen coming down the stairs of Air Force One after landing at Miami International Airport.

Outside the arena, security was tight with Secret Service agents, police dogs and a SWAT team stationed ahead of his arrival.

“DJT? In the crib? Oh yessir bro. Yessir,” one fan said when asked about the president being there. Another responded, “Oh Trump? Yeah yeah yeah.”

Fans said they were excited to see the major fight night in Miami.

“We had to come because Miami’s the best city in America,” one attendee said.

Fans also took photos in front of the UFC logo with the Miami skyline in the background.

The event marked the UFC’s fifth visit to Miami so far and the first since last April. Many fans said they hope more events continue to return.

“I’ve always loved when the opportunity comes when they can come closer,” one fan said.

UFC 327 draws packed crowd to Kaseya Center as Trump attends Miami event

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