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Dana White delivered a memorable and very fiery speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention (full replay HERE) as the UFC CEO introduced former President Donald Trump like he was about to make the walk to the Octagon.
White, who has done these political appearances before to back his buddy Donald, had to be feeling extra pressure to deliver a well-thought speech considering Trump just survived an assassination attempt last weekend. The former President has still been making his campaign rounds and followed through on Thursday’s stop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
That’s where White came on stage for about five minutes and ended with a loud UFC-like intro for Trump. Check it out below:
| Dana White introduces Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.
“I know America needs a strong leader, and the world needs a strong America.
“I know Donald J. Trump is the best choice for president of the United States.
“My fellow Americans, it is my honor to… pic.twitter.com/q9VWgRjTwb
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) July 19, 2024
“I know America needs a strong leader, and the world needs a strong America,” said White as he closed out his speech. “I know Donald J. Trump is the best choice for President of the United States.
“My fellow Americans, it is my honor to introduce the 45th and soon to be 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”
Insomnia
McGregor vs. Chandler at UFC 310?
BREAKING NEWS
Spoke with Conor McGregor this afternoon about his plans to return to the UFC after suffering a broken toe.
He told me he likes the sound of fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 310 on December 14.
interview to drop later.
Thoughts, peeps? pic.twitter.com/gmOqWdc5ks
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) July 18, 2024
Daniel Cormier backing Jon Jones?!
Daniel Cormier backs Jon Jones over latest misdemeanor charges
Full story: https://t.co/84TNy9f2Zk pic.twitter.com/jW4kkv9V0b
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 18, 2024
Here’s Conor McGregor taking a shot at Jake Paul.
Conor McGregor just dissed Jake Paul in his first BKFC press conference pic.twitter.com/IXDUZR4r6X
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 18, 2024
And here’s what Jake Paul and Mike Perry had to say about those comments.
Jake Paul and Mike Perry respond to Conor McGregor.pic.twitter.com/maEpjnaQoO
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 18, 2024
Are fight fans going to get the old version of Jan Blachowicz?
Woke up today. I drank my favorite coffee, walked with my dog, played with Jan jr. A normal day but something was different.
I called the UFC Office. I told them: Sign me up for December.
Feels like my old version is back. I’m back.
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) July 18, 2024
“Notorious” also took a cheap shot at UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Conor McGregor on Ilia Topuria:
“He’s not bad… I’d slap him around he’s too small.”
@bareknucklefc #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/ro8KhHKCFP
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 18, 2024
How many of these guys would Kamaru Usman beat?
Kamaru Usman says there’s a huge chance that his next opponent will be either Shavkat, Ian Garry, JDM or Belal
“It’s up to me to go show them… they’re not on my level yet. That I’ve been doing this. That I have been, always will be the boogeyman of that welterweight… pic.twitter.com/4UIuED0NsC
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 18, 2024
Jon Jones looks to be in great shape as he prepares for his UFC return.
Ariel Helwani to the rescue!
another cringey Tiktoker just tried to talk trash to Mike Perry for Jake Paul and immediately got shut down by Ariel Helwani
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) July 18, 2024
Is “No Love” going to rebound with this matchup?
Bantamweight Banger
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt returns on October 12th. He takes on Miles Johns.
Event targeted for UFC APEX in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/h2Ifs86tc9
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) July 18, 2024
Jean Silva apparently fractured both of his hands before stopping Drew Dober at UFC Denver. Wild stuff.
| Jean Silva has announced that he fractured both his left and right hands in the first round of his #UFCDenver victory over Drew Dober.
He still fought through to stop Dober in the third round.
THIS MAN IS INSANE! pic.twitter.com/2J2wzce033
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 18, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Not much out there so let us revisit Sean O’Malley’s Contender Series knockout from exactly seven years ago.
POV: You’re looking at a future champ right there! #OnThisDay in 2017: @SugaSeanMMA earned his UFC contract with this sensational performance in Dana White’s Contender Series!
Watch all his best fights on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/6t5njrf5bw
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) July 19, 2024
Random Land
Here’s Hulk Hogan ripping off his shirt at the RNC.
YEAH, BROTHER! @HulkHogan rips off his shirt to reveal he’s backing a Trump-Vance ticket to the White House. pic.twitter.com/RS7XZsDAqf
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 19, 2024
Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.