WATCH: “Everyone loves real top G” – Donald Trump fists bumps MAGA supporter Colby Covington moments before UFC 296 fight

Former President Donald Trump shared an enthusiastic fist bump with Colby Covington, a vocal MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement supporter. This was just moments before Covington’s Welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards, in a surreal and unprecedented moment at UFC 296. The event was well received throughout the arena and beyond, creating an immediate and unforgettable highlight.

The video is a short one. It shows Colby Covington going ringside toward Donald Trump and getting a fist bump from the former president. He then proceeds to have a little chat with him. Covington then leaves to get back into the octagon and waits for his Leon Edwards.

Colby Covington, who has openly supported Trump and the MAGA movement, appeared to enjoy the former president’s endorsement. The fist bump represented a link between the political and sports worlds. This highlighted the importance and reach of both leaders on a worldwide scale.

Unfortunately, Covington did not win against a tough opponent in Leon Edwards. If so, he wished that Trump should be the one to wrap the belt around his waist.

Fight fans react to the interaction between Colby Covington and Donald Trump at cage side

The smoldering fist bump between former President Donald Trump and Colby Covington at the octagon side electrified the audience. This was just moments before his battle against Leon Edwards for the UFC 296 Welterweight championship.  Fight fans worldwide took part in the spectacle, expressing a wide range of feelings on social media platforms.

As fight fans inside and outside the arena took in the experience, social media platforms exploded with emotions. Colby Covington and Donald Trump supporters filled comment sections with joyful reactions, expressing delight and enthusiasm. On the other hand, critics and those opposed to mixing politics and sports expressed their worries, describing the episode as an uneasy mix of beliefs. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The fan reactions to Trump and Covington’s fist bump were equally wide and passionate. This event became an opportunity for discussion, demonstrating athletics’ enormous effect in sparking societal debates outside the confines of the octagon.

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