PRESIDENT Donald Trump showed his love for UFC star Kayla Harrison with a surprise gesture.
Trump attended UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
President Donald Trump watched Kayla Harrison win in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday[/caption]
Trump gave Harrison a kiss on the cheek[/caption]
And the President saw Harrison submit Julianna Pena in the co-main event.
Harrison, 34, celebrated as she won the women’s bantamweight title.
And her joy was topped off with a rare gesture from Trump.
The President was watching from the front row with Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and UFC boss Dana White.
Harrison passed by where he was sat after leaving the octagon.
The pair smiled and posed for photos before hugging.
Trump then leaned in to give the champion a kiss on the right cheek.
“I prayed in the dark. I fought in the light. And God never left my side,” Harrison said on Facebook.
“Thank you to my team, my family, and everyone who believed.
“This life is wild – and I’m so damn blessed to live it.”
The 34-year-old added, “I’ve been through some stuff, but who I became as a result of that stuff, my spirit is unbreakable.
“My faith is unshakeable, and I’m really proud of that and that’s what this belt represents.”
Trump is a fan of the UFC and has been seen at a number of events in recent months.
The President is friends with UFC supremo White.
The last time he attended was in April in Miami, Florida.
The new UFC champion poses with the President[/caption]
He was joined by Elon Musk for that event.
But the pair’s relationship has soured in recent weeks.
Trump was also the first sitting President to attend the Super Bowl.
He was at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana in February.
Fans inside the venue gave him a huge cheer when he flashed up on the big screen.
