Donald Trump watches injured Kiwi Carlos Ulberg's 'insane' first round knockout at UFC 327
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The early main attraction at UFC 327 on Sunday (AEST) wasn't any of the fighters, but United States President Donald Trump.
Trump entered Miami's Kaseya Centre to watch the light heavyweight title fight between Czech Jiri Prochazka and Kiwi Carlos Ulberg.
He was accompanied by Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and several members of the Trump family.
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President Donald Trump watches a featherweight bout during UFC 327. Getty
As a Kid Rock song blasted from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was waiting.
Trump shook hands with attendees on the floor and made a point of greeting Joe Rogan, the podcaster who also works as a UFC colour commentator.
Trump gave several smiles to the cameras at the same time as US Vice President, JD Vance, announced that peace talks with Iran had failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan.
But as the fighting heated up, Ulberg stole the show with a stunning first round knockout despite appearing to have badly injured his knee.
The 35-year-old only needed one leg, nailing Prochazka with a huge right hook before pummelling him on the floor to win the belt.
"He caught him perfect, insane. Just perfect, Carlos Ulberg pulls it out with one leg. Incredible," Rogan said.
Carlos Ulberg celebrates winning the UFC light heavyweight championship fight. Zuffa LLC
"A champion with one knee."
Added Jon Anik: "An absolute sniper and now he is the light heavyweight champion."
A stunned Prochazka then claimed he showed Ulberg "too much mercy" over his injury.
Carlos Ulberg celebrates winning the UFC light heavyweight championship fight. Zuffa LLC
Ulberg, who claimed he "blew out" his knee, becomes the first New Zealand-born UFC champion.
Israel Adesanya was born in Nigeria. Ulberg has now won his last 10 fights.
The 205-pound belt became vacant after Alex Pereira moved up to heavyweight.
President Donald Trump poses for a photo with his daughter, Ivanka Trump, during UFC 327. Getty
Earlier, fifth-ranked heavyweight Curtis Blaydes handed Josh Hokit his first defeat.
Dominick Reyes, the 10th-ranked light heavyweight, stopped No. 12 Johnny Walker (22-9-0) in the third round.
And in the featherweight division, Cub Swanson (31-14-0) stopped Nate Landwehr (18-8-0).
