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Jon "Bones" Jones kept his undisputed UFC world heavyweight champion title by defeating Stipe Miocic Saturday and celebrated with an homage to President-elect Trump, who was ringside.
Jones broke into Trump's signature dance moments after landing a spinning back kick to Miocic's ribs to end the title fight with a technical knockout. As he danced in the ring, the decidedly pro-Trump crowd roared its approval.
As Jones danced and pointed to Trump, the incoming president smiled and offered a thumbs up.
During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Jones also gave a hearty shoutout to Trump.
Then, Jones used the crowd's energy to start a "USA! USA!" chant, which they happily joined in for.
"I'm proud to be a great American champion. I'm proud to be a Christian American champion," Jones added.
Following the interview, Jones walked over to where Trump sat ringside with Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, sons Don Jr. and Eric, Kid Rick, Vivek Ramaswamy, singer Jelly Roll and others and handed him his UFC title belt.
"A big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight," Jones said, which sent the Madison Square Garden crowd into a frenzy.