‘Headlock him up!’ Protesters collect exterior Madison Sq. Backyard as US president Donald Trump watches UFC 244 (VIDEO)

Donald Trump’s presence at UFC 244 at Madison Sq. Backyard brought on chaos backstage, protests exterior the world and a combined reception from the followers within the enviornment because the US president took within the night time’s big-fight motion in New York.

It was reported earlier within the week that Trump could be attending the occasion, and his arrival on the well-known New York venue mid-way by way of the preliminary card brought on havoc backstage for the journalists, coaches and fighters working the occasion.

Media members had been subjected to extra stringent searches as they entered the world for the fights.

That is new: As a part of added safety, we’ve been requested to open our gear and stroll away from it. Plenty of nervous journalists proper now contemplating the collective worth of that tools!!!!! #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/F56OpJxNfd

— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) November 2, 2019

And after Trump arrived on the enviornment. ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto tweeted that the backstage space had been briefly placed on lockdown.

“Random UFC 244 be aware, almost your complete backstage tunnel space is shut down, apparently because of President Trump’s presence again there. I’m caught exterior the interview space. Extra importantly Firas Zahabi is caught out right here and might’t get to Kevin Lee, who is 2 fights away.”

Random UFC 244 be aware, almost your complete backstage tunnel space is shut down, apparently because of President Trump’s presence again there. I’m caught exterior the interview space. Extra importantly Firas Zahabi is caught out right here and might’t get to Kevin Lee, who is 2 fights away.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November three, 2019

Trump’s attendance on the occasion wasn’t simply famous by the MMA fanbase and media, because the scenes exterior Madison Sq. Backyard confirmed crowds of placard-holding protesters had gathered to point out their displeasure at their commander-in-chief’s presence in The Huge Apple.

“HEADLOCK HIM UP!” stated one placard, whereas the group chanted for the removing of Trump and vice chairman Mike Pence.

A day after President Trump publicizes his everlasting residency transfer from New York to Florida, these protestors say they’re right here to welcome the President throughout his go to to look at UFC struggle at Madison Sq. Backyard. @PIX11Information #UFC @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/fasBt9dH1y

— Cristian Benavides (@cbenavidesTV) November three, 2019

However when Trump arrived on the world flooring, he appeared to obtain a a lot hotter reception inside the world than exterior, as his look was greeted by applause and a mix of cheers and boos. 

Right here is President Trump getting into MSG for UFC 244. ? @jasonrubin91 pic.twitter.com/AVbbFHk6Av

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November three, 2019

President Trump getting massively booed as he entered the Backyard for #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/ZwmSxlQ4uL

— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) November three, 2019

And the president clearly loved assembly Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Duran, who was additionally in attendance to look at important occasion star Jorge Masvidal in motion towards Nate Diaz.

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