Jon Jones celebrates UFC win with Donald Trump’s YMCA dance, Internet says ‘GOAT recognizing GOAT’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones celebrated his victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 by performing the iconic YMCA dance of Donald Trump on Saturday, November 16, reported the Mail Online.
The president-elect was present at the Madison Sqaure Garden arena to witness the event that evening, accompanied by his star supporters, including UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Johnson, Kid Rock, as well as his sons Don Jr and Eric Trump.
😂🤣😭Jon Jones celebrates his win by doing the YMCA dance for Trump
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) November 17, 2024
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Trump was welcomed in the arena with thunderous applause and even broke into a dance himself as the YMCA blasted through the sound system prior to the main event.
Jon Jones interacts with Donald Trump at UFC 309
Jon Jones pulled off a stunning knockout of Stipe Miocic on Saturday to retain his heavyweight belt. Jones singled out Donald Trump during his victory celebration in the ring and performed some moves of the latter's signature dance.
He ended by pointing at the president-elect and making a thumbs-up gesture. Trump was visibly pleased with the demonstration, as he nodded and applauded from his front-row seat beside Elon Musk.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 UFC legend Jon Jones gives his championship belt to US President-elect Donald Trump after winning.
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) November 17, 2024
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After leaving the cage, the fighter went over to Trump to hand him his heavyweight belt and cheer for him, with those present joining in. The overjoyed 78-year-old tried to hold it high, before shaking Jones' hand and engaging in a brief conversation.
The subject of the conversation remains unclear, with Jones squatting on the stage to level with Trump at the time.
Donald Trump DANCING at #UFC309 and then daps up TRIPLE H
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) November 17, 2024
this sport is not real 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2nWmAsI02Q
Jon Jones' Donald Trump dance wins over the Internet
Social media users, especially conservatives, cheered Jon Jones for performing the Donald Trump dance at the UFC ring.
"The goat recognizing the goat," wrote a user.
"Every day is just more winning in Trump’s America. Love it!" stated another.
Every day is just more winning in Trump’s America. Love it!
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) November 17, 2024
"The respect Trump deserves! Gotta love this!" shared a third.
"That Trump’s dance is the winning formula," said one user.
"Everyone is doing the dance now!!" expressed another with a gif.
Everyone is doing the dance now!! pic.twitter.com/yjFUIuIvL5
— Danny Bishop (@GrandpaDannyB) November 17, 2024
"Knockout in the cage, knockout on the dance floor," cheered yet another.
"Real fighters recognize real fighters. UFC stands with Trump," remarked one user.
Real fighters recognize real fighters. UFC stands with Trump
— Visual Fidelity (@VisualFidelity) November 17, 2024
"Who needs a regular celebration when you can do the YMCA for Trump," noted another.
Who needs a regular celebration when you can do the YMCA for Trump.
— हाजमोला टॉक्स (@HajmolaTalks) November 17, 2024
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