Written by Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration has a heavy combat sports presence.
Notables from the UFC, boxing and WWE have flocked to Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration Monday, which officially marks the beginning of his second term as U.S. president. Dana White, Joe Rogan, Conor McGregor, Logan Paul, and Jake Paul are among those taking in the festivities.
White and the UFC played a big part getting Trump elected, so it’s no surprise to see a plethora of familiar faces in attendance.
Check out live updates from around the inauguration event, including some surprising scenes of (supposed) rivals coming together.
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The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony https://t.co/m0OTZlpPcw
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2025
Dana White’s speech
After flying in directly from UFC 311 in Los Angeles on Saturday, White took the stage for a four-minute speech touting Trump’s victory.
UFC CEO Dana White hypes up crowd at the victory rally of President-elect Donald Trump.
“The fate of this country is tied to the fate of the president. So if you love America, you should want America’s president to be successful,” he said. pic.twitter.com/K1g4lKqYsl
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 19, 2025
White links up with Joe Rogan and Trump
Following his speech, White shared a photo on his Instagram Stories alongside Trump and longtime UFC commentator Rogan.
Donald Trump, Joe Rogan, Dana White
Conor McGregor, Paul brothers united for Trump?!?
Former two-division UFC champion McGregor shared a bus ride with Jake Paul, who has talked a tremendous amount of trash about him in the past, and Logan Paul, whom he claims to be facing in a $250 million boxing match later this year in India.
Its gonna be an interesting ride.. pic.twitter.com/yIad9XPgYv
— Nelk Boys (@nelkboys) January 20, 2025
Colby Covington arrives
Diehard Trump supporter and former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington certainly wasn’t going to miss the inauguration.
McGregor speaks on Trump
Conor McGregor speaks on President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/3uHgDQV9b7
— Mcgregor Forever (@mcgregorufc22) January 20, 2025