The assassination attempt on Donald Trump took everyone by surprise. Nobody had expected the presidential candidate to get shot during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident took place ahead of the UFC Denver fight card. This caught the attention of many fighters, including Evan Elder, who are true supporters of Trump.
UFC young blood Evan Elder faced Darrius Flowers in a short-notice fight. Elder put on a great performance and took home the win via submission. However, it was his post-fight octagon interview that got maximum attention. Elder took the opportunity to praise Donald Trump for surviving the horrifying assassination attempt.
I heard they just tried to whack my boy Trump. I’m glad that man is OK – long live Trump, let’s go baby. Trump 2024.
Evan Elder via UFC Denver Octagon Interview
Trump got hit on his right ear and was bleeding while the Secret Service surrounded him after the initial shot. Trump barely survived death but was unphased and raised his arm for his rally members. It looked like a scene from a Hollywood movie with the American national flag waving in the background. The assassin was immediately killed by the Secret Service, who was later identified as a 20-year-old man.
JUST IN: UFC fighter Evan Elder gives a shoutout to Donald Trump after the ass*sination attempt at his rally.
Elder made the comments after getting a second-round win in Denver.
“Hey. I heard they just tried to whack my boy Trump. I’m glad that man’s okay. Long live Trump.… pic.twitter.com/ov8LYPdmvy
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 14, 2024
Trump has always received a warm welcome from UFC fight fans. With the recent incident, many superstars took to social media to show their support. However, when it comes to showing loud and clear support from inside the octagon, Elder took the cake.
Evan Elder talks about his nerves going into a short-notice fight at UFC Denver
Evan Elder made his UFC return after one year, and it was a short-notice fight. Opening the main card with Darrius Flowers, Elder was the clear favorite to win the bout. In the first round, Elder showcased his crisp striking and distance management. This prompted his opponent to switch to wrestling, which ultimately backfired.
Evan Elder submits Darrius Flowers at UFC Denver (via X)In the second round, while trying to submit Elder, Flowers lost his position and got submitted via an arm triangle choke. After the fight, Elder shared his mindset going into a short-notice fight. The welterweight star admitted not having the best confidence heading into the bout.
A couple day notice. Right away I got the call, I’m like, ‘ I don’t know, so soon.’ but I was like ‘man, f**** that dude, get in there.’ I felt nervous, i felt worried and that’s exactly where I needed to be.
Evan Elder via UFC News X Account
“I needed to dive headfirst into that fear.”
Evan Elder embraced the nerves that came with accepting a fight on short-notice and was able to secure the 2nd-round submission win.#UFCDenver Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/JQ1Lp7IQiH
— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 14, 2024
Irrespective of everything, Eldar’s shout-out to Donald Trump stole the show for the fighter. Undoubtedly, Trump’s influence in the world and in the UFC is massive. The UFC CEO Dana White is a close friend of Trump. He also shared his disgust towards the incident. Nevertheless, fans would love to see their favorite former President back in the UFC soon.
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