The Octagon wasn’t the only thing lighting up at UFC 316 on Saturday night. As the cameras panned across the roaring crowd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, fans caught a glimpse of Ivanka Trump, and the internet didn’t waste a second weighing in.
Ivanka showed up with her father, President Donald Trump, who made a thunderous, rock-star-style entrance alongside UFC CEO Dana White to Kid Rock’s “American Badass.” The former First Daughter wasn’t front and center in the cage, but that didn’t stop social media from zeroing in. From casual fans to diehard MMA watchers, everyone had something to say once she appeared on screen.
Ivanka's so hot 🔥#UFC316 pic.twitter.com/YqZRsqRIyq
— The People's MMA 🦈 (@ThePeoplesMMA) June 8, 2025
Fans React As Ivanka Trump Joins UFC Crowd
Once the footage of Ivanka surfaced, comments began flying across X, formerly Twitter. Some fans praised her appearance, while others questioned the hype.
One user joked, “Suit her up as a ring girl lol.”
Suit her up as a ring girl lol @danawhite
— FrankReplies (@FranklyG305) June 8, 2025
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While another simply ranked her, writing, “Ivanka top 10.”
Ivanka top 10
— Jaylen Brown, CPA (@urinalburger69) June 8, 2025
Not everyone jumped on the bandwagon, though. “She’s really not that hot dude,” one post read.
She's really not that hot dude….
— Cdubb (@ibeme46) June 8, 2025
Another chimed in, “If this is hot you man… you should see an optometrist.”
If this is hot you man.. you should see an optometrist pic.twitter.com/L86YmNNzax
— Michael Vick stole my dog (@zigzagstrum) June 8, 2025
Ivanka wasn’t alone at the event. She attended the fights with her husband Jared Kushner, brother Eric Trump, and her father, who soaked up the spotlight as usual. UFC regulars like Mike Tyson and Joe Rogan joined the evening’s roster of big names, adding even more firepower to an already headline-heavy night.
The Trump family’s presence wasn’t new to the UFC world. President Trump has long had a relationship with Dana White, dating back to the early days of UFC shows at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. He’s become a staple at major events, often appearing with star-studded entourages that spark social media chatter every time.
Saturday’s card delivered plenty inside the cage too, with Kevin Holland securing a submission win and stopping to shake hands with Trump afterward. But outside the Octagon, Ivanka’s appearance became one of the night’s most buzzed-about moments — a reminder that in today’s fight game, what happens outside the cage often grabs just as many headlines.
Love it or hate it, UFC fans rarely hold back. And when Ivanka shows up? You can bet the comment section is going to explode.
