Elon Musk Dragged Into Controversy as Donald Trump and Joe Rogan Create Headlines Among UFC 316 Fans

At UFC 316, Sean O’Malley is set to clash with Merab Dvalishvili in a high-stakes rematch for the bantamweight title—one year in the making. The buzz around this showdown is electric, and even Donald Trump didn’t plan on missing the fireworks at the Prudential Center in Newark. A longtime ally of Dana White, Trump’s early support helped shape the UFC into the global juggernaut it is today. As the former U.S. President made his grand entrance, the crowd erupted—but online, things got wilder. Fans dragged Elon Musk and Joe Rogan into the conversation, turning the spectacle into a full-blown internet frenzy.

Right before the main card began at UFC 316, former POTUS Donald Trump stepped into the star-studded Prudential Center in Newark. Walking with unmistakable presence, Trump was accompanied by UFC CEO Dana White, who was all smiles alongside his longtime friend. The crowd erupted with applause as Trump made his way to the cageside.

As he approached his seat, commentator Jon Anik reached out for a handshake, which Trump accepted. Then came Joe Rogan—but something unique happened. What, you ask? Well, as Rogan shook Trump’s hand, he pulled him near him to say something to him. Well, what did he say? We have no idea, but he might have just thanked him for the podcast, which helped him clinch the victory in the last elections.

Now comes the most important part. Last time, it was Elon Musk who accompanied Donald Trump to the event, but this time, the tech mogul was noticeably absent. Why? Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the duo has been feuding ever since Trump announced his $2.4 trillion spending-and-tax package—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

How about THAT for an entrance?! #UFC316

The bossman takes his seat alongside Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/3EEVNVhSHw

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 8, 2025

Musk called it a “disgusting abomination” due to its massive deficit impact and the proposed cuts to electric vehicle incentives, which directly affect Tesla. Well, as Donald Trump makes an entrance without Elon Musk, the MMA community could not help but react to it.

Fans react as Donald Trump makes his entrance to UFC 316 without Elon Musk

Without his best buddy Elon Musk

Elon kicked from the club dude

He got Rogan with that handshake pull in, wasn’t prepared that time ROGAN

Wow how awesome said none of your audience and half of us.

That’s what I call a “Driven dude” friendly handshake when he shakes hands with Joe Rogan

(More to follow…)

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