Crowd boos at Donald Trump during UFC fight
New York: President Donald Trump was loudly booed on Saturday for the second time in a week at a sporting event as he attended a UFC fight in New York.
Trump, wearing a dark suit and a red tie, pumped his fist and waved at the crowd as he walked into the city’s iconic Madison Square Garden arena on Saturday night.
There was no repeat of the loud chants of “lock him up” that greeted Trump when he attended a World Series baseball game last weekend, but loud jeers rung out.
Many mixed martial arts fans also clapped and cheered as Trump took his seat just 15 feet from the cage where the UFC was set to award the “BMF” belt.
Several dozen protesters carrying placards with slogans such as “Trump/Pence Out Now!” and “Headlock Him Up” demonstrated outside the 20,000-seat venue as Trump arrived for the pay-per-view spectacle.
The president, 73, looked on in concern as lightweight Kevin Lee delivered a vicious left kick to rival Gregor Gillespie’s face during the first bout on the main card.
The contact, which left the fighter sprawled on the ground for around 30 seconds, drew loud gasps from the capacity crowd as they watched the slow-motion replay of his face being squished.
Trump could be seen clapping in support when Gillespie finally got to his feet.
The president was attending the fight night with sons Donald Jr and Eric.
Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were due to slug it out for the “BMF” belt later Saturday. (AFP)
School kid’s sweet words flatter Prince Harry
Washington: Prince Harry who was on a solo visit to Japan, received a beautiful compliment from a school kid which is sure to make your day.While visiting with a group of local schoolchildren before Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, the Duke of Sussex shared a sweet moment with a student who commented on how handsome he was as they posed for a group photograph, reported People Magazine.
In an adorable clip posted on The Royal Family Channel Twitter account, 35-year-old Harry is playfully pointing to his wedding ring and saying, “I’m married!” much to the delight of the rest of the children, who could be heard laughing.Ahead of the match, Harry also had a laugh with Japanese Paralympic hopefuls, after finding out that one of them was rooting for South Africa to defeat England.
“I’ll have a word later,” Harry quipped. “You might not be getting selected. “Following the match, which England lost 32-12, Harry gave South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a big hug in a sweet moment that was captured on the Sussex Royal Instagram account. “Tonight was not England’s night, but the whole nation is incredibly proud of what @EnglandRugby have achieved over the past few months. Hold your heads, high boys, you did an outstanding job and we couldn’t have asked more from you,” Harry wrote. “To the whole of South Africa – rugby unites all of us in more ways than we can imagine, and tonight I have no doubt that it will unite all of you. After last month’s visit, I can’t think of a nation that deserves it more. Well done and enjoy!” he added. (ANI)