UFC fighter Paulo Costa jumps out of cage to greet Trump at match

"Thank you for doing what you’re doing, I needed to tell you this," Costa said, according to Dan Scavino, deputy chief of staff in the White House.

Published: April 12, 2026 7:22am

Updated: April 12, 2026 7:23am

UFC fighter Paulo Costa jumped out of the cage following his win at the UFC 327 event in Miami on Saturday to greet President Trump and shake his hand. 

"Thank you for doing what you’re doing, I needed to tell you this," Costa said, according to Dan Scavino, deputy chief of staff in the White House.

Trump responded, saying, "You’re too good looking to be a fighter and you are some fighter."

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