Trump uses UFC in bid to reach new demographic of voters

Former president's sit-down to discuss combat sports part of strategy to cater to young men with little interest in politics

During a stretch of campaign stops taking place under the specter of a potential indictment, Donald Trump managed to make time for a sit-down interview on an unlikely platform: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Recorded just before Trump's appearance at a UFC event in Las Vegas in July, the interview offered a rare departure from the controversial president's politically charged interviews, instead focusing on his background as a boxing promoter, his all-time favorite combat sports matches, and the hypothetical walkout song he would pick if he were a fighter himself. The hosts described Trump as a genuine fight fan" and their enthusiasm was palpable as he shared insights on promoting the likes of Mike Tyson during the 1980s.