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Dominick Reyes gave President Donald Trump a ‘golf swing’ salute after knocking out Nikita Krylov

Updated on: Apr 13, 2025, 09:11:16 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Dominick Reyes gave President Donald Trump a ‘golf swing’ salute after knocking out Nikita Krylov at UFC 314 in Miami on Saturday. The POTUS was sitting at ringside along with DOGE chief Elon Musk and his youngest son X Æ A-12.

Dominick Reyes knocked out Nikita Krylov of Ukraine in a light heavyweight fight during UFC 314 (Getty Images via AFP)

Reyes, who is also known as ‘The Devastator’ scored a first-round knockout against Krylov in the light heavyweight main card opener at UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes. The win marks Reyes’ third consecutive finish.

As he was celebrating his win, Reyes made a golf swing gesture towards Trump. He then climbed the cage and saluted the president.

Several social media users shared videos of the UFC fighter's gesture towards the president. “The FIRST THING UFC fighter Dominick Reyes did after he knocked out his opponent was run over to President Trump. He even did a golf swing for Trump,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Dominick Reyes gave his best Masters Swing and Salute to President Trump after his knockout over Krylov,” another one added.

Just minutes into the opening round, Reyes landed a precise headshot that dropped Krylov, prompting referee intervention. The official time of the stoppage was not immediately released, but the arena erupted as Reyes celebrated his emphatic victory.

The 35-year-old Californian entered the bout riding momentum from back-to-back knockouts over Dustin Jacoby in June 2024 and Anthony Smith in December 2024. His record now stands at 15-4-0.

In a post-fight interview with UFC.com, Reyes expressed gratitude and confidence, reflecting on his journey. “I’m just so grateful, man,” he said. “To come back from where I was, to keep pushing—it’s all about faith and will. Tonight was about showing I’m not just back, I’m better.” Addressing his knockout, he added, “I felt the shot land clean. I knew it was over. This is what I’ve been working for.”

Speaking with Joe Rogan in the Octagon, Reyes said: “I’ve been through the fire, and I’m still here. This win is for everyone who believed in me. The title’s still the goal, and I’m coming for it.”

Krylov, visibly disappointed, offered no immediate comment.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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