Colby Covington dominated former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley - then promptly phoned Donald Trump.
Covington, an outspoken supporter of the President, cruised to victory over Woodley who suffered a rib injury in the final round.
And as he gave his post-fight press conference, Covington put in a call to the White House.
He was transferred to President Trump who said: "I'm proud of you man. I’m a big fan and I’m proud of you.
"You’re tough, you have the right spirits. So now go win the next one, and keep it for a long time. Just keep that championship for a long time.
"You are something... I appreciated the shout out tonight, too. I’m your fan, you’re my fan. Two of a kind, two of a kind."
Covington, who has also spoken out against the Black Lives Matter movement, said later: “Ladies and gentlemen, the silent majority is ready to make some noise.
"If you thought that was a beating, wait until November 3 when Donald Trump gets his hands on Sleepy Joe. That’s going to be a landslide."
Woodley was unable to work his way into a fight which had been much-anticipated but proved one-sided.
Covington will now plot a route to a rematch with welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Usman stopped Covington last year and went on to retain his belt with a victory over Jorge Masvidal this summer.
Before Usman, however, Covington wants his own shot at Masvidal.
"Marty Fakenewsman, Street Judas , we got unfinished business," he said.
"There's nowhere to run, and there's nowhere to hide. I'm coming for you. You're next."
