President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, of California, look on during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in New York.
Trump, who became the first president to attend a UFC card, clapped for Johnson and stayed on his feet for the furious early rounds.
Trump hugged boxing legend Roberto Duran as they posed for a picture and sat in the same row as UFC President Dana White.
Protesters outside MSG chanted "Danger, danger, there's a Fascist in the White House," over a bullhorn and held signs that read "Trump/Pence Out Now!"
The Rock and the president overshadowed a wildly entertaining card that had the Garden rocking in nearly every bout.