LAS VEGAS — The MSG Sphere issued an apology Sunday after its Kiss Cam allegedly malfunctioned at UFC 306, projecting a 200-foot smooch between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The moment froze the fight and the crowd. The Sphere’s wraparound screen locked in on Section 118, Row D, then zoomed to an AI-assisted “Best Match.” The algorithm chose the billionaire and the former president. The kiss animation triggered. The arena went silent. “We’re reviewing our engagement algorithm,” said Sphere spokesperson Karla Ng at 11:58 p.m. “It misidentified a suitable pairing.” Security reportedly tried to block the projection using octagon lighting, but the screen magnified it. Musk posted a shrug emoji, then launched a poll: “Full send?” Trump declared it “the most watched kiss, maybe ever.” Vendors pivoted instantly. By Round 3, stands sold red-white-and-blue “Bipartisan Smooch 2025” shirts, $39 each, plus foam lips, $12. Stadium Wi-Fi collapsed under 87,000 uploads. The apology included a coupon code, “MAKEUP20,” valid on Sphere merch. A joint PAC no one admits owning dropped “KISS THE FUTURE” hats by midnight. The UFC announced a new rule: no AI Kiss Cam during title bouts. The Sphere promised a patch. It then briefly projected Ted Cruz slow-dancing with a Roomba.