MMA has been gaining wide popularity over the past decade and it has reached the point where people, including celebrities, also praise it. Even those who are not really into the sport can’t take their eyes off a major UFC event and interesting matches taking place in the octagon. During the exciting matchup, several famous faces can be seen in the VIP seats. Many people won’t be expecting celebs to be MMA fans, but the battles in the octagon are so exciting and entertaining that they attract people towards itself.
Shaquille O’Neal
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and UFC President Dana White have always been great friends. They have shared many conversations over the years about Shaq’s love of MMA and UFC. The Big Man once told White that he would love to join the UFC in some capacity, whether it be in the octagon or somewhere else. O’Neal has been seen with several UFC stars like Ronda Rousey, Junior Dos Santos, Francis Ngannou and more. In fact, Shaq once shared the Octagon with UFC legend Forrest Griffin for a fun fight where Dana White was the referee himself.
Matt Damon
The great Hollywood actor Matt Damon was present at the UFC 234 event in Melbourne, Australia. Robert Whittaker was set to face off against Kelvin Gastelum that night in the main event. However, Whittaker had to withdraw from the fight due to hernia. Matt got really involved in this and even gave medical advice to Dana White’s Octagon side. Despite the main fight getting canceled out, Damon stayed at the event and cheered for other fighters during their bouts.
Madonna
When Conor McGregor faced Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in New York City, several stars were in attendance at the event. The stars included Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and “The Material Girl” Madonna. The Queen of Pop was leading the list of A-listers that night, and she quite enjoyed the event, especially with Zac Efron.
Hugh Jackman
Wherever the UFC hosts a star-studded event, Wolverine star Hugh Jackman can definitely be seen in attendance, jumping out of his seat from the front row. Jackman has been seen attending UFC events several times. He was seen when Cuban Yoel Romero defeated Weidman and when Conor McGregor became a dual division champion, Hugh was there cheering him on.
Leonardo DiCaprio
One of the biggest movie stars around the globe, Leonardo DiCaprio, is someone who likes his privacy and is not seen out often. But DiCaprio has been seen at a few UFC events, including UFC 196, when Nate Diaz defeated Conor McGregor in Las Vegas. EA Sports thinks he is a permanent at UFC events, so they have included him in their game as well.
Demi Lovato
The “Sorry Not Sorry” Singer Demi Lovato is a huge fan of MMA. Her love for MMA is so great that she actually trained with the UFC fighters. Demi trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Apart from being spotted at various UFC events, she has also been romantically linked to many fighters. She even dated Luke Rockhold and Guilherme Vasconcelos.
Justin Bieber
Popular singer Justin Bieber is so into the UFC that he even wanted to join it, take the limelight away from the fighters and step into the Octagon at one point. It was a bizarre set of circumstances that revolved around Bieber challenging Tom Cruise in the Octagon. The inclusion of people like Dana White, Conor McGregor, and Floyd Mayweather in it generated a lot of interest.
Mandy Moore
Beautiful singer and actress Mandy Moore has been a fan of the UFC for a long time. She considers herself an avid fan of all things MMA. In fact, Moore is often seen giving her thoughts and predictions when it comes to big fights. She is really happy to express her thoughts and people also love to listen to them.
Cindy Crawford
The stunning American model and actress Cindy Crawford has attended a few events. In fact, when she went on to attend UFC 58, her beauty distracted Georges St-Pierre. “RUSH” admitted this and said that he thought she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. There’s no doubt that Cindy has had this impact on some other fighters, as she has graced several UFC events over the years.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn is a big fan of MMA and UFC and is also very close to Dana White. She has appeared at numerous events and expressed her opinions on MMA over the years. In fact, after the events, she goes out partying either with the fighters or with White himself.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
The tough guy and definitely the biggest celebrity on the planet, Arnold Schwarzenegger, loves MMA. Whether it is wrestling, boxing, or MMA, the actor is a huge fan of fighting. Whenever there is a major event, Arnold will be seen on the front lines. He has stated that he loves watching MMA fights and finds them extremely entertaining. Arnold even takes inspiration from the fighters for their physical strength and athletic abilities.
Jake Gyllenhaal
One of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, Jake Gyellenhaal, is a big fan of MMA and that has been witnessed several times. He once acted in the movie “Southpaw,” where he played the role of a boxer. In fact, his upcoming movie “Road House” is based on MMA and stars the UFC fighter Conor McGregor as well. Jake recently also fought former UFC fighter Jay Hieron in the octagon. However, the bout was not real and was only an act for his upcoming movie.
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