MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in athletics history. It was very much compared to the Roman gladiator version of that generation. Millions of people from all over the world are watching the sport in person and on multiple streaming services. The events take place all over the world and attract large crowds no matter where they are.
Almost every single event has celebrities present and many celebrities speak about it ufc events on social media. There are some celebrities who are big fans of the sport and follow it closely. However, there are other celebrities who have been very vocal about how much they hate it.
10 Justin Bieber (fan)
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One of the biggest pop stars of this generation, Justin Bieber is a big fan of professional MMA and boxing. He has been to several MMA events and has been highlighted in the crowd on numerous occasions.
Bieber has even led some competitors to the Octagon as he’s befriended certain stars over the years. He’s trained in MMA himself, going so far as to challenge actor Tom Cruise to a fight.
9 Jim Lampley (Hate)
As one of boxing’s legendary voices, Jim Lampley has the credibility to commentate on martial arts. He was a correspondent and commentator for many different radio stations. He has also worked as a commentator for several Olympic events.
Many boxing fans feel that the sport is dying out due to the rising popularity of MMA. Jim Lampley has commented that he doesn’t think the two can be compared. He believes MMA isn’t even a real sport and has stated that MMA fighters aren’t even real athletes.
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8th Kevin James (fan)
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Actor and comedian Kevin James is known as a huge MMA fan. He regularly attends events and has actually trained with some of the best MMA fighters in the world.
James starred in the 2012 film Here Comes The Boom and underwent an impressive body transformation to prepare for the role. In the film he plays a teacher who has to delve into the world of MMA. He was introduced to the world of MMA and has been in love with her ever since.
7 Daniel O’Donnell (Hate)
New York State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell has officially been talking trash about the sport of MMA. He hasn’t competed in any events, but he’s very opinionated about how the sport represents men.
He is the brother of talk show host and actress Rose O’Donnell, who is known for being quite opinionated herself. However, O’Donnell was one of the government officials who cracked down on MMA legislation. He likes it so much that he has tried to make it illegal.
6 Halle Berry (fan)
There are few movie stars as successful as award-winning actress Halle Berry. She has been an MMA fan for a long time and can often be seen in the audience at events. She has publicly stated how interesting the sport is and spoken about how much she loves it.
Berry recently starred in the film Bruised, which follows a failed MMA fighter as she tries to make it back to the top while raising her family at the same time. She went through intense training for the role and got a whole new appreciation for how much MMA fighters put their bodies through.
5 Bernard Hopkins (Hate)
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Former American boxer Bernard Hopkins participated in 67 fights during his career; only losing eight of them. That’s a pretty impressive record for a boxer considering he’s fought some of the sport’s biggest competitors.
Despite being a trained fighter, he doesn’t like MMA fighters. He believes you should fight with your hands and dislikes the aspect of MMA that involves wrestling other men on the mat.
4 Chris Pratt (fan)
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As one of the stars of Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt knows what a good fight looks like. He regularly competes in fights for UFC and Bellator MMA and is often shown as one of the guests in the stands.
Pratt has accompanied several MMA stars to their fights in the Octagon and trains at MMA gyms. Chris went through a major physical transformation to help him land better roles in Hollywood, and part of his training was the same training that MMA stars go through.
3 Adrian Broner (Hate)
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American professional boxer Adrain Broner agrees with fellow boxer Bernard Hopkins when it comes to MMA. Having competed in over 40 fights with only four losses, Broner knows exactly what makes a good fighter. He also has 24 knockouts, which is no easy feat.
Broner believes anyone could just jump into the world of MMA. That it’s not difficult and doesn’t require as much training as a boxer. He keeps it at a lower level than most fighters and doesn’t think it’s even a sport.
2 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Fan)
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There are few people on the planet as popular as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. He has won multiple awards for his acting career, is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and has blossomed into a great businessman.
The Rock has formed many partnerships with the UFC over the past several years and has publicly expressed his love for the sport of MMA on social media. He has done voiceover work for the company to promote their fights and even presented Jorge Masvidal with the Baddest MF’er of the World Championship.
1 Meryl Streep (hates)
Meryl Strep is one of the most popular actresses in film history. She has starred in almost 100 projects and won many different awards in her craft. She is also a political activist and spoke out about MMA during one of her speeches.
In a speech against then-US President Donald Trump, Streep referred to MMA and claimed it was not an art form. She was criticized for this comment by the MMA community. She implied that it encourages violence in the world. Dana White was upset by her comments, but explained that she’s not her primary demographic.
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