It's the Hollywood thing to do these days: forget boxing, it's all about MMA. You once saw the rich and famous ringside to watch Ali, Foreman, Frazier, Tyson, Holyfield, Lewis and others. Now, it's all about being cageside, taking in the action in the octagon - and making sure to be seen, so that you can plug your new movie, or whatever else you've got on the market. Be sure to search twitter where you'll find some great Dana White tweets of photos with The Rock. GSP tweeted himself with the Austrian Oak, Arnold himself, and tons of other celebrities abound, linked to UFC fighters or events. What brings the celebs out to watch these shows? Well, if there's one thing a UFC event offers, it's action! Boxing has long been known for dull undercards leading to a fantastic main event, where as MMA gives you more bang for your buck in this day and age. On top of that, more media coverage means more eyeballs, so if you're a celeb looking to be seen someplace trendy, a UFC event is a great spot. And of course, celebs are just people too, and there are plenty that are legit fans. So here's our look at the 10 biggest celebrity fans of the UFC!
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
