10 Most Adorable UFC Couples: The UFC has some of the meanest and toughest athletes in the world. Such is the nature of the sport, that fighters have to psych themselves up to do what they do. However, outside the octagon, UFC fighters have normal lives with most fighters competing for their families. So let’s look at some of UFC’s best couples. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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The UFC has had several high-profile couples over the years. Although most fighters keep their personal lives separate from the sport, it is difficult to completely hide your family from the limelight. In addition, there are a few UFC fighters who are married to each other and have even competed on the same card. So, in no particular order, here are the top 10 UFC couples.
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10 most adorable UFC couples
Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez
Kicking off our list is the romance between Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez. Both fighters have huge fan bases and thus, when they started dating, it became big news. Moreover, it looked like the two had great chemistry based on their social media. Despite this, rumors have it that the couple are no longer together.
JP Buys and Cheyanne Buys
JP Buys and Cheyanne Buys may not have been as popular as Ortega and Cortez. However, the two did something Ortega and Cortez did not. JP and Cheyanne both competed on the same fight card. They became the second couple to do so. And although the two tied the knot, they divorce in 2021.
Mark De La Rosa and Montana De La Rosa
The De La Rosas made history by becoming the first couple to compete on the same fight card. The couple married in 2017 and are still together. While they are not the most high-profile couple in the UFC, they are a big part of the company’s history.
Michael Chandler and Brie Chandler
A more recent addition to the list of UFC couples, Michael Chandler and Brie Chandler gave become famous thanks to UFC Embedded. Brie does not compete in MMA. However, their appearances on the show, which showed glimpses of their relationship, have made their romance a popular story among some MMA fans.
Thiago Santos and Yana Santos
One candidate for the baddest couple in the UFC could be Thiago and Yana Santos. Thiago is a hard-hitting light-heavyweight, while Yana is a skilled bantamweight. The two started dating in 2019 and got engaged in 2021.
Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey
One of the first high-profile couples in the UFC was Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey. Rousey became a UFC superstar thanks to her fighting style and personality. As a result, when she married Travis Browne, the couple instantly became a popular figure. Browne, although not as decorated as his wife, was still a tough competitor with winning over the likes of Alistair Overeem, and others.
Dustin Poirier and Jolie Poirier
Dustin Poirier and Jolie Poirier have slowly become one of the most famous couples in the UFC. Despite Jolie not being a fighter, the couple is a popular figure among fight fans. Jolie is at all of Dustin’s fights and the couple’s story goes way back. In addition, the McGregor controversy just made Mr. and Mrs. Poirier that much more famous.
Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin
Conor McGregor is one of the biggest stars in the UFC. Therefore, it is no surprise that his wife was going to be in the limelight. However, McGregor and Devlin have a long history. ‘The Notorious’ has often spoken about how Devlin believed in him when no one did. And their lavish lifestyle these days makes them one of the most popular couples in MMA.
Joseph Benavidez and Megan Olivi
Another famous couple in the UFC is Joseph Benavidez and Megan Olivi. Benavidez is a former UFC title challenger, while Olivi is one of the most recognizable presenters in the UFC. Therefore, it is no surprise that the couple gets a lot of media attention.
Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas
Finally, our last UFC couple is Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas. We could not make a list of UFC couples without including the two. Barry is Namajunas’ trainer and the two have experienced the highs and lows of the sport together. Furthermore, they also gave us one of the best couple moments in the UFC when Barry reminded Namajunas, she was the best after she won the title.
So there you have it. These are the 10 most adorable UFC couples, according to us. Who do you think is the number one UFC couple?
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