Love in the Octagon: How the UFC Sparks Romance Inside and Outside the Cage
The UFC is renowned for its intense battles and fierce rivalries, but beyond the punches and takedowns, it has also been a breeding ground for love stories. Many fighters have found companionship and support within the MMA community, leading to relationships that thrive both inside and outside the Octagon.
💍 Current UFC Fighter Couples
Amanda Nunes & Nina Nunes (formerly Ansaroff) Amanda, a former UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion, and Nina, a strawweight contender, have been a power couple in the UFCThey got engaged in 2018 and welcomed their daughter, Raegan Ann Nunes, in 2020.
Raquel Pennington & Tecia Torres Both active UFC fighters, Raquel and Tecia tied the knot in 2022 and announced they were expecting their first child later that year.
Karol Rosa & Denise Gomes Brazilian fighters Karol and Denise have been open about their relationship, supporting each other’s careers in the UFC.
Montana De La Rosa & Mark De La Rosa This husband-and-wife duo made history as the first married couple to compete on the same UFC card.
JP Buys & Cheyanne Buys South African fighter JP and American fighter Cheyanne have both competed in the UFC, sharing their journey as a married couple in the sport.
Drakkar Klose & Cortney Casey Lightweight contender Drakkar and strawweight fighter Cortney have been together for years, balancing their fighting careers with family life.
❤️ Former UFC Fighters in Relationships with Fighters
Ronda Rousey & Travis Browne UFC Hall of Famer Ronda and former heavyweight contender Travis began dating in 2015 and married in 2017They welcomed their first child in 2021.
Paige VanZant & Austin Vanderford Paige, a former UFC strawweight, and Austin, a Bellator middleweight, have been married since 2018, often sharing glimpses of their life together on social media.
Pat Barry & Rose Namajunas Former UFC heavyweight Pat and two-time strawweight champion Rose have been engaged for several years, with Pat playing a significant role in Rose’s training and cornering.
Thiago Santos & Yana Kunitskaya Brazilian light heavyweight Thiago and Russian bantamweight Yana got engaged in 2020 and have a child together.
Veronica Hardy & Dan Hardy Current UFC flyweight Veronica and former welterweight contender Dan married in December 2022, blending their personal and professional lives citeturn0search20
💞 Love Stories Beyond the Spotlight
Max Holloway & Alessa Quizon Former featherweight champion Max married professional surfer Alessa in 2022, showcasing a union of athletic excellenc.
Sean O’Malley & Danya Gonzalez Bantamweight champion Sean and his longtime partner Danya have been together since before his UFC debut, with Danya often seen supporting him at event.
Jean Silva & Carolina de Castro Undefeated featherweight Jean Silva has expressed his desire to marry his partner and coach, Carolina, in a church ceremon. He even humorously offered UFC President Dana White the role of best man if he could help cover the cost.
These relationships highlight the deep connections formed within the UFC community, proving that amidst the competition and intensity, love often finds its way.
