It’s not a surprise that UFC can go above and beyond in order to promote their fights. Throughout the years, many A-list Hollywood celebrities have shown their love for UFC. However, popular singer Ariana Grande’s latest UFC skit was rather creative and special.
Ariana Grande’s SNL UFC promotional sketch showed her versatility as a singer and comedian. In the skit, she portrayed a vibrant UFC ring girl, highlighting the strong atmosphere of MMA events. The skit was a promotional collaboration for the upcoming mega event UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
The skit combined Grande’s comic timing with her exaggerated delivery to parody the frequently high-adrenaline atmosphere of the UFC. From broken bones to crooked nose, Grande’s song captured every essence of UFC in the most hilarious way possible. It turned out to be amazing and fans loved it too, making it a memorable part of Grande’s SNL performance.
In the past, UFC superstar Ronda Rousey appeared on SNL in 2016 after her infamous loss to Holly Holm. She delivered a humorous, self-aware monologue and participated in a few skits. While the promotion’s CEO, Dana White, appreciated that, there had been times when Hollywood legends weren’t that friendly with the UFC.
UFC CEO Dana White rips Meryl Streep for making fun of MMA
MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and a huge season for this is Ulitmate Fighting Championship. As the pinnacle of MMA, the promotion attracts fighters from all around the world. While many shower it with love, as expected, there have been some detractors for MMA over the years
One of the most popular instances occurred in 2017. Meryl Streep, in her Golden Globes speech, criticized MMA. According to the legendary actress, it shouldn’t be called ‘arts’. As expected, it didn’t go right with Dana White, who made sure to give a befitting yet playful reply.
The last thing I expect is for an uppity 80-year-old lady to be in our demographic and love mixed martial arts. Of course, it’s an art. These fighters, these men and women, are so talented. They train their whole lives to be the best in the world. To say something stupid like that is like saying, ‘She’s not a talented actress,’ which she is. She’s a very talented actress.
Dana White via TMZ
Fortunately, the feud didn’t turn into anything serious. Many Hollywood stars like Dwayne Johnson, Jared Leto, and Megan Fox are huge fans of UFC and frequently visit the events. Recently, White appeared in a collaborating promo for the Venom movie with superstar actor Tom Hardy. All in all, the relationship between the MMA promotion and Hollywood remains good so far.
