TapouT and Affliction shirts are the usual telltale signs of a MMA enthusiast — a far cry from galactic storm troopers or fine dining.
But if this sport has taught me one thing it’s that whether you’re the daughter of the creator of the biggest science fiction movie franchise in history or the wife of a world renowned chef, anyone can fall in love with MMA.
Some unlikely fans are drawn into the sport so much that they’ve actually stepped up and competed inside the cage — and with a ton of success.
Here are five of the most random MMA enthusiasts supporting the sport today.