The link between UFC and the world of glamour is quite significant. From being selected as ‘Playboy’ models to featuring in noted Hollywood movies. UFC fighters have often scored big-money contracts from famed glam-world production houses. On the contrary, numerous movie stars have also appeared in UFC events. There are a number of movie icons who follow the UFC as well. One such notable collaboration between these two worlds was the featuring of the noted UFC icon Conor McGregor in the movie ‘Road House’.
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It also had the lead actor of the movie, Jake Gyllenhaal, shooting a scene from the movie inside the UFC octagon. But a recent interview with one more of McGregor’s ‘Road House’ co-stars, Travis Van Winkle, revealed that he was into the UFC as well. Winkle talked about plenty of other UFC stuff. But, there was one recent moment in the UFC, which had Winkle the most enthralled.
Travis Van Winkle was startled by Israel Adesanya’s one-of-a-kind celebration
Despite achieving a lot of prestigious accolades in the world of MMA, the current UFC Middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya, still held a disappointing 3-0 record against his archrival, Alex Pereira. But, the UFC 287 came as the end to Adesanya’s grievous times.
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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: (L-R) UFC President Dana White places the interim middleweight championship belt on Israel Adesanya after defeating Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision in their interim middleweight championship bout during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
‘The Last Stylebender’ knocked his archrival out in the second round of the UFC 287 main event to write a new chapter in this rivalry. Even more enthralling was the celebration of his UFC 287 victory, which even had Travis Van Winkle startled.
In his recent interview on the YouTube channel of ‘UFC FIGHT PASS’ Winkle revealed how he found a “poetic” touch in Adesanya’s celebration. He stated, “What I loved about it is when Asesanya got the knockdown. Afterwards, he immediately took out 3 arrows and basically shot each of the losses that he had”.
The ‘Meet The Spartans’ actor continued, “That was such a poetic moment, I’d love to say that”. His own words revealed his excitement about ‘Izzy’s’ noteworthy celebration.
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Looking at the connection between the movie world and UFC, it was understandable that there might be some UFC fans in it as well. Winkle’s next words might cause the fans to consider him as one of them.
Travis Van Winkle revealed his fan-like connection with Israel Adesanya and other fighters
It may be said that Van Winkle was a true UFC fan from his heart. His final words might be taken as a testimony to his liking for the UFC. The ‘Friday the 13th’ actor stated, “Even though I don’t know any of these guys. I’m so invested in their journey. Tells you how good they are.”
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The intensity of MMA is probably the factor that gets people easily attracted to this sport. When a regular person witnesses fighters put everything on the line for a victory inside the octagon, most people can’t help getting connected to it. UFC fans will definitely hope that a lot more celebrities like Winkle join their team.
Do you know of any other movie stars who also have an eye for MMA?
