UFC 298 saw some of the best fighters in the company step into the Octagon and also saw some notable names in the crowd for the night.
WWE SmackDown Superstars Bianca Belair and Montez Ford were acknowledged in the crowd during the event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The real-life couple wore matching outfits for the evening.
Bianca Belair y Montez Ford en UFC 298. #HFC #UFC298 #MMA #WWE pic.twitter.com/gWGZgmirZc
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WWE’s power couple weren’t the only names from the world of Wrestling at the event. CM Punk was also referenced in the crowd. The Best in the World wore a Bret Hart hoodie for the show and was described by UFC’s name banner as a “Retired UFC Welterweight.”
"The Best In The World" CM Punk en UFC 298. #UFC #UFC298 #MMA #WWE pic.twitter.com/Vu5chtnxal
— Lucha Libre Online (@luchalibreonlin) February 18, 2024
WWE & UFC
It shouldn’t be a huge surprise to see WWE Superstars at the UFC premier event. In September of last year, the two companies were merged with the launch of TKO Group Holdings. Since then, the two companies have been closely linked, with UFC President Dana White giving away tickets for WrestleMania 40. In November of last year, WWE U.S. Champion Logan Paul attended UFC 295 alongside his fiancee Nina Agdal. The Maverick sat alongside former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic for the event.
What’s Next?
Earlier this week, WWE & UFC both signed deals with the Honda Center that will keep both companies appearing in the venue through 2028. Next week’s episode of Raw will also take place at the Honda Center, with fans able to purchase combo tickets for the UFC and WWE shows.
