Ariana Grande: "I wonder how much Dana paid", "Max Holloway effect" - Fans react to Ariana Grande's stint at SNL for promoting UFC 308

MMA fans vocalized their thoughts about Ariana Grande's recent promotional stint for the UFC 308 featuring a Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria main event. Several celebrities have showcased their affinity towards the UFC, but Grande describing her love for Dana White and Co. was something that shocked fans.

Max Holloway is the current 'BMF' champion of the UFC. But his title won't be on the line for UFC 308. Instead, it would feature him taking a shot at Topuria's UFC featherweight gold. However, fans are expecting another barnburner looking at 'Blessed's' last performance at UFC 300.

Musical celebrities like the Imagine Dragons vocalist, Dan Reynolds, have also been to live UFC events. But most of the MMA fanbase was startled after witnessing the melodious, Ariana Grande, promoting the UFC 308. Championship Rounds tweeted Grande's UFC 308 promotional video, which garnered a variety of comments from fans.

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One of them read:

"Max Holloway effect"

Others wrote:

"i wonder how much dana paid, this sh*t clean af"

"Shes being Celine Dion"

"The commentators being bald was funny af it’s facts 😭"

Check out a few other reactions:

Max Holloway receives daunting warning from his rival before their UFC 308 encounter

Max Holloway is one of the most respected UFC featherweight champions. But Ilia Topuria refused to acknowledge his greatness. During a recent one-on-one interview with ESPN MMA, 'El Matador' warned Holloway of dire consequences.

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However, Topuria just doesn't seem to get tired of firing shots at Holloway. Recently, the Georgian-Spaniard posted a photo on Instagram whose caption contained a warning for 'Blessed'.

"On my way to Abu Dhabi! Max Holloway you’re fu**ed."

It will be interesting to see whether Topuria manages to back his words, or if Holloway claims the UFC featherweight gold once more.

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