"The Second Hand Embarrassment Was Strong on This One" - Fans React to Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega's Appearance at the Golden Globes

UFC Star Reacts After Odd Golden Globes Segment With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cast

UFC star Brian Ortega hit the Golden Globes stage for a segment that left many viewers confused — but he emerged no worse for wear. “What a night,” Ortega, 34, wrote via his Instagram Story on Sunday, January 11. “Thank you @ufc for having us here at the Golden Globes.” Ortega also shared a photo of himself on the red carpet, decked out in an all-black tuxedo and blue sunglasses. Once inside the ceremony, Ortega — currently the No. 9 ranked feat…

"The second hand embarrassment was strong on this one" - Fans react to Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega's appearance at the Golden Globes

The UFC seemingly aimed for mainstream visibility at the Golden Globe and sent Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega on stage as part of a brief promotional segment.

Golden Globes viewers fume at CBS over ‘random’ and ‘forced’ UFC cameo

CBS’ parent company, Paramount, recently signed a deal with UFC that takes effect this year

The UFC Has Finally Made It To The Golden Globes - Wait What?

Look at us, MMA fans! From Meryl Streep saying mixed martial arts "aren't real arts" on stage at the Golden Globes nine years ago, to a special segment dedicated SPECIFICALLY to the UFC! And it was aw...

MMA fans baffled by 'cringe' UFC skit at Golden Globes

There were a couple of UFC fans in attendance for Sunday's Golden Globes, and it's safe to say their appearance was a bit of a flop.

UFC Stars Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega Surprise Fans With Golden Globes Cameo

Reigning UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega made a short but attention-grabbing cameo at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on January 11, 2026. Their appearance came moments before Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie took the stage to present the award for Best Supporting […] The post UFC Stars Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega Surprise Fans With Golden Globe…