Get To Know the Wives of These MMA Fighters

T.J. Lavin, Roy Nelson, Brittney Palmer And Dan Hardy Host Official Heavy MMA After-Party At Studio
T.J. Lavin, Roy Nelson, Brittney Palmer And Dan Hardy Host Official Heavy MMA After-Party At Studio / Ethan Miller/GettyImages

There is nothing unknown to the fans of MMA, be it the rivalry between two fighters, to individual scores of every player to their origin stories. They love seeing their favorite wrestler in the ring knocking their opposition down and seeing some brutal kicks and blows during the match. 

No doubt this sport has gained worldwide momentum over the years and enjoys its unique fan base, but apart from the fight nights, viewers are also interested in knowing the partners of these athletes. We assume even you are curious to learn about the ladies who support these men despite the outcome in the ring.     

Alena & Alexander Shlemenko 

It is no secret that Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko has banked many victories in his professional life. Known for his unorthodox fighting style in the ring, he is one of the strongest players. The sport that this professional is a part of is a tough one, but he has a loved one always in the audience rooting for him. We are talking about his wife, Alena, who we see beside her man in every fight.  

Alexander enjoys a massive fan following, but his better half is famous in her own right, and popular opinion considers her among the most beautiful Russian women. The couple share three children, and two seem to be inseparable from each other. 

Lacey & Dan Hardy

Dan Hardy had a promising career as a martial artist, and throughout his time in the ring, he set many a record. Now retired from professional fighting, he worked as a commentator at the UFC. Dan found great success both in his professional and personal life, and fans would recall the former wrestler was married to the gorgeous Lacey Ann. 

The athlete's ex-wife is a well-known influencer and yoga instructor, and what drew him to Lacey was his interest in oriental philosophical practices. During the subsistence of the couple's marriage, Dan's former lady love would often attend his matches. So it came as a shock when the two announced their separation.   

Destiny & Demetrious Johnson

Destiny Johnson and Demetrious Johnson are the power couple of the MMA world. Interestingly, the two met at the Red Lobster way before the former martial artist became a flyweight champion. Destiny worked at the restaurant as a waitress, and Demetrious was a junior assistant chef. For the fighter, it was love at first sight, and it took a little convincing and some love songs to make his now-wife reciprocate his feelings.  

The former athlete does not shy away from crediting his partner for the success he has achieved in his career. Even after ten years together and three children, the pair seem to be head over heels in love with each other.