5 of the most successful power couples in MMA

ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee (left) and BJJ world champion Bruno Pucci are among the most successful power couples in MMA today. (Images courtesy of ONE Championship)
ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee (left) and BJJ world champion Bruno Pucci are among the most successful power couples in MMA today. (Images courtesy of ONE Championship)

#2. Angela Lee and Bruno Pucci - fighting for their family

ONE Championship atomweight world champion Angela 'Unstoppable' Lee and Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Bruno 'Puccibull' Pucci are among the most highly-decorated power couples in MMA today.

Pucci is a multi-time Gi and No Gi jiu-jitsu world champion and has a 7-5 MMA record while Lee is the youngest MMA world champion, ever. Lee made history by beating Mei Yamaguchi for ONE's atomweight belt at the age of 19 and has been dominating the division since. She's also a former Pankration world champion and folkstyle wrestling champion.

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The two are training with Evolve Fight Team in Singapore and United BJJ in Hawaii and are very hands on with each other's training programs. The couple recently welcomed a healthy little baby girl as the newest member of their family.

Between taking care of their little one and doing everyday things, the couple (together with Lee's family) train constantly in preparation for their fights.

With Lee preparing for her high-profile title defense against Stamp Fairtex at ONE: X in March and now that they have new inspiration in the form of their daughter, expect these two to be kicking things into fifth gear.


#1. Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry - "You're the best!"

Get a boyfriend that can hype you up like Pat Barry screaming at 'Thug' Rose Namajunas, "You're the best ever!" Seriously, you'd have to have a heart of stone if this intense and emotional clip doesn't bring you to tears:

The clip was from Namajunas' historic win over Zhang Weili to become the only two-time UFC strawweight champion in history. In a sport that can easily break you mentally, having someone like Barry is a gift.

Through her her ups and downs, Namajunas never lost Barry by her side. The former UFC heavyweight has an unshakable belief in his fiance, regardless of whether she's winning or losing. Seeing Barry celebrate after every Namajunas win as if he's the one who fought in the Octagon just gives you butterflies.

The current UFC 115-pound champion has a quiet and sweet personality, while Barry is a ball of energy, often animated and wacky. It's the perfect definition of opposites attracting one another. As each other's training partner, cornerman, confidante and life partner, Namajunas and Barry have achieved MMA greatness beyond imagination.

It's simply because they do things together with belief, respect, admiration and, most importantly, love for each other. Now, that's a true MMA power couple.

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