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UFC star Polyana Viana is a big fan of Naruto which was on full display ahead of her fight against Iasmin Lucindo on Saturday night.
During her media day, Viana revealed that she had tried to walk out in a Naruto costume many times but had been denied by the UFC.
Via MMA Junkie
“I’ve tried so many times and I’ve actually asked to come in with a bandana,” “They’ve never allowed it. I wanted a cape. I’ve tried with like a blank bandana – I can’t. Apparently Naruto is a brand that does not allow it or something like that. I’ve tried so many times. I’ve asked. They never let me do it, but if I could, I definitely would.”
Despite her inability to cosplay as a Naruto character during an official UFC event, Viana still has a way to display her love for the anime.
During her most recent weigh-ins, Viana showed off her chest tattoo, which is an homage to Naruto’s “Pain” character.
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— Polyana Viana (@Polyanavianaa) August 11, 2023
Naruto fans love the tattoo and are rooting for her.
she’s got Pain tatted on her chest
she’s winning by unanimous decision https://t.co/BuEa7MXpED
— DVYN (@Devyn_Roque21) August 11, 2023
Yo! 🔥🔥 The Pain tat, got me instantly rooting for you. 👊🏾 https://t.co/FMF7rgRoNC
— ThisMultiverseisMadness (@NahBroUraClown) August 11, 2023
With the Pain tattoo??? Naw she gotta win https://t.co/kZhX2jkHZx
— GAMEWNNR (@fatboyjonesy) August 11, 2023