Golden Globes producer explains UFC segment that left viewers confused

The UFC portion of Sunday's Golden Globes broadcast featured Brian Ortega and Mackenzie Dern – and had viewers scratching their heads.

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‘That was bizarre’… UFC stars Mackenzie Dern, Brian Ortega make fans cringe at the Golden Globes

Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega then walked to the front of the stage in UFC tracksuits and gloves. They didn’t say a word. The MMA stars simply looked at the crowd and then walked off stage. It was a bit that left people inside the venue confused, and fans watching at home cringing.
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CBS promotes new UFC-Paramount deal with stunt during Golden Globes

CBS shoehorned some promotion for parent company Paramount’s new UFC rights deal into Sunday night’s Golden Globes telecast.
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