In a fascinating twist of fate, a male mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the UK shares the same name as the popular American pop music icon Taylor Swift, sparking considerable media attention. Despite facing some awkward situations due to this “name collision,” the fighter has expressed his reluctance to change his name at the moment, and stated that if given the chance to meet Taylor Swift, he would humorously ask her to “share some fans with me.”
According to a report by CNN, the newly emerged 21-year-old MMA fighter who shares the exact name with the American pop music sensation Taylor Swift, also works as a plumber in his spare time. In an interview, he admitted that sharing the same name as the pop music diva has brought him unexpected fame and advantages, yet he also frequently finds himself in embarrassing situations.
One of the unavoidable challenges he faces is whenever his name is announced as he enters the ring for a fight, causing laughter among the audience. Moreover, during the weigh-in before matches, amateur fighters have their names called out one by one in the same room, which often results in more chuckles.
He revealed that he became aware of a singer named Taylor Swift when he was around 10 years old. As Taylor Swift’s fame grew over the years, he found it increasingly difficult to shake off the troubles associated with sharing the same name as the star. His most common encounters with the name coincidence occur at the doctor’s office, where he is often the subject of light-hearted jokes.
Despite just starting his MMA career with four fights under his belt, Taylor Swift dreams of one day becoming a professional fighter and making it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He also mentioned that MMA training not only hones the body but also requires strong willpower.
Describing the characteristics of MMA, Taylor Swift emphasized the sport’s authenticity and the importance of quick reactions, stating, “When someone tries to punch you in the head, you don’t have time to think; but winning feels like the best thing in the world.”
While many suggest that he should enter the arena with Taylor Swift’s songs playing, he has refrained from doing so for now. When asked what he would talk about if he met Taylor Swift, he humorously replied that his opening line would be, “Can you change your name?” followed by asking if she could “share some fans with me.”
Just over a month ago, the 35-year-old pop music icon Taylor Swift once again dominated the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) by winning 10 trophies, bringing her total count to 49 awards, making her the most awarded artist in BBMA history. Simultaneously, she concluded her two-year, five-continent “The Eras Tour,” consisting of a total of 149 shows, with a staggering total ticket sales exceeding $2 billion, setting a new global record for the highest-grossing concert tour.