Floyd Mayweather and new UFC champ Holly Holm sit courtside as two champions watch Golden State Warriors defeat Los Angeles Clippers

The notion of Floyd Mayweather and Holly Holm enjoying each other's company would be a sight that Ronda Rousey may wish to never see, but sadly for the former UFC bantamweight champion that was the case on Thursday night.

Mayweather and Rousey's UFC nemesis Holm were pictured smiling together on as they enjoyed a mouthwatering NBA clash between fierce Western Conference rivals the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors.

Accompanied with the caption: 'Spotted courtside at the @laclippers / @warriors game. "@_hollyholm got the loudest ovation of any celebrity at tonight's big Warriors-Clippers game in LA"-@reggiemillertnt,' the pair posed for a picture, via the UFC Instagram account, at the Staples Center.

Floyd Mayweather (right) was courtside with Holly Holm courtside as LA Clippers lost to Golden State Warriors

Floyd Mayweather (right) was courtside with Holly Holm courtside as LA Clippers lost to Golden State Warriors

2 champs tonight at the Clippers game #FloydMayweather x #HollyHolm

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And the duo were given a treat as defending NBA champions Warriors came back from a 23-point deficit to win 124-117 on the road.

Reigning MVP and Golden State point guard Curry scored 40 points in their victory, providing another signature night against Clippers counterpart Chris Paul.

The Warriors (13-0) are now two wins away from tying the best start to a season in NBA history.

Stephen Curry (right) led defending champions Golden State to victory at the Staples Center on Thursday night

Stephen Curry (right) led defending champions Golden State to victory at the Staples Center on Thursday night

Curry (left) scored 40 points as Golden State came from 23 points down to win 124-117 on the road

Curry (left) scored 40 points as Golden State came from 23 points down to win 124-117 on the road

It's been a whirlwind week for Holm, who wore a Clippers jacket on Thursday, following her stunning knockout win over Rousey on November 15 in Melbourne.

Rousey, 28, lost her women's bantamweight title to Holm at UFC 193 after being knocked out cold by the challenger with a devastating kick to the head.

Prior to the defeat by Holm, Rousey had only been taken past the first round once in six defences of her crown.

And since that loss, Mayweather has put his public rivalry with Rousey to the side and offered to help develop her boxing skills.

Holm celebrates after knocking out Rousey to win the UFC bantamweight title on November 15

Holm celebrates after knocking out Rousey to win the UFC bantamweight title on November 15

Mayweather has put his public rivalry with  Rousey to one side and offered to help train the UFC star

Mayweather has put his public rivalry with Rousey to one side and offered to help train the UFC star

'I want Ronda Rousey to hold her head up high and don't let this discourage you. If you need help as far as with boxing, I'm here to help you,' he told Fighthype.com.

'It's all about timing and inches. Her ground game is unbelievable. She'll be OK.'

Mayweather and Rousey have been involved in a number of public disagreements and in July, the UFC star hit out at his domestic abuse record after beating him to 'Best Fighter' award at ESPYs. 

The 28-year-old (left) was knocked out by Holly Holm in their UFC title fight in Melbourne on Sunday

The 28-year-old (left) was knocked out by Holly Holm in their UFC title fight in Melbourne on Sunday

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