For Americans, the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is very important since it marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Every year, many UFC fighters celebrate the event. This time, superstars such as Jon Jones, Colby Covington, Conor McGregor, etc, have participated in the mix.
The Fourth of July is considered to be the birth of the country. It is a day of parades, fireworks, barbecues, and other public and private celebrations honoring the nation’s pride. Conor McGregor posted a picture citing the martial arts background of former US Presidents on his Instagram account. McGregor promoted BKFC in his 4th July post in the most ‘Notorious’ fashion.
The 4th of July holiday reflects the virtues of freedom, democracy, and togetherness. It contemplates the nation’s history and the continuous quest for justice and liberty for all. UFC is an American company that became successful due to the Americans‘ love for watching octagon fights.
The promotion has many patriotic fighters who carry their flag with honor. This includes Colby Covington, who has already supported the working-class men of the US. The fighters paying tribute to their nation captured the attention of the MMA community.
Similarly. Sean Strickland always encourages American values with his freedom of speech. In an Instagram story, the former middleweight champion shared his love for the country. Dana White, a firm believer in the ‘American Dream’, also celebrated the day and posted about it on his Instagram story.
UFC fighters who celebrated the 4th of July
Every year, when UFC fight nights coincide with the 4th of July, the promotion ensures incredible MMA actions for American fans. However, if that is not the case, the previous or later fight cards serve the same purpose. This time, the promotion put together an awesome card featuring knockout artist Alex Pereira and fan favorite Jiri Prochazka for the fans at UFC 303.
Chris Weidman carrying the American flag (via Las Vegas Weekly)
Since there are no UFC cards this week, the fighters took a laidback approach to celebrate the 4th of July. Here is how many UFC superstars celebrated American Independence Day.
Doing what we love best this July 4th. Happy Birthday America ! Grateful for all the opportunities I have been given 🎆🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/rSEVN2mahe
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) July 5, 2024
Many other big names, such as Georges St-Pierre, Jim Miller, Chris Weildman, etc, took to social media to show their support for American Independence Day. Michael Chandler called America as the greatest country in the world with his ‘See You at the Top’ catchphrase. Top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili thanked the country for all the opportunities. All in all, it was an eventful celebration.
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