Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, Francis Ngannou and Other UFC Fighters Send Out Heartwarming Wishes on Independence Day
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The entire MMA community came out and shared wishes for America’s Independence Day to commemorate the Declaration of Independence. Chiefly, ‘Happy fourth of July’ was trending across Twitter as fighters all over the UFC’s roster sent out good wishes. Not to mention, even fighters from other countries joined in on the festivities and engaged with fans on Twitter.
Twitter is usually a platform that fighters use to call out each other, however, the air was filled with jovial cheer. With the UFC on a hiatus this week, it gave fans and fighters a chance to slow down and enjoy the moment.
GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) July 4, 2021
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Happy fourth everyone 🇺🇸! What’s up Vegas #ufc264
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 5, 2021
Happy Birthday America! It’s an honor and pleasure to live here.
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 4, 2021
The United States Of America 🇺🇸
What a country ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iQNqie9GOr— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 4, 2021
Happy Birthday America 🎊 #supernecessary pic.twitter.com/kcgpyWgCK4
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) July 4, 2021
Happy Independence Day America!
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all!! #ProudAmerican #IndependanceDay #USA #MadeInTheUSA pic.twitter.com/1aQ5CDw6GN
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) July 4, 2021
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— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) July 4, 2021
Almost home to my beautiful ladies! Just in time to celebrate Merica! #twinning https://t.co/aRsTD4buHF
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) July 4, 2021
Fighters like Michael Chiesa and Chris Weidman put a somewhat unconventional spin on things when sending out their wishes. However, the general air of positivity was felt by everyone in the MMA world.
The look you give someone when they take the last piece of chicken at the 4th of July BBQ. #Happy4thofJuly pic.twitter.com/mzWPBXCLZ7
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 5, 2021
Happy 4th. Pro-tip: @BudweiserUSA is giving away beer for a year on their channels today. #GoFourthAmerica https://t.co/QGvWXDydOp
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 4, 2021
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 ✊🏾 #4thofJuly
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 4, 2021
Additionally, fighters and other personalities from other nations who have made it big in America shared sentiments of gratitude about the opportunities that the United States afforded them. Francis Ngannou and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, couldn’t help but reflect on the way they have risen in America.
Thankful for the opportunities. Happy #IndependenceDay to all my American friends and fans 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/C81vFe6hkz
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) July 4, 2021
This country give me so many opportunities I’m so grateful for you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/NtvdBpGZyx
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) July 5, 2021
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