{"id":781004,"date":"2026-07-05T03:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T03:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/781004\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T03:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T03:13:07","slug":"ufc-mma-notables-celebrate-fourth-of-july-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/781004\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC, MMA notables celebrate Fourth of July on social media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC, MMA notables celebrate Fourth of July on social media<a class=\"gnt_bc\"\/>UFC and MMA fighters&#8217; patriotism was in full force for America&#8217;s 250th anniversary of Independence Day.<\/p>\n<p>Updated July 4, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">UFC and MMA fighters&#8217; patriotism was in full force for Independence Day in the U.S. \u2013\u00a0and it&#8217;s a special one to celebrate the 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Typically, personalities from throughout the sport chose to celebrate the holiday in a variety of ways. Some opt to enjoy time with friends and family. Others keep trapped in the gym to focus on upcoming fights. There&#8217;s a mix of all that going on in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Check below for a collection of the top social media reactions to the Fourth of July holiday.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"gnt_em_ig_bl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaYVedGjQfR\/?igsh=ZjIzd3FrYmZjODh0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"view Instagram post: \"><\/a><a class=\"gnt_em_ig_bl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaXyKJQOizD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"view Instagram post: \"><\/a><a class=\"gnt_em_ig_bl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaVxSoflLr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"view Instagram post: \"><\/a><a class=\"gnt_em_ig_bl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaWz4FtKLcn\/?igsh=YmltZjFjNjltd2Fj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"view Instagram post: \"><\/a><a class=\"gnt_em_ig_bl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaYYDS_u9ZS\" target=\"_blank\" 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