As another Father’s Day rolled around, MMA stars, known for their toughness and intimidating presence, found themselves in a jubilant spirit, taking to social media to celebrate this special occasion. Many popular stars shared heartwarming posts, creative memes, and even engaged in some good-natured trolling.
Dustin Poirier’s wife, Jolie, took to Instagram to share a picture of ‘The Diamond’ with his daughter, writing, “Happy Father’s Day, Daddy! We love you so much & hope you have the best day today & every day.”
Michael Bisping shared a touching post featuring a picture of him and his son with his father.
MMA megastar Conor McGregor posted a picture with his infant, extending his regards to all the fathers worldwide. Former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm showered praise on her father, posting multiple photos of them together.
An inventive message posted by Cub Swanson and the UFC showed the featherweight star having a great time with his three kids while preparing for his upcoming fight. Light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker noted his happiness on the auspicious occasion, posting a picture with his baby boy and dog.
Tracy Cortez celebrated all the men who had stepped up in a child’s life, while UFC legend and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar celebrated by posting a picture with his father. MMA pioneer Tito Ortiz shared an insightful message, giving props to mothers who also had to fill the role of being a father figure for their children.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson posted an old picture of him and his son from years ago, enjoying playtime. In an affectionate post, BKFC’s leading man Mike Perry’s wife showed her appreciation for all he does for their family.
However, MMA fighters are known for their trash-talking skills, and some used the occasion to troll their opponents. UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen inserted a sly dig at Jorge Masvidal, writing, “Happy Father’s Day. As much as I love kids, sometimes they need more discipline, which is why I can’t wait to teach Jorge Masvidal a lesson.”
Dustin Poirier trolled his former opponents Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler in an inventive post, showcasing the playful spirit of the MMA community on this special day.
