Bikinis, babies and bald eagles: MMA notables celebrate July 4 on social media

Dan Henderson and family

It’s Independence Day in the U.S., and UFC and MMA fighters’ patriotism is in full force.

Personalities from throughout the sport chose are celebrating the holiday in a variety of ways. Some opted to enjoy time with friends and family. Others, like the more than 100 fighters scheduled to compete under the UFC banner over the next two weeks, remain trapped in the gym while training for the task at hand.

Check below for a collection of the top social media reactions to the Fourth of July holiday.

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Happy 4th of July!! ????????????

A video posted by Brittney Palmer (@brittneypalmerufc) on Jul 4, 2015 at 12:53pm PDT

Have a great 4th of july everybody! Just got my S&C workout in with @lexmcmahon , thanks to @jake_bonacci for the training! #ufc190 #rio #4thofjuly #training #trainhardfighteasy #fueledbyfitfoodzcafe #eatcleantrainmean www.haimsmotors.com #Blackzilians #SportsacademySchreiber #stefanstruve #SkyScraper

A photo posted by Stefan Struve (@stefan_struve) on Jul 4, 2015 at 10:02am PDT

Fireworks this AM! Getting @chadmendes & @cody_nolove some solid sparring @ufc #ufc189 #Merica Happy 4th everyone! @teamalphamalemma

A photo posted by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Jul 4, 2015 at 1:16pm PDT

4th of July training session with some of @ufc 's best @menace155 @luquevicente @zakcummings and coach @henrihooft #blackzilians

A photo posted by Ryan Laflare (@laflaremma) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:09am PDT

Happy birthday to the greatest country in the world The United States of America. #4thofjuly

A photo posted by Daron Cruickshank (@daroncruickshank) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:39am PDT

Happy #4thofjuly last day of #Fightcamp ready to get this day started. Hope everybody has a wonderful day. #mmalabelite #TeamIridium #SD #AZ

A photo posted by Michael De La Torre (@dlt_mike) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:39am PDT

Happy birthday to the country that has given me the opportunity to live my dream #ufc I'm proud to be in America and that it gave me a very special person @ninaansaroff. #4thofjuly #godblessamerica

A photo posted by amanda_leoa (@amanda_leoa) on Jul 4, 2015 at 9:19am PDT

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. Happy 4th July. #happy4th #4thofjuly #independence #free #freedom #god

A photo posted by jucao21 (@jucao21) on Jul 4, 2015 at 11:27am PDT

'Merica

A photo posted by Ian Mccall (@unclecreepymma) on Jul 4, 2015 at 10:39am PDT

#Healthy #cooking for the #4thofjuly! Spagetti Squash makes a wonderful noodle substitute, 100 calories less per serving. It's amazing and very easy to make! Happy #IndependenceDay! #TrainingCampDoesntStopForHolidays Recipe- Set oven to 375 degrees Cut Squash in half length wise with very sharp knife (raw squash is deceptively hard) Scrape seeds out with a spoon Lay the halves face down on foil lined cookie sheet Roast for one hour Remove, turn the inside face up and allow to cool, then gently take a fork and remove the noodle like strands

A video posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Jul 4, 2015 at 9:52am PDT

Happy 4rth of July everybody!!! Started mine of with a nice bike ride got to keep that cardio up #nodaysoff #ufc #fightnight #Nashville #fight #stayready #nature #mountainbike #beautifulmorning

A photo posted by Roman Salazar (@romansalazarufc) on Jul 4, 2015 at 9:56am PDT

Happy Independence Day America. Freedom Rawks!

A photo posted by Cole Miller (@colemillerkills) on Jul 4, 2015 at 10:44am PDT

Happy #4thOfJuly! Made sure I got my work in before the festivities begin!! I believe I'm number one and soon I'll prove it!

A photo posted by Aljamain Sterling (@funkmaster_ufc) on Jul 4, 2015 at 11:04am PDT

Good to see the famous sign in US ???? / Czad! Byc tak blisko popularnego napisu! ?? #USA #hollywood #LAX #LA #JJ #JJChampion #JoannaJedrzejczyk

A photo posted by Joanna (@joannajedrzejczyk) on Jul 4, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT

Happy 4th of July everyone! Today is a free day to be a PIG! ????

A photo posted by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma) on Jul 4, 2015 at 12:07pm PDT

Have a Happy and Thankful Fourth of July! And I thank some of the greatest men to ever live!

A photo posted by Ben Rothwell (@big_ben_rothwell) on Jul 4, 2015 at 10:00am PDT

Since it is the 4th of July. Why not share this oldie but goodie from @FHM_magazine ???????????? #Happy4th ??????

A photo posted by Brittney Palmer (@brittneypalmerufc) on Jul 4, 2015 at 1:00pm PDT

Happy 4th July to all my American friends!!! ???????? See you soon America @ufc @ufcfightweek @ufcoctagongirls

A photo posted by Carly (@carlybaker55) on Jul 4, 2015 at 2:01am PDT

Happy 4th !!! :) @johnschell

A photo posted by Chrissy Blair (@chrissy_blair) on Jul 4, 2015 at 1:45pm PDT

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