Twitter Reacts: UFC and MMA fighters celebrate Christmas on social media

The holiday season is here, and with no major events scheduled for the upcoming weekend, the MMA community had the rare opportunity to sit back, relax and celebrate with their loved ones.

Check below to see how fighters and other personalities from the industry celebrated Christmas and the holidays.

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Christmas Last year. First we met we fought and bled together, now we are brother in laws @nickheinmma @ufc

A photo posted by Drew Dober (@drewdober) on Dec 24, 2015 at 7:54am PST

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS ????????????

A photo posted by Carly (@carlybaker55) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:39am PST

Happy Christmas everyone! We've been good this year! #ChristmasAtHome??

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 11:44am PST

Merry Christmas from Kuwait! @coldsteelknives #EDC #NeverUnarmed

A photo posted by Shayna Baszler (@qosbaszler) on Dec 24, 2015 at 10:55pm PST

I just missed #SantaClaus. Almost caught him. He ate the cookies ,milk and carrots for the reindeer. He's fast.

A photo posted by titoortiz1999 (@titoortiz1999) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:47am PST

Minha família! Natal perfeito! Obrigado! | | My family! Perfect Christmas! Thank you!

A photo posted by Junior Cigano Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:01pm PST

Babe trying out her new gloves I got her for Christmas!!

A video posted by Dhiego Lima (@dhlimamma) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:07pm PST

Piekne swiateczne pierniczki od moich sióstr?? Very pretty and tasty gingerbread made by my lovely sisters and nephew?? #gingerbread #christmas #sisters #family #baked #homemade #nephew #EwaJedrzejczyk @ostrowska_kasia #ufc #ufccookie

A photo posted by Joanna (@joannajedrzejczyk) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:57am PST

Who says a holiday means no training?!? Great work with @alexi155 and Echo coaching from the side. #alwaysimproving

A photo posted by Sarah Kaufman (@sarahkaufmanmma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:54pm PST

Merry Christmas Everyone! Wishing everyone a great one! ??

A photo posted by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:14pm PST

@spartan_sano Merry Christmas!!!! ???????? #fighttomuch @ufc #mma #nickdiaz #waitingintheshaows

A photo posted by nickdiaz209 (@nickdiaz209) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:14am PST

Even on Christmas Day we don't rest. I'm opening my present on Feb 6th at #ufc196 #feb6giftexchange

A photo posted by Cain Velasquez (@officialcainvelasquez) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:05pm PST

Merry Christmas to all & to all a good night! A letter to Santa, some cookies, & carrots for the reindeer.

A photo posted by Mark Munoz (@mark_munoz) on Dec 24, 2015 at 11:38pm PST

Merry Crimbo!!! #ChefBigslow

A photo posted by Luke Barnatt (@lukebarnatt) on Dec 25, 2015 at 3:43am PST

You can't have a Mexican Christmas with out some salsa. ;) don't hate #dancingwiththestars #rayandoelsol #mana #mifamilia

A video posted by Henry Cejudo (@henry_cejudo) on Dec 25, 2015 at 11:21am PST

The best part of the holidays. #family I hope you and yours are well. Happy holidays to you all.

A photo posted by Firas Zahabi (@firas_zahabi) on Dec 24, 2015 at 7:29am PST

A photo posted by Mr.Finland ???? UFC FIGHTER (@makulaku) on Dec 25, 2015 at 4:29am PST

When ur cutting weight but making sure everyone else is eating good!!! #chefpettis #xmas2015

A photo posted by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Dec 24, 2015 at 10:38pm PST

'Made in Tokyo' During the 2010 K1 & Dream onslaught Uber-TB ?????? ~ KO santa Claus wishing you all – A Marry Xmas! ~

A photo posted by Alistair Overeem (@alistairovereem) on Dec 25, 2015 at 6:01am PST

Merry Christmas my friends take care of ur loved ones ??

A photo posted by AlexThemauler (@alexthemauler) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:14am PST

Minha família,eu cuido e sempre cuidarei!!!

A photo posted by Shogun Rua (@shogunoficial) on Dec 25, 2015 at 7:03am PST

My family's Christmas pajama party last night in downtown Palm Springs :)

A photo posted by Cub Swanson (@cubswanson) on Dec 25, 2015 at 11:18am PST

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone! Look forward to starting the new year off right. @mrs_carny @americantopteam #UFC #MMA #ATT #ATTNation #Selfie #WorkFlow #Grind #NoShave #NoShaveLife #Beard #corgi #???? #BeardLife #BeardGame #BeardGameStrong #me #florida #SouthFlorida #fashion #sofla

A photo posted by Nik Adam Lentz (@niklentz) on Dec 25, 2015 at 5:42am PST

I caught Santa on video under my Christmas tree for everyone that says Santa isn't real.

A video posted by Chris Weidman (@chrisweidmanufc) on Dec 25, 2015 at 7:28am PST

A photo posted by Joe Schilling (@joe_schilling) on Dec 25, 2015 at 11:09am PST

Buddy's 1st day on the job as Elf has taken its toll ?? He hopes you all got the right gifts ???? Merry Christmas from the Picketts ?? #buddypickett #buddytheelf #christmas #presents #buddysfirstchristmas

A photo posted by Brad Pickett ?? (@one_punch) on Dec 25, 2015 at 6:05am PST

A video posted by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:01am PST

Christmas Madness!!! Merry Christmas Everyone and may God Bless you all!! ????????????????

A video posted by Jeff Curran (@bigfrogbjj) on Dec 25, 2015 at 6:41am PST

May this day be filled with hope, love and joy! Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

A photo posted by Mark Munoz (@mark_munoz) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:12am PST

Now get to work son! Haha Merry Christmas everybody hope yours is as good as this guy!! #ToolTime

A video posted by Frankie Edgar (@frankieedgar) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:15am PST

#christmascrazyeyes with a mom photobomb

A photo posted by Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:25am PST

Merry Christmas from @renzograciephilly where the work don't stop. #nodaysoff #motivation #xmas #ufcboston #BMFRanch #NoIVnoProblem

A photo posted by Paul Felder (@felderpaul) on Dec 25, 2015 at 7:59am PST

Sabadãoooo! Ops… Não! É sexta mesmo… E é Nataaaaal ?? #SnapSave jhennyandrade #MerryChristmas BONÉ???? @jhennyandradestore

A video posted by Jhenny Andrade UFC ???? (@jhennyandradeufc) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:38am PST

Happy holidays everyone from baby Delilah

A photo posted by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:28am PST

Merry Christmas people!

A photo posted by Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:51am PST

Merry Christmas Everyone!! ???? Brady says we can take pictures later, it's present time!! #merrychristmas #presents

A photo posted by Tim Hague (@lefthookhague) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:28am PST

Feliz natal pra todos! #DeusEbom Merry Christmas to all! #Godisgood Feliz navidad a todos #diosesbueno

A photo posted by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:53am PST

Merry Christmas my friends, from our little family to you!! I hope this day and the new year bring you all the happiness your hearts desire :)

A photo posted by Lauren Murphy (@laurenmurphymma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:34am PST

How dads prepare for Xmas morning…. Have a merry Xmas #immortalarmy and don't use the holidays as an excuse to slow down the grind!

A photo posted by Matthew Brown (@iamtheimmortal) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:48am PST

Mulheres Correia! Se tocar sai faísca ?????? #familiacorreia #teamcorreia #mulherescorreia

A photo posted by Bethe (@bethecorreia) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:51am PST

Merry Christmas …..

A photo posted by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:56am PST

?? Feliz Natal #blessed

A photo posted by CRISTIANE V JUSTINO ????? (@criscyborg) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:03am PST

Então é Natal!! #teamgadelha #familyofthefamily #christmas

A photo posted by Claudinha Gadelha (@claudiagadelhaufc) on Dec 25, 2015 at 8:56am PST

Best present ever Merry Christmas everyone

A photo posted by Michel Gagnon (@mitchgagnonufc) on Dec 25, 2015 at 9:57am PST

Merry Christmas!!!!??????Thank you so much to the fan who made this picture. @puruslabs @reebok @toyotires Thank you so much to all my amazing sponsors!!! @uscryotherapy @fit.eats #fanzants

A photo posted by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzantufc) on Dec 24, 2015 at 9:15am PST

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ??????

A photo posted by Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:07am PST

Merry Christmas! From the Cormier Family. We hope you get to spend this special day with the ones you love! Merry Christmas. DC @peechypie

A photo posted by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:28am PST

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A photo posted by Ian Mccall (@unclecreepymma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:03am PST

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

A video posted by Chrissy Blair (@chrissy_blair) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:25am PST

I really really made out with the Star Wars presents this year! Thank you, family! #starwars #christmas #socks #comics #clothes #gifts

A photo posted by @roxyfighter on Dec 25, 2015 at 9:43am PST

6 years ago and then today. Not much has changed.

A photo posted by Joe Lauzon (@joelauzon) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:41am PST

Im bout to butt chug this coffee and wreck these presents! Merry Christmas everyone!!! @torque1_net @impact_insanity_outdoors @finzandfeatherzguides @compexusa @weatherbyinc

A photo posted by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Dec 25, 2015 at 9:41am PST

Santa "Claws"

A photo posted by @feliceherrig on Dec 25, 2015 at 9:30am PST

Merry Christmas Everyone ??

A video posted by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Dec 25, 2015 at 10:36am PST

Merry Christmas from the Gates family #whoopasswillie #lilwhoopasses #teamgates #fontana #ufc #funnypictures #crazykids #lucky6 #mma #xmas #merrychristmas #nappyafro #family

A photo posted by Willie Gates (@whoopasswillie) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:11pm PST

You don't want to be in a room if this goes off.

A photo posted by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 3:08pm PST

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays again from the @bellatormma lightweight champ ho-ho-ho hahahahaha. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #hohoho #bellator #lightweight #champion #fun #christmas #holidays #bemerry #peaceandblessing #mma

A photo posted by Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) on Dec 25, 2015 at 3:08pm PST

Aproveitando o dia !!! As coisas mais simples são sempre as melhores !! Família Belfort !!! #teambelfort #familiabelfort Enjoying the day!! The simple things are always the best!! The Belfort family!! #teambelfort #familiabelfort

A photo posted by Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort (@vitorbelfort) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:54pm PST

Merry Christmas everyone!

A photo posted by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:34pm PST

Merry Christmas from The WBB Crew! @arwoodley @d_bell15 @mz__pinky @king_t.j

A photo posted by Tyron Woodley (@twooodley) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:26pm PST

Just hanging out at the park on this beautiful Christmas day! Merry Christmas everyone! Cherish the simple moments! They're my favorite

A photo posted by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Dec 25, 2015 at 2:17pm PST

What an awesome day! Merry Christmas!

A photo posted by Brittney Palmer (@brittneypalmer) on Dec 25, 2015 at 3:12pm PST

A photo posted by Demetrious Johnson (@mightymouse125) on Dec 25, 2015 at 1:22pm PST