Here's How UFC Stars Celebrated Father's Day Around The World

Father’s Day took place on Sunday, June 17. With it, a series of notables from within the world of mixed martial arts have come forward with their paternal appreciation and their dad stories.

While the sport of mixed martial arts is an intense and often painful endeavor for those that compete, the holidays are a time to look back and appreciate. This Father’s Day, several fighters from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and beyond have decided to share their experiences from the recent holiday.

Check out what many mixed martial artists had to say within the social media posts provided below:

Happy Father’s Day:) I was blessed with the best. Thank you for a lifetime of love and encouragement. #happyfathersday #blessed

A post shared by Holly Holm (@hollyholm) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT

I say all the time I really don’t know where I would be without my parents always being in my life, and I talk more about giving back to my mom but it’s really my dad that deserve a lot of that credit. He taught me real value of hard fucking work, how to stand on my own ten and to do what I gotta do for the people close to me. Just by being there. That’s shit you can’t put a price tag on. This my favorite pic of me and him right before I made my UFC Debut. Then next year imma post one with me and him taking a pic with my first gold belt on #HappyFathersDay #DayOne #OGDay #25toLife

A post shared by Kevin Lee (@motownphenom) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:09am PDT

Happy Father's Day to my dad

A post shared by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:32am PDT

“We accept the love that we believe we deserve…. Thank you old man for teaching me so well what unconditional love was, I promise you I will pass that knowledge to everyone that comes after us… Since only real real love is the tool to forge a strong generation of strong men… I love you my father… ??????? ???????????????????????????????? “Nós aceitamos o amor que nós acreditamos que merecemos…. Obrigado meu velho por me ensinar tão bem o que era o amor incondicional, eu prometo a você que passarei esse conhecimento para todos que vierem depois de nós… Já que apenas o verdadeiro amor é a ferramenta para forjar uma futura geração de homens decididos e fortes… Te amo meu pai… ?????

A post shared by Renzo (@renzograciebjj) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:28am PDT

Stronger together! Thank you @shad_rach_ for taking family photos for us!

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 1:15pm PDT

Dad!!! Wake up it’s your special day!!! So thankful to be this little ones Father she is definitely something special ?#fathersday #dad #daughter #daddysgirl

A post shared by CB Dollaway (@cbdollaway) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:33am PDT

Me and James Jr each caught a fish this Father's day morning! Lol #fathersday #mylilwarrior #myson #jamesvickjr

A post shared by James Vick (@jamesvickmma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:59am PDT

Happy Father’s Day to this old bugger @jankonradbisping thanks for everything dad. Also big shout to all the others in the pic. This was after the Cung Le fight in Macau. Good times. @parilloboxing @b_real_funky @audieattar @kendallgrovemma @mickwarburton

A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

Happy Father’s Day @barboza9857 ❤️

A post shared by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:53am PDT

To all the father figures, mentors, and coaches I’ve had growing up. Thank you for all the great life lessons ?? I promise to use those to be the best Dad I can be 🙂 #happyfathersday

A post shared by Cub Swanson (@cubswanson) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:04pm PDT

Happy Father's day to all the dads out there who do what you do for your lil ones.. #happyfathersday

A post shared by Charles " Kid Dynamite" Byrd (@dynamitebyrd170) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:10am PDT

Happy Father’s day

A post shared by Beneil Dariush (@beneildariush) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:44am PDT

Father’s Day Chookagian style at LBI ☀️?

A post shared by Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:09am PDT

Now I truly know what each and every hug has meant to you… – Now I know the love of being a father.

A post shared by Michael Chandler (@mikechandlermma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:19am PDT

Happy Fathers Day Dad @blow5967 it’s been a great week for the Blaydes clan

A post shared by Curtis Blaydes (@razorblaydes265) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:40am PDT

Happy fathers day to the big dawg big pace

A post shared by Arnold Allen (@arnoldbfa) on Jun 17, 2018 at 4:18am PDT

#HappyFathersDay

A post shared by Andre Soukhamthath (@andresoukmma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:29am PDT

#happyfathersday To this handsome man right here! Love you pops and thanks for EVERYTHING you do for me. I wouldn’t be the man I am if it wasn’t for you! #father #family #thaman #love #respect #igdaily #igers

A post shared by Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson (@wonderboymma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:16am PDT

Happy Fathers Day Pops and to all the fathers out there!! . . . Not many people live the life I live and no all get to have a father in their life. I was blessed to live this life and I get to do it with the best father the Lord could've given to me. From the childhood lessons to the adult lessons hes still instilling in me. Theres no other father I'd want to call my Dad. From hunting, fishing, motorycle riding, work, and road trip partners. I know at any point in time I can always count on my Pops to be down to ride. Because I am my father's son, and no matter how irritated he makes me or how country he can. I'm always proud to claim him as my Father. . . . #happyfathersday #mydad #pops #hunting #partners #roaddog

A post shared by Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:15am PDT

Happy Father’s Day to the men that helped shape me into who I am today! My two grandfathers and dad (circa 2010)

A post shared by Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:53am PDT

Happy Fathers Day to my dad and Brother as well as all the dads out there ❤️ #teamrocky #family #love #deepseafishing #dad #brother #ufc #wmma #memories

A post shared by Raquel Pennington (@raquel_pennington) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:45am PDT

Happy Father’s Day @jamalnijem I’m blessed to be a part of you. Love you Dad #fathersday #teamnijem #palestinian

A post shared by Ramsey Nijem (@ramseynijem) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:27am PDT

#happyfathersday to my father, mentor, motivator, role model, idol, teacher, coach and friend Patrick Roufus aka the “Celtic Spartan” #greek #irish #american #original #oneofakind #onelove #love #father #dad #family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ great picture by my brother @kroufus

A post shared by Duke Roufus (@dukeroufus) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:14pm PDT

#HappyFathersDay You always wanted to be a fighter, but you never had the opportunity. Life wasn’t kind to you, but somehow you managed just enough to make it kinder to me. You gave me the opportunity you never had and because of that I’m not just a fighter, I’m a champion. Thank you dad. We did it! #WeCan #WeWill #Together #WeAre #TeamShorty

A post shared by Jose Shorty Torres (@joseshortytorres) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:14am PDT

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there doing their thang! Keep leading by example and filling them with confidence!

A post shared by ALAN JOUBAN (@alanjouban) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:45am PDT

Happy father's day!

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:08pm PDT

Happy Father’s Day, Mom! I love you so much! You sacrificed your youth to raise me and Im forever indebted. Single Mother’s are God’s strongest creation.

A post shared by Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:01am PDT

Happy Father’s Day to the myth the legend the one and only GT (Gramps). #fathersday #grandfather

A post shared by Kyle Bochniak UFC (@kylebochniakufc) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:10am PDT

Happy Fathers Day!!!! My pops is always in my corner in life!!!! Love this man to death!!! Big shout out to all the fathers that got their kids back no matter what ✊? #happyfathersday #love #father #family

A post shared by Brandon Girtz (@brandongirtzmma) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:25am PDT

Happy Father’s Day #RIP

A post shared by Jake Shields (@jakeshields) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:33am PDT

Feliz Día del padre ! ??? #fathersday #diadelpadre #father

A post shared by Irene Aldana UFC (@irene.aldana) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:39pm PDT

Sending my love to the greatest man I know. Happy Father’s Day dad! ❤️ Thank you for giving me this life & showing me how to work to make it great. Everything I’ve accomplished is because of you.

A post shared by Rafael Lovato Jr (@lovatojrbjj) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

Happy Father’s day to my hero, my dad aka “Hazardous Hal.” Thank you for all your support and guidance. Hardest working man I know Love you

A post shared by tjdillashaw (@tjdillashaw) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:21pm PDT

Happy Father’s day to all the dads out there who realize how important it is to give their kids time and love and most importantly, to live by example

A post shared by Chuck Liddell (@chuckliddell) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:37pm PDT