As Thanksgiving arrives, fighters express their gratitude for their blessings, the joy of friends and family, and the celebration of the United States’ annual tradition of gratitude, while some, like Matt Brown, use the occasion to express unconventional opinions about the holiday and its traditional food.
As another Thanksgiving comes around, it’s a time to appreciate our day-to-day blessings and the joy of friends and family. It’s also a time to check in on how others are celebrating this annual tradition of gratitude in the United States.
For fighters, there’s much to be grateful for, whether it’s a lengthy winning streak, a lucrative fight or two under unprecedented circumstances, or simply being healthy enough to make it through another year of combat sports without a major injury. The fighters are what make professional MMA what it is, and they deserve recognition and gratitude.
This year, our favorite athletes seem as grateful as ever, with some even sharing their holiday thoughts on social media. Although it’s also clear that some fighters are not holding back on stirring up some controversy, like the ever-quotable Matt Brown who has decided to take on the Thanksgiving turkey.
Gratitude fills the air as we gather on this Thanksgiving. Despite the challenges that many people may be facing during this time of year, there is always something to be thankful for. The spirit of thankfulness and kindness continues to brighten our lives and inspire us to reach out and support each other.
So much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Whether it’s thanking fans and loved ones, or acknowledging the ability to live life freely and pursue dreams, the sentiment of gratitude and appreciation is strong among the MMA community on this holiday.