2016 is in the books, which means it’s time to hit social media to check out how all of your favorite Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars welcomed 2017.
Like we hope most of you did, the hard-nosed combatants shed their tough exterior, put training on hold for a bit to reflect on 2016 and look forward to a brand new year with family and friends. From current UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor celebrating his sister’s wedding, to Valentin Shevchenko posing with some guns while a photo shopped bear holds her ever-so tight, to Ronaldo Souza and family going for a late night dip, check out a collection of photos featuring your favorite UFC stars ringing in the new year.
Happy New year!!! this is the first Dance of 2017 post your videos and hashtag #dotherousey #thebesthandsdown #HAPPYNEWYEAR pic.twitter.com/GltKXExMR3
— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) January 1, 2017
Happy Almost New Year! She smashed a confetti egg on my head Induction of family traditions. Ringing in 2017. @RockyPMMA ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OpRBIvuvc7
— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) January 1, 2017
Garage roll to start the new year. #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/sY0Smh4LK5
— RYRON GRACIE (@RyronGracie) January 1, 2017
In New Year 2017 with New Power!!! #BulletValentina
— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) December 31, 2016
В Новый 2017 Год с Новыми Силами!!! #ПуляВалентина pic.twitter.com/M5mIzLp5UW
Of course, no one celebrated the new year quite like Amanda Nunes, who was still on cloud nine following her 48-second knockout of Ronda Rousey the night prior in the headlining act of UFC 207 in Las Vegas, Nevada (see it again here).
Happy new year everyone Feliz ano novo meu povo.#andstill #goleoa #ufc207 pic.twitter.com/zTCKq4rSHc
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) December 31, 2016
#2016 #andnew #andstill pic.twitter.com/DvzXehl9Lb
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) December 31, 2016
Anyone of you Maniacs, care to divulge how you rang in 2017?