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Fans are finally back! And the excitement and energy in the arena is palpable. After over a year of hosting fights without the fans, the UFC is back in action with 15,000 hardcore fans in attendance at UFC 261 cheering the fighters on.
Everyone shared the excitement of having fans back in the arena for a UFC event. Three titles fights on the night ensured that they would be thoroughly entertained. Here is a look at some of the best reactions to the UFC returning to action with fans at UFC 261.
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Social media explodes in excitement as fans return to live-action at UFC 261
‘The Lioness’ gave her opinion on having fans in the building.
It’s so exciting to see the crowd back. #UFC261 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) April 24, 2021
Belal Muhammad was also in agreement with Nunes on having fans back.
Woow it feels amazing to hear fans cheer
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 24, 2021
Featherweight fighter Brian Kelleher could not have been more spot on with his tweet.
Fights are so much better with fans man #UFC261
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) April 24, 2021
It’s safe to say featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski likes having the fans back.
How good is this!! #ufc261
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) April 24, 2021
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling tweeted in awe at having the fans back.
I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas Eve, waiting for midnight to open presents, watching these fights with fans! Welcome back!! #UFC261
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 24, 2021
Hardcore MMA fan, ‘The Rock’ posted an epic caption hyping up fans for UFC 261.
Kelvin Gastelum tweeted in excitement about having fans back.
Incredible energy in the arena!! ⚡️
Excited to see my boy @UriahHallMMA go to work 2night!! #UFC261— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) April 25, 2021
NFL ‘GOAT’ Tom Brady, who was in attendance tonight, shared a heart-warming message with fans.
"We never left!"
🐐@TomBrady | #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/IhbS4Q9J7M
— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2021
Long time UFC fan Steve-O made his feelings known about live-action tonight.
Yeah dude!!! Let’s GO!!! #UFC261
— Steve-O (@steveo) April 25, 2021
Actor Lewis Tan hyped-up fans for UFC 261.
Lets goooo !!! #UFC261 #MortalKombatMovie pic.twitter.com/E7gnfxMjPP
— Lewis Tan (@TheLewisTan) April 25, 2021
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was soaking in the noise of a live crowd.
Crowd noise. Honestly didn't even know how much I missed it until now.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 24, 2021
UFC reporter Megan Olivi also tweeted in excitement at having fans back.
UFC 261 let’s goooo!!!!
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) April 24, 2021
UFC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer shared her thoughts on having fans back in attendance.
UFC octagon girl @BrittneyPalmer is STOKED to be back in front of the fans at #UFC261 tonight!
🎥 @MikeBohnMMA pic.twitter.com/Mg7GkLXfXV
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) April 24, 2021
Nick Diaz in attendance sent the fans into uproars.
Nick Diaz Army, what's happening? 💪 #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/Ou2uzp4uY1
— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2021
A UFC fight is incomplete without fans, and this clip proves exactly why.
Nothing like the roar of a crowd 🗣
We missed these moments. #AndStill pic.twitter.com/ns1Yt3BoHo
— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2021
Light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz shared his thoughts on having the fans back.
I love to see fans back. Great card so far and the main card looks amazing 👊. #UFC261
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) April 25, 2021
Lightweight Gregor Gillespie commented on the electric atmosphere in the arena tonight.
These fights are 🔥 and we haven’t even hit the title fights!! #ufc261 @ufc
— gregor gillespie (@gregor_the_gift) April 25, 2021
Fight of the year contender Calvin Kattar will be itching to get back into the octagon with fans in attendance.
Wow! It’s great to see the fans back #UFC261
— Calvin Kattar (@CalvinKattar) April 25, 2021
UFC fighter Jack Shore gave his thoughts on a packed arena.
God I’ve missed Bruce buffer hyping up a packed arena! LETS GO 🔥 #UFC261
— Jack 'Tank' Shore (@jackshoremma) April 25, 2021
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Shark Tank investor Daymond John had one word to describe UFC 261 fights.
WOW! #Ufc261
— Daymond John (@TheSharkDaymond) April 25, 2021
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What did you make of the fights tonight, and how did it feel to have fans in attendance? Let us know in the comments below!
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