UFC 187 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums and, perhaps most importantly, social-media platforms.

Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes.

Following Saturday’s UFC 187 event in Las Vegas, several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners or family members, took to social media to react to the event or share a message with supporters.

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The defeated

Already working on my choke defense this morning. Thank you guys for the support and awesome messages even when it doesn't go my way. It means a lot! I see them all. Thank you. #Blessed

A photo posted by BURKMAN (@joshburkman) on May 24, 2015 at 7:04am PDT

Thank you for the support. I don't need to say much, those of you that truly know me, knows what's ahead. Thank you to my coaches @gfc_diamond @rickylundell #coachneilmelanson for the work you have and continue to put in with me. Congratulations to @andreiarlovski on the W there's no love loss, now just some brotherly rivalry. Thank you @vfdmarketing @johnfosco @eliedeshe for the great management and to all my sponsors, thank you for the support!! Thank you @hansgutknecht for the pic

A photo posted by travisbrownemma (@travisbrownemma) on May 24, 2015 at 12:26pm PDT

The victorious

@ufc #ufc187 Martial arts is my religion. I love this.

A photo posted by Justin Scoggins (@scogginsflow) on May 23, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

I'll take a personal day then back at it ????thanks for the support everyone. Lots of work to do but I'm ready to do it. @ufc #mgm

A photo posted by Justin Scoggins (@scogginsflow) on May 24, 2015 at 9:24am PDT

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A photo posted by ????? (@islam_makhachev) on May 24, 2015 at 1:18am PDT

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A photo posted by ???(Donghyun Kim) (@stungunkim) on May 23, 2015 at 9:31pm PDT

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A photo posted by ???(Donghyun Kim) (@stungunkim) on May 24, 2015 at 7:18am PDT

Another day at the office! I love you all. I have the best fans, family and team in the world! @lancepalmer is defending his title in 2 weeks and was out here helping me all week. Thank u @coach_joey916 @jimmygifford and my sponsors @mbslingshot @musclepharm @dcmouthguards ! Can't wait for the next one! #UFC187

A photo posted by Joseph Benavidez (@joejitsu) on May 23, 2015 at 10:06pm PDT

Chicago squad !!!

A photo posted by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on May 24, 2015 at 12:42am PDT

Sunday Funday!!! Summer is here

A photo posted by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on May 24, 2015 at 12:03pm PDT

"Champ Cormier". That's his name. @dc_mma

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on May 23, 2015 at 11:30pm PDT

Looks like @schwarzenegger had an amazing night tonight at #UFC187!

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on May 23, 2015 at 11:15pm PDT

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