UFC 191 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 191 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

Didn't get the Win Last Night But I let it all in the Cage thank you to all my Fans Friends And Family for still sticking with me win or lose ???? #Blessed thank you @ufc for giving us That #FOTNBonus #labordayweekend

A photo posted by Francisco "Cisco" Rivera (@ciscoriveraufc) on Sep 6, 2015 at 10:28am PDT

The victorious

Deus e maravilhoso e tremendo, só tenho que agradecer ao meu general de guerra Senhor Deus por isso, acreditar ter fé seguir um caminho reto trabalho todos os dias descansar em Deus e ter a certeza de que você pode esperar do futuro, um sonho realizado, mais um passo na longa escada, estou muito feliz por tudo isso, obrigado mestre @andredida logo será considerado o melhor coach do mundo sem duvidas, @serginhoalliance meu treinador de Jiu Jitsu, Rafael meu preparador físico, @freespiritmma que afia as mãos, @lau.fabio você tem Parte muito grande nisso, minha família @evolucaothai sem vocês eu não estaria aqui, meus patrocinadores @rogerioafranco, @radarwisp , meu médico @thedoctorspider você é sinistro, todas as pessoas que oram por mim mandaram msg de apoio que Jesus Cristo abençoe a todos vocês vocês são muito impotentes nessa caminhada! Muito obrigado o todos vocês de coação!!! #jesusCristo #vitoria #ufc #ufc191

A photo posted by Joaquim Netto BJJ (@nettobjj) on Sep 5, 2015 at 9:27pm PDT

Got the job done in dedication to Dr Baron Holt!! Thanks to everyone for all the love and support!! #teamrocky @ufc with @repostapp. ··· @Raquel_Pennington lands a vicious elbow. "Rocky" would go on to finish Jessica Andrade via RNC. Happy Birthday Raquel! #UFC191

A photo posted by Raquel Pennington (@raquel_pennington) on Sep 5, 2015 at 8:03pm PDT

Sportsmanship is what it's about!!! No matter the outcome #Repost @wsn247 with @repostapp. ··· We love this sportsmanship between two incredible @ufc fighters. @jessicammapro carries @raquel_pennington around the Octagon in celebration after Raquel defeats her via rear naked choke with only seconds left in the fight…on her birthday! Happy Birthday Raquel Pennington! #UFC191 #WMMA #womenssports #respect #sportsmanship #femaleathletes #vegas

A photo posted by Raquel Pennington (@raquel_pennington) on Sep 6, 2015 at 12:19am PDT

Meanwhile at #UFC191… @ciscoriveraufc @johnhandofstonelineker

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Sep 5, 2015 at 6:20pm PDT

#DeusNoComando #OCSJJ #Ocimar #HandOfStoneFightteam #Americamtopteam #AlenxandreHeMan #BMFTraining @clubedetreino @jacklyneandrioli @alexandreheman

A photo posted by John "Hand Of Stone" Lineker (@johnhandofstonelineker) on Sep 6, 2015 at 8:24am PDT

Big thanks to @alliancemma @ericdelfierro my team mates, my family, my wife @kristiejpearson always been there for me through the ups & downs, everyone back home in UK to many to name u all but I do love u all u know who u are, thank you much love #teampearson??

A photo posted by rosstherealdeal (@rosstherealdeal) on Sep 5, 2015 at 9:10pm PDT

#12Gauge gets another win inside the Octagon. @paigevanzantufc #UFC191

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Sep 5, 2015 at 8:26pm PDT

With the beautiful @paigevanzantufc great job tonight love

A photo posted by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:07pm PDT

Chilling with the man @anthony_rumble after our wins before our press conference. Feels great to be in the winners circle again. Had to get the pic for my sis @denelleanderson #ufc191 #winners #letsgo #rumble @ufc

A photo posted by Corey Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:14pm PDT

For complete coverage of UFC 191, check out the UFC Events section of the site.