UFC Fight Night 81 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 Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 81 event at Boston’s TD Garden, 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.

Check out some of those reactions.

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The defeated

We didn't get what we came here to do. @elvismutapcic steps up on 2 week notice up a weight to light heavyweight and fought hard. Started too slowly. He'll be back at middleweight and will do some damage in the @UFC. #ufc #ufcboston @powermmafitness

A photo posted by Aaron Simpson (@coach_aaronsimpson) on Jan 17, 2016 at 3:43pm PST

Losing is the worst feeling ever. I don't want to talk about it. But at least I have a treat from @latifimma to console me. Congrats to the sledgehammer. Hope you get a bonus

A photo posted by Sean O'Connell (@realoc_ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 4:46pm PST

Tough fight

A photo posted by Daron Cruickshank (@daroncruickshank) on Jan 17, 2016 at 5:41pm PST

????????~ i will come back strong!!! para la proxima si Dios quiere : )

A photo posted by Maximo blanco (@maximoblanc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:25pm PST

Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat is accepted as a reality. – Bruce Lee

A photo posted by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:06am PST

"I think I pressured the fight. I was never in danger." – @rosstherealdeal reflects on #UFCBoston

A photo posted by UFC Europe (@ufceurope) on Jan 18, 2016 at 5:04am PST

I Want to apologize to all of my supports, came up short last night…. Only way to go is up from here and get better. I'm Healthy and ready to get back on the grind. Staying positive and motivated……

A photo posted by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:26am PST

The victorious

“I’m living in the moment right now, once I got comfortable out there and started using my footwork, I was having a lot of fun. I want to sit back and relax for a bit, but any bantamweight interests me, but I want to chill first." -@robfont #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 4:31pm PST

The @TDGarden loves their own @RobFont! What a win! #UFCBoston

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 3:56pm PST

How about that @charlesrosamma now 2-0 at the Boston Garden. Love this game big congrats to Charlie Rosa!

A photo posted by Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) on Jan 17, 2016 at 8:07pm PST

“What can I say? I always go for the finish. I now have three knockouts in the first round – in the first two minutes of the first round. I’m always going for the bonus, Dana, I want that $50,000! I didn’t underestimate Sean O’Connell, he’s a tough fighter, but I know my game and training at All-Stars in Sweden and American Top Team in Florida, I’m training with the best every day. I want a top-10 opponent next in my hometown in Sweden. I want to be the main event and I guarantee we sell it out in less than a day.” -Ilir Latifi Watch the replay on @ufcfightpass! #UFCBoston

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 4:42pm PST

Well I think this shows it all. Very emotional week for me and my family. This is just one battle won for us many more to go. #ufcboston #fuckcancer #irishdragon #isback #bjj #muaythai #Philly

A photo posted by Paul Felder (@felderpaul) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:07am PST

“I know we’re both high level strikers, but I wasn’t surprised at all that I was able to finish with a choke. Coming into this camp Jafari, my wrestling coach and Daniel Gracie were key in helping me prepare and develop the game plan. We noticed that Daron had some weaknesses on the ground and I think that his last two losses were via rear naked choke. I knew his striking was on point and different; maybe even better than mine in some areas so wrestling was always at the forefront of this camp. I want a top-15 opponent next." -@felderpaul #UFCBoston

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 5:37pm PST

What a ride this week was! I can't say how thankful I am to everyone for the love and support you guys showed???? #teamcoolhand #renegadepanels #ufcboston #nashville @ufc @themmalab @nashvillemma_east

A photo posted by Luke Sanders (@coolhandmma) on Jan 18, 2016 at 8:47am PST

Welcome to the UFC! “My game plan was to get the win no matter what and to put in a good performance for the UFC and the fans. I want to go home and celebrate this with my family, it was a long time coming. I didn’t know how it would end or how fast it would end; I thought we’d exchange a bit and then I’d get the finish a bit later. I just wanted to get in and get out – I don’t get paid by the hour. I’m a bantamweight and I can tell you I’ll be watching that title fight later on tonight, because I’ve got my eyes on that belt!” -@coolhandmma #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 5:54pm PST

“I didn’t know of Mehdi before my last opponent fell off and I got the call about the replacement. I searched all over the Internet to find what I could on him but wasn’t having much luck then my camp told me he was on the last season of The Ultimate Fighter so I used @ufcfightpass to research and game plan the best I could with about a week’s notice. The intent was to go in and use my ground-and-pound and get him to roll over. I knew when I got my hook in and bellied him up to the fence I’d be able to submit him as soon as he turned over. I want Sage Northcutt next, give him to me Dana." -@cwademma #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 6:13pm PST

My Daughter Rooting Daddy on from home. I can't wait to see you tomorrow Haleigh! @UFC #ufcfightnight #boston #longisland #islip #family #daughter #MoreThanAFighter #morethan @morethanafuel @jaffy22

A video posted by Chris Wade (@cwademma) on Jan 17, 2016 at 7:44pm PST

“This is a permanent move to light heavyweight. I feel like I have a lot more energy and power in this division. I saw a lot of openings in the first round to land the knee, he didn’t have a lot of movement. I went back to my corner between rounds and they saw the same, so I knew going into the second round that’s what I had to do. Who’s the champion in this division? Daniel Cormier – I want you next.” -@EdHermanUFC #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 7:17pm PST

“Ben is a tall southpaw so I knew my footwork would be important. I didn’t push the pace enough in the first round, so when I got back to my corner they told me I needed to move forward more, push the pace and let my hands go. I didn’t win Powerball, but I hope I get that bonus, I had a great performance tonight. I’m the only one left from old school Canadian MMA. It was me and Sam Stout, but now that he’s retired it’s just me and it’s an honor to be the face of Canadian MMA right now. I want a top-15 opponent next; or there’s a guy coming back in August, his name is Nick Diaz, let’s do it Nick.” -@patcotemma #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 7:40pm PST

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A photo posted by Francisco Trinaldo (@massarandubamma) on Jan 18, 2016 at 7:18am PST

Missing my main man Mark Henry But the Home team Got the job done !!! ### team Alvarez##wheresMyWife??##i wannalaydown##PhillyStrong

A photo posted by Eddie Alvarez (@ealvarezfight) on Jan 17, 2016 at 9:39pm PST

“Philadelphia is where I’m staying, absolutely. I’m just starting to get used to the system there with Mark Henry. Ricardo Almeida has been my home team since 2008 and it was good to come back. We’ve got a gym full of warriors. Frankie Edgar is the top guy, Edson Barboza is a top-10 guy. It’s a small group of guys, but we all work hard for each other and we’re all always there for one another. I’m there to stay.” -@ealvarezfight #UFCBoston

A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:28pm PST

“Thank you so much for the support. Thank you Boston, everyone. The only thing surprising is that I had to show something to myself. TJ is fast, Benavidez hits hard and as much as I don’t like him, Faber is a tough guy. There’s no such thing as rust, how many times do I have to say that? Rust only exists if you don’t train hard enough. I don’t want to talk about things I came in with because it’s stupid. I had some problems with my foot coming in and it had finally had enough in the fifth round." -@domcruz619 #UFCBoston Repost ??: @UFC | #UFC #UFCBoston #UFCFightNight81 __________________________________ #TeamCruz ???????? @MonsterEnergy #MonsterEnergy @ToyotaEscondido #ToyotaEscondido #AllianceMMAEast @AllianceMMAEast ??: @LeahAlmondia __________________________________ Shop Official #CruzAll1ance Products | www.DomCruzMMA.com __________________________________ #Snapchat > ?? DomCruz619

A photo posted by Dominick Cruz (@domcruz619) on Jan 17, 2016 at 10:47pm PST

The Champ Is Here | #BTS #UFC Photoshoot @UFC #UFCBoston #UFCFightNight81 __________________________________ #TeamCruz ???????? @MonsterEnergy #MonsterEnergy @ToyotaEscondido #ToyotaEscondido #AllianceMMAEast @AllianceMMAEast ??: @LeahAlmondia __________________________________ Shop Official #CruzAll1ance Products | www.DomCruzMMA.com __________________________________ #Snapchat > ?? DomCruz619

A photo posted by Dominick Cruz (@domcruz619) on Jan 17, 2016 at 11:16pm PST

? @TravisBrowneMMA ? @DanaWhite | #PostFight Interview @UFC #UFCBoston #UFCFightNight81 __________________________________ #TeamCruz ???????? @MonsterEnergy #MonsterEnergy @ToyotaEscondido #ToyotaEscondido #AllianceMMAEast @AllianceMMAEast ??: @LeahAlmondia __________________________________ Shop Official #CruzAll1ance Products | www.DomCruzMMA.com __________________________________ #Snapchat > ?? DomCruz619

A photo posted by Dominick Cruz (@domcruz619) on Jan 17, 2016 at 11:24pm PST

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