Bellator 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 Friday’s and Bellator 187 event at 3Arena in Dublin, 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

Thank you very much for the support everyone – it means the world ?? I was up then made a mistake – something you cannot do in this sport at this level. I was close but not close enough. I went out on my shield but I'll be back. But I'm very grateful to what I wake up to tomorrow. It's is an HONOUR to represent you ???? . . . #pikeman #sbg #hardwork #dedication #moorefitness #wexford #ireland #Bellator #bellator187

A post shared by Brian Moore (@brian_pikeman_moore) on Nov 10, 2017 at 3:15pm PST

"The best fans in the world deserve a great fight"… ???? Win, lose or draw I have a lot of people to thank for last night. Firstly @coach_kavanagh for all the time, effort and guidance he's put into me the past 6 years. My brothers @levi_kehoe_ for dropping everything in his busy life to help me prepare, Stephen Murphy for bringing my striking to a new level the past few fights and @lockgannon for his expertise with an excellent cut. My sponsors Becson Industrial Services and @venumofficial for their support. Thank you to my family and friends especially my amazing wife @noreenodeamoore for her insane support despite being so ill the last 8 months – she's a real warrior. Congratulations to my opponent @ajmckee101 on a great victory – we should do it again sometime – well done man. Thanks to everyone at @bellatormma as always. Lastly thank you all for the tremendous support. I'm hugely grateful and blown away. It's all the above that makes me excited to go again. Like always – ANYBODY, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE…. . . . #pikeman #sbg #hardwork #dedication #moorefitness #wexford #ireland @bellatormma #bellator187 #bellatornation #mma #IrishMMA #irishfighter #instadaily #pictureoftheday #boxing #bjj #muaythai #wrestling #wexford #ireland #eire

A post shared by Brian Moore (@brian_pikeman_moore) on Nov 11, 2017 at 4:46pm PST

The victorious

DJ KHALED !!!…… WE DA BEST MUSIC!!!!!! ANOTHER ONE ??#TeamMothaFuckinRyano ????

A post shared by Paul Redmond (@paul_redser_mma) on Nov 10, 2017 at 11:20am PST

Well deserved night out with the chaps ??

A post shared by Paul Redmond (@paul_redser_mma) on Nov 11, 2017 at 3:49pm PST

thanks to everyone who got behind me and helped me get the win..!!! its good to be back ???? #Bellator187 #SBG #KOKAVANAGH #Repost @bellatormma (@get_repost) ··· @sineadkavanagh86 only needed 34 seconds to win at tonight’s #Bellator187

A post shared by Sinead Kavanagh (@sineadkavanagh86) on Nov 11, 2017 at 8:37am PST

Congratulations @babyslice242 1st round finish

A post shared by Antonio Mckee (@antoniomckee) on Nov 10, 2017 at 11:11am PST

1st Round Finish Watch it on spike me and @ajmckee101 got the job done thanks @antoniomckee for being the best coach thanks to my sponsors @highfivehandtherapy @lanaseggwhites @nutritionzone_hb @badboybrands #kimboslice #babyslice #teamkimbo #dublin

A post shared by KEVIN FERGUSON JR (@babyslice242) on Nov 10, 2017 at 3:01pm PST

Train Hard Fight Hard I’m Only Getting Better #teambodyshop #babyslice #kimboslice #bellator187 @nutritionzone_hb @highfivehandtherapy @lanaseggwhites @bellatormma @badboybrands @spikesports

A post shared by KEVIN FERGUSON JR (@babyslice242) on Nov 10, 2017 at 7:23pm PST

AND STILL UNDEFEATED. 10-0 JUST MADE BELLATOR HISTORY…..THANKS FOR ALL THAT HELPED…

A post shared by Antonio Mckee (@antoniomckee) on Nov 10, 2017 at 12:28pm PST

10-0 history made thanks to all that have been with me….and SPECIAL THANKS TO #God….@antoniomckee @jasonmanly

A post shared by aj mckee (@ajmckee101) on Nov 10, 2017 at 12:36pm PST

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