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 205 in New York City 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
Definitely It wasn't the week I was expecting, but I learned a lot. And I know all this will make me a better man, husband, father and Fighter. Make no mistakes, I will be back way better then before! I want to thank God for blessing me with a very fulfilling and exciting life. Thanks to my beautiful wife that gave me the best gift a man can ask. Thanks all my coaches my sponsors and to all my loyal fans. It's been a while since my last fight and I felt a little rusty, specially on a new weight class. Time to stay active and improve on all areas. Going to spend some much need it time with my beautiful family and get right back at it. 2017 will be my best year!!! Much love everyone, and for all the haters…. much love also!!! #wontstopcantstop #buildforthis ???????????????? Definitivamente não foi a semana que estava esperando, mais aprendi muito. E eu sei que tudo isso me tornara não só um homem melhor mais um pai, esposo e Lutador também. Vou voltar melhor! Eu quero agradecer a Deus por me abençoar com uma vida maravilhosa e super excitante. Abrigado a minha esposa por ter me dado um filho lindo, a minha maior benção. Obrigado a todos os meus treinadores e aos meus patrocinadores. E a todos os meus leais fans, obrigado. Tem muito tempo que eu não luto, senti um pouco do ritmo especialmente numa categoria nova. Vou ficar bem ativo e melhorar em todas as áreas! Vou descansar um pouco com a família e voltar aos treinos. 2017 vai ser o meu melhor ano! E para a minha família em Fortaleza. Eu amo vcs muito e sempre com muita saudades!!!
A photo posted by Thiago "The Pitbull" Alves (@thiagoalvesatt) on Nov 12, 2016 at 8:31pm PST
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Czesc kochani ?? czuje sie bardzo, poza kilkoma niewielkimi siniakami nic mi nie jest, i mimo werdyktu usmiech dalej gosci na mojej twarzy. Oczywiscie pozostaje pewien niedosyt, zlosc i zal, bo wiem, ze niewiele brakowalo zeby uslyszec "and new"… ?? ale glowa do góry, teraz czas na krótkie wakacje. Obiecuje Wam, ze wróce silniejsza i w 2017 pas bedzie mój ?? dziekuje Wam z calego serca za tak ogromne wsparcie, nie macie pojecia ile to dla mnie znaczy. DZIEKUJE! ??? Hi Dear ?? I feel very well, except few small bruises I'm fine, and despite the verdict – the smile is still on my face. I promise you that I will return stronger in 2017- Belt will be my ?? thank you with all my heart for such great support, you have no idea how much this means for me. THANK YOU! ??? #thank #you #ufc #ufc205 #nyc #msg #usa #lodz #poland #polishgirl #polishpower
A photo posted by Karolina Kowalkiewicz (@karolinakowalkiewicz) on Nov 13, 2016 at 6:36am PST
The victorious
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