UFC 219 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 219 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

I LOVE @montana.delarosa SHE GETS ME!???

A post shared by Mark Delarosa (@mark.delarosa.35) on Dec 30, 2017 at 8:32pm PST

Reunited with my baby!!!???

A post shared by Mark Delarosa (@mark.delarosa.35) on Jan 1, 2018 at 11:16am PST

The damage, I have a huge lump behind my head too. I don't know what to say guys I've dropped 4 in a row, maybe it was the backlash from the Sergio video that messed with my head, maybe the Moreno choke killed my moral, maybe I need to go up weight. I'm not sure yet but I'll do my best to bounce back, thank you to all my sponsors for the love and support. No use crying anymore, I'm gonna take a shower #ufc219 @defensesoap

A post shared by Louis Smolka (@lastsamuraiufc) on Dec 30, 2017 at 6:48pm PST

Didn't get the result we planned for, but I'm thankful to say I'm still very blessed. #onetothenextone #ufc219 #thanksforthesupport #teamwork #teamaplhamale #blessed

A post shared by Rick Glenn (@gladiatormma) on Jan 1, 2018 at 9:01am PST

Chillin w/ my Dogs! #mansbestfriend #mondaymotivation

A post shared by Rick Glenn (@gladiatormma) on Jan 1, 2018 at 11:25am PST

The draw

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A post shared by Omari Akhmedov (@omari_akhmedov) on Dec 30, 2017 at 8:30pm PST

?? ???? ???????? ???? 25-0 @eagles_mma

A post shared by Omari Akhmedov (@omari_akhmedov) on Dec 30, 2017 at 9:15pm PST

Bullshit @ufc @danawhite

A post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) on Dec 30, 2017 at 10:39pm PST

The Italian Dream is unstoppable I break guys mentally and physicaly. My journey to the top has just started. #theitaliandream #ufc219 #lasvegas @dsquared2

A post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) on Dec 31, 2017 at 1:44am PST

They called it a draw, but i was born to do great things and this is just the beginning. 2018 im coming to take everything that is mine. Happy new year to everyone #theitaliandream #lasvegas

A post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) on Dec 31, 2017 at 6:06pm PST

Rough night. Hats off to my opponent Carla. It was her night. No excuses. Should never leave it to the judges. I’ll be back stronger and better! Thank @ufc for the opportunity and thank you everyone for all the love and support ?????? ps. Lost my phone sorry for no replies!! Love you all!!

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Dec 31, 2017 at 10:01pm PST

?????????? Thank you @trattoriaitalialv for the delicious pizzas!!! #FatGirl #iLovePizza #OMGsoooGood

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Dec 31, 2017 at 11:06pm PST

Congrats to @danhangman, I’m learning the hard way but one thing I know, I won’t stop pursuing my dream. So ????to all the haters.

A post shared by Bonecrusher (@marc_diakiese) on Dec 30, 2017 at 9:38pm PST

The victorious

So proud of my brother @awkward_mma. The definition of hard work paying off. He’ll never understand the level of respect I have for him! That won was for you @robertfollis ????

A post shared by James Krause (@thejameskrause) on Dec 30, 2017 at 5:07pm PST

C + T = R

A post shared by James Krause (@thejameskrause) on Dec 30, 2017 at 6:15pm PST

???? No final o que realmente importa é o respeito que fica. Obrigado pela batalha e pelo grande desafio ! Com certeza hoje me tornei um melhor artista marcial. ???? In the end all that matters is the respect that remains. Thanks for the battle and for the big challenge ! Pretty sure that today i became a better martial artist. #DeathBeforeDishonor

A post shared by Matheus Nicolau (@matheusnicolaumma) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:53pm PST

???? Mais um passo dado, mais uma missão cumprida ! Difícil de colocar em palavras a felicidade e gratidão que sinto agora. Queria agradecer a todos que compartilham o meu sonho comigo, todos que eu tenho a honra de caminhar ao meu lado. Não vou citar nomes para não ser injusto com ninguém, quem é de verdade e está junto sabe. Obrigado de coração ! Esse ano afastado foi muito difícil, mas com certeza me transformou em um melhor artista marcial e ser humano. Além disso me mostrou mais uma vez o quanto sou abençoado de ter os melhores do meu lado, ninguém conquista nada sozinho ! Obrigado a todos que trabalham e trabalharam comigo, desde o meu primeiro dia nas artes marciais. Obrigado minha família e amigos, sem vcs não sou ninguém. Feliz ano novo ! ???? One more step, one more mission accomplished ! Hard to put into words the happiness and gratitude I feel now. I wanted to thank everyone who shares my dream with me, all of whom I have the honor to walk by my side. I will not mention names so as not to be unfair to anyone, who is for real and knows. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ! This year away was very difficult, but it sure turned me into a better martial artist and human being. He also showed me once again how blessed I am to have the best on my side, nobody conquers anything alone ! Thank you to everyone who has worked with me since my first day in the martial arts. Thank you my family and friends, without you I am nobody. Happy New Year ! #DeathBeforeDishonor

A post shared by Matheus Nicolau (@matheusnicolaumma) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:56am PST

BOOM ?? Love my family. Love my job. Love my team. LOVE my fans! #ufc219

A post shared by Myles Jury (@furyjury) on Dec 30, 2017 at 8:30pm PST

Kickin off 2018 with a flying knee #ninjashit

A post shared by Myles Jury (@furyjury) on Dec 31, 2017 at 1:04pm PST

Husaria nie umarla, ona zyje w nas. Dziekuje za wszystko jestescie super :)

A post shared by Michal Oleksiejczuk (@michallordoleksiejczuk) on Dec 30, 2017 at 11:45pm PST

Husaria zawsze i wszedzie ze mna,dziekuje Surge Polonia za genialny naszyjnik.Dodal mi mocy :)

A post shared by Michal Oleksiejczuk (@michallordoleksiejczuk) on Jan 1, 2018 at 9:34am PST

I've been blessed with an amazing team. The people I surround myself with every day help bring out the best in me. They're there to lift me up and won't hesitate to humble me when needed. This year has been filled with uncertainty, hardships and pain, but my team has stood behind me every step of the way. I can't wait to start the new year off with you guys. Thank you all for supporting and believing in me #ag2g #elevationfightteam #eastontrainingcenter #landowperformance

A post shared by Neil Magny (@neil_magny170) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:17am PST

Forgot to mention that this guy came to watch me fight this weekend ?? #ufc #mma #boxing #ironmike #miketyson #vegas #nye

A post shared by Neil Magny (@neil_magny170) on Jan 1, 2018 at 9:06am PST

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A post shared by Carla (@carlaesparza1) on Dec 30, 2017 at 10:22pm PST

In an interview they asked me if there was something unique about my training I wanted to tell them… I said yea, I’ve been with the same coach @colinoyama for over a decade, my whole career. There is a weird culture in mma to cross train so many places and switch gyms, but I’ve never felt i had to. To this day I am constantly learning so many things and trying to evolve my game. So lucky to have you Coach, IMO best in the game. Love you coach ?????? @teamoyama #loyalty #grassisnotalwaysgreenerontheotherside

A post shared by Carla (@carlaesparza1) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:26am PST

Happy New Year!! Cheers to a wonderful 2017, and hope everyone has an even better 2018! ??????

A post shared by Carla (@carlaesparza1) on Jan 1, 2018 at 1:38pm PST

Snatching necks and cashing cheques! #ufc219

A post shared by Dan "Hangman" Hooker (@danhangman) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:02am PST

I am thankful for the strong team of people I have around me. Without them none of this would be possible. First and foremost I want to thank my City Kickboxing team mates and coaches who sacrificed their time and energy into my camp. Also strength coach Makoto Endo and Tony from Tony Martin's Gym for getting me in great shape. My Physio Gabriel Tan (Physio-Logic) and nutritionist Sue Gullery for keeping me in good health. My sponsors who have my back through thick and thin Auckland Isuzu and Engage! Last but definitely not least my family, friends and supporters who I carry with me and represent each and every time I step into battle. #NewZealandRepresent ????????????

A post shared by Dan "Hangman" Hooker (@danhangman) on Dec 31, 2017 at 10:42am PST

When ALLAH with you, nobody can beat you, nobody, you have to believe this. ????? ????? ? ?????, ?? ???? ????? ?? ?????????. #????????????? ???? ??????? ??????? ?? ?????????, ??? ???? ???????????? ???????????.

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:53am PST

With my Team after the Fight ? ???? ???????? ????? ???. #????????????? #DreamTeam

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Jan 1, 2018 at 4:19am PST

All Glory to God! Thank you @hollyholm ! #thankful #ufc219 #cyborgnation

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? #ufc219 (@criscyborg) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:39am PST

#ufc221 it’s been a year since @megana_mma won the @invictafc belt and she hasn’t defended it yet. If she’s ready to defend her #1 ranking I would love to fight in Australia. ???????????????????????????????????? # ufc221 faz um ano que @megana_mma ganhou o cinturão @invictafc e ela ainda não o defendeu. Se ela estiver pronta para defender seu # 1, eu adoraria lutar na Austrália. #teamcyborg #cyborgnation #naçãocyborg

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? #ufc219 (@criscyborg) on Dec 30, 2017 at 11:57pm PST

Como #naçãocyborg está sentindo esse Ano Novo! Estou tão feliz! Eu estou realmente feliz! Olhe meu coração! Eu estou realmente feliz! #minhamaelinda ???? ???????????????????????????? How #CyborgNation is feeling this New Years! I’m so happy! I’m really happy! Look my heart! I’m really happy! #mom ??

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? #ufc219 (@criscyborg) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:46pm PST

It is not acceptable for an official representative of @hollyholm @jacksonwink_mma to call me transgender following my Fight. Their official photographer was given a backstage credential to attend the @UFC and I expect an apology or their ability to get credentials for future UFC events to be affected by these actions. @ma2_media ???????????????????????? Não é aceitável que um representante oficial da @hollyholm @jacksonwink_mma me ligue transgênero na sequência da minha luta. Seu fotógrafo oficial recebeu uma credencial de bastidores para participar do @UFC e espero que uma desculpa ou sua capacidade de obter credenciais para futuros eventos do @ufc_brasil sejam afetadas por essas ações.

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? #ufc219 (@criscyborg) on Jan 1, 2018 at 9:07am PST

Congrats to the Champ @CrisCyborg #P4PBestWMMA

A post shared by titoortiz1999 (@titoortiz1999) on Dec 31, 2017 at 9:04pm PST

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