UFC 222 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 222 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

The dust has settled. Happy and enjoying life right now. The face may be bruised and cut but the spirit is strong. Thank you to my coaches, friends and family. Time to heal then it's back in the gym to get better then ever. #ufc222 #ufc #mma #fight #fightlife #train #fit #boxing #grappling #wrestling #kickboxing #martialarts #fitlife #fitness #punch #kick #mixedmartialarts #pittsburgh #theprototype

A post shared by Adam "The Prototype" Milstead (@adammilstead) on Mar 4, 2018 at 4:11pm PST

He was in guard and ready all the time! And he was protecting himself all time!! Me and my team are gonna appeal the decision! #notright @mmamanagement #mma #management #dodson #new #ortega #yana #arts #omalley #frankie #stockton #dariush #ufc222 #jiujitsu #knockout #shocked #cyborg #fitess #fight #boxing #crazy #top #vegas #ufcfightnight #cris #diaz #brian #ufc #mma #sugaseanmma #kunitskaya

A post shared by Hector Lombard (@hectorlombard) on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:54pm PST

DQ really? What do you think? Swipe ????????There is a big difference between a Disqualification and a No Contest #UFC222 #lombardvsdollaway *** Let’s make it clear, we do not say that the punch that Knock him out did not land after the bell,but the momentum clearly initiate before the bell *** I also invite you to watch the video with no noise first and see if you feel like the ref CLEARLY step in before Hector answer the kick with the 1-2 ***

A post shared by Valerie Letourneau (@valerietroubleletourneau) on Mar 4, 2018 at 4:50pm PST

#allglorytoGod??

A post shared by Beneil Dariush (@beneildariush) on Mar 4, 2018 at 11:27am PST

I can’t say thank you enough to these two for being in my corner … I didn’t not come to lose .. this loss hurts but my coaches keep me positive and hopeful .. thank you for all your wisdom..positivity..and..faith.. I will figure this out and come back stronger.. thank you to my family and friends for all the love and support! #teamyoder

A post shared by Ashley Yoder (@spidermonkeyyoda) on Mar 3, 2018 at 8:14pm PST

????????????#Repost @matmear125 with @get_repost. I just want to say Ashley represented everyone well and I'm proud to have been a teammate in this camp. Ash did great. Defending that submission, stopping the takedowns, AND dropping her. #TeamYoder

A post shared by Ashley Yoder (@spidermonkeyyoda) on Mar 3, 2018 at 9:47pm PST

Even if today's only victory is in having gotten back in there, I'm still thankful and it's still a good day????#catlove #catzingano #teamalphacat #acz #teamalphacat #ufc

A post shared by Cat Zingano (@alphacatzingano) on Mar 4, 2018 at 4:01am PST

Minimal damage. Just a fat ankle and some bruises. On to the next!! #teamalphacat #acz #alphacatzingano #catzingano #ufc

A post shared by Cat Zingano (@alphacatzingano) on Mar 5, 2018 at 10:57am PST

Mmmmm. Checked kicks are fun. #teamalphacat #acz #alphaproblems #catzingano #alphacatzingano #ufc

A post shared by Cat Zingano (@alphacatzingano) on Mar 5, 2018 at 11:01am PST

For all my family, friends, supporters… I’m okay…. Thank you for all of the love and support. Taking some time off to heal some injuries, but I’ll be back.

A post shared by Andre Soukhamthath (@andresoukmma) on Mar 4, 2018 at 9:38am PST

What a great experience i had. In short notice moving up and be main event in huge show ?? already still sound crazy. But to face @criscyborg … nothing will be more complicated in my fighting life?? thank u for all the support ?????? time to go back to 135 and make some noise here? thank u @danawhite for all the support $$$?? @jacksonwink_mma

A post shared by Yana Kunitskaya (@yanamma) on Mar 4, 2018 at 11:53pm PST

Back to work.?? happy to see everyone in the @jacksonwink_mma @brownbearufc @groovylando

A post shared by Yana Kunitskaya (@yanamma) on Mar 5, 2018 at 10:18am PST

The victorious

3 Fights, top ten in the world. I set my goals so high they scared me. Now I’m watching them happen. Not my greatest performance but I did what I always do, WIN. However, I didn’t come this far, to come this far, I want to be the best. That means I have more work to do. Back to the grind. I will be the champ. #ufc #ufc222 #topten #tothetop

A post shared by Cody Stamann (@codystamann) on Mar 3, 2018 at 9:53pm PST

Words can't describe how honored I am to be a BJJ Black Belt under "The Don" Henry Matamoros, Wisconsin's first black belt and legendary fighter. I knew I was hooked for life from my first day taking Jiu Jitsu with Henry. I was never going to stop and he was always going to be my Sensei. He has impacted so many lives through his teaching and mentorship, and I strive everyday to live up to the high standard he has set as an instructor. #humbled #honored #matamoros #BJJ #blackbelt #puravidabjj

A post shared by Zak Ottow (@zakottow) on Mar 5, 2018 at 1:39pm PST

My little queen with her new favorite Pop Star ?? @ddlovato Faith had such an amazing time!

A post shared by CB Dollaway (@cbdollaway) on Mar 5, 2018 at 1:13pm PST

It was a great night for both @andreiarlovski and I #UFC222

A post shared by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:35pm PST

It's was a great night of fights and thank you to all the fans that came out to support #UFC222

A post shared by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:32pm PST

Everybody EATIN’

A post shared by Alex Hernandez (@alexhernandez155) on Mar 4, 2018 at 3:22pm PST

#NowTheyKnow

A post shared by Alex Hernandez (@alexhernandez155) on Mar 4, 2018 at 11:23pm PST

I am so happy with my first win in the @ufc ! I have to take this time to thank everyone who help make this possible. My family and team @themmalab @megatondias @leovieirabjj @eddie_cha @rubyse , my great sponsors @wartribegear @zebramats @myproteinus , my friends from all around the world always sending me love, and of course thanks to my fans for believe in me! • • • Estou muito feliz com a minha vitória na minha primeira luta no UFC! Eu gostaria de agradecer a todos por tornarem essa vitória possível! Minha família, meu equipe, meus patrocinadores @myproteinus @zebramats @wartribegear , meus amigos do mundo inteiro que estão sempre mandando energias positivas, e lógico agradeço todos vcs, meus fãs por acreditaram em mim!! ?? @canalcombate @ufcespanhol @mmafightingdotcom @hansgutknecht

A post shared by Mackenzie Dern ???????? (@mackenziedern) on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:05pm PST

Just the beginning… was great to be there in the octagon. No where else I would rather be. Let’s keep climbing this mountain! ???????????????? • • • Está apenas começando .. foi ótimo está lutando dentro do octógono! Não tem outro lugar que queria estar. Agora, vamos continuar subindo a montanha! ???????????????? ??——> @canalcombateoficial #nopressurenodiamond?? #cantstopwontstop #myprotein #wartribegear #zebramats

A post shared by Mackenzie Dern ???????? (@mackenziedern) on Mar 4, 2018 at 12:13pm PST

Toda honra e toda glória e tua senhor ???????? obrigada meu Deus por me da mais do que mereço #gratidão

A post shared by Ketlen "Fenomeno" Vieira – UFC (@ketlenvieiraufc) on Mar 4, 2018 at 1:30am PST

To all my fans, my friends, and my family. Thank you so much for the support of all these years. It means the world to me. Feeling so blessed. / ???? ???? ???????, ??????? ? ????? ???????? ??????? ?? ????????? Thank you : @milla_arlovskaya my handsome son AAA, my mom , my grandpa , @teamfroglogic @tonyrobbins @paulinboys @mikebrownmma @stevemocco @dimkarozinov @slavikovski @thepitbull_maximus_arlovski @saidsowma @artem_levin @npnmatt @drgelb @gpgsportslab Jesus Gallo, @markgi_ @abrahamkawa @firstroundmgmt @leokhorolinsky Big Chris @omertamia @jwiz21 my friend Ozzy , @ladonnarj @drianshtulman @craigspodak @dynamic_solutions_training #AndreiThePitBullArlovski #OriginalPitBull #warlovski #mma #ufc222 #myfriends #myfans #myfamily #thepitbull #MaximusArlovski #rangerup #americantopteam

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Mar 4, 2018 at 8:59am PST

I’m happy for me and my bro @johndodsonmma . We had a big W last week ….. This #toughmidget always put a smile ?? on my face …./ ? ? ??? ??????? ????? ?????? ?? ????????? #ufc222 ….. #AndreiThePitBullArlovski #OriginalPitBull #warlovski #foreverfighting #mma #ufc #omerta #omertamia #mybrother

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Mar 5, 2018 at 10:15am PST

Having someone who truly wants the best for you and you can trust them 100% is such a huge part of being successful in this sport. Fuckin love this dude . @timwelchmt #wedidit

A post shared by Sugar Sean O'Malley (@sugaseanmma) on Mar 4, 2018 at 12:28pm PST

We made HISTORY!@gracieuniversityhq @team_bbs @renergracie I love my friends, my family, and my fans! The belt is next!! ????

A post shared by Brian Ortega (@briantcity) on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:34pm PST

Nothing but respect for Frankie Edgar. His title shot was secure, and he didn’t have to take the fight. He has an amazing team and some of the best coaches in the world. He became a legend by fighting anyone, anytime. Even though he didn’t get the win the other night, he won when he stepped in the octagon. ????

A post shared by Brian Ortega (@briantcity) on Mar 5, 2018 at 12:18pm PST

ALELUIA – Louvado seja o Nome do Senhor ! Obrigado Jesus !!! ========================== Hallelujah – Praised be the Name of the Lord! Thank you Jesus !!!#criscyborg #cyborgnation #ufc222

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? (@criscyborg) on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:50pm PST

Amor, compaixão e preocupação pelos outros são verdadeiras fontes de felicidade. =========================== Love, compassion and concern for others are true sources of happiness. #thankful #agradecida #cyborgnation #criscyborg #ufc222 #nacaocyborg #andstill #respect

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? (@criscyborg) on Mar 4, 2018 at 2:30pm PST

I love you coach! You know me very well… it’s scary! ?????? #Repost @parilloboxing with @get_repost ··· Was hoping for a couple rounds to work on some things. Champ just has to much power! Still gotta give some pointers in the moment. So proud of you champ @criscyborg #ufc222 #andstill #easymoney

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? (@criscyborg) on Mar 4, 2018 at 9:00pm PST

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