UFC Fight Night 106 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 FS1-televised UFC Fight Night 106 event in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, 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

Só tenho a agradecer a Deus por tudo que já vivi e passei até aqui.

A post shared by Rony `Jason´ Mariano (@ronyjasonoficial) on Mar 11, 2017 at 5:33pm PST

Não sei qual provação que Deus queira que eu passe, mas sei que ele só da as piores cruzes para seus melhores soldados! Obrigado a todos que torceram e mandaram torcida positiva para mim.

A post shared by Rony `Jason´ Mariano (@ronyjasonoficial) on Mar 12, 2017 at 6:01am PDT

I almost left my gloves in the cage… I've lived a dream for 14 years. I've never had a defeat like that and it wasn't the time to make that decision. I never found my rhythm in the UFC. I don't know what is next, but I know my last fight will be in front of my friends and family in Utah. The end is near for me as a fighter, but it wasn't tonight. However, I am am far from done with my hands in MMA. The @UFC and @danawhite have been nothing but good to me. Thank you everyone who has been on this journey with me. Well done @micheltrator1 Respect. In 14 years as a professional fighter I never turned down a fight against anyone, anywhere. I don't regret a thing. Grateful for everything I have learned from this sport. #teamburkman #joshburkman #PeoplesWarror #BudokonBeast #UFC #UFCFortaleza #budokon #martialartist #martialarts #yoga #yogi #spiritualwarrior #bearded #fighter #reebok #weighins #weightcut #myweightlossjourney #fitness #fitnessmotivation #joshburkman #PeoplesWarror #UFClightweight #warriorfuel #alwaysbearded #tosh #xcelfitness #UCTC #xtremecouture #budokonuniversity

A post shared by JOSHUA BURKMAN (@joshburkman) on Mar 11, 2017 at 8:43pm PST

Let go of the idea that everything need to be perfect… Trust life, and you will find happiness. Be thankful for your opponents. They are gifts that enable you to experience the process of competition and sport, great teachers who push you to heights you might not attain without them. #Repost @ufc with @repostapp ··· ???? @MichelTrator1 gets the first-round finish over Burkman. #UFCFortaleza #teamburkman #peopleswarrior #whuhitumartialarts #budokon #UFC #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fighter #joshburkman #joshua

A post shared by JOSHUA BURKMAN (@joshburkman) on Mar 12, 2017 at 6:49am PDT

Sometimes you do things and aren't sure why, something just tells you to…. I threw a couple things and a signed poster in my carry-on unsure why. Then I made friends with a 5 year old boy at the airport, and we didn't even share the same language. Sometimes you effect people's lives and never know… Other times someone shares there story and it all makes sense. Thanks for sharing this with me???? #Repost @tiagombarreto_ with @repostapp ··· Eu achei que eu era fã, mas meu filho gosta mais do que eu, hoje no aeroporto Lorenzo reconheceu @joshburkman lutador do UFC. Com apenas 5 anos de idade, brigou e chorou para assistir o #ufcfortaleza mas infelizmente não podia entrar, mas foi muito melhor porque foi presenteado pelo lutador que almoçava por ali. Josh mostrou ter um grande coração dentro e fora do octógono e ganhou mais alguns fãs que viram esse gesto de carinho. Obrigado I thought I was a fan, but my son likes more than me, today at the airport Lorenzo recognized @joshburkman UFC fighter. At the age of five, he fought and cried to watch #ufcfortaleza but unfortunately he could not enter, but it was much better because he was presented by the fighter who had lunch there. Josh showed having a big heart in and out of the octagon and won some more fans who saw this gesture of affection. Thank you

A post shared by JOSHUA BURKMAN (@joshburkman) on Mar 12, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

Infelizmente não saiu da forma que eu queria entendeu, mas felizmente a vida me ensinou a não me abalar com uma derrota, a última que eu sofri só me fez crescer, e com essa não vão ser diferente entendeu. Em breve estou de volta… Vou voltar para casa e esperar o nascimento do meu primeiro filho . E para as pessoas que entram aqui na internet só para xingar e criticar como o amigo @alexandrecln só me resta ter pena entendeu #ufc #ufcbrasil #mma #evolucaothai #ufcfortaleza

A post shared by Francisco Trinaldo (@massarandubamma) on Mar 12, 2017 at 9:45am PDT

The draw

Sei que o resultado não foi o que eu queria! Sei que venci os dois primeiros rounds, mas luta é assim… levei um chute na cabeça no terceiro round me deixando tonta, mesmo assim lutei até o fim em busca da vitória. Saiu um empate na luta! Sei que estarei ainda mais forte na próxima batalha! Obrigada a todos os meus fãs ?? #ufcfortaleza

A post shared by Bethe (@bethecorreia) on Mar 12, 2017 at 1:24am PST

I'm healthy and I thank God for that. I will be back soon ?

A post shared by Beneil Dariush (@beneildariush) on Mar 11, 2017 at 10:49pm PST

The victorious

Vitória! KO. 1° Round. Obrigado Deus, obrigado galera, vocês são de mais! Aqui é Brasiiiiiil ?????? @PrefContagem / @studiocapsulabr / @UFC @UFC_brasil #GoBorrachinha #UFCFortaleza #UFC #Brasil #BOLSONARO2018

A post shared by Paulo "The Golden Boy" Costa (@borrachinhamma) on Mar 11, 2017 at 5:06pm PST

Momento incrivel e foi muito melhor do que imaginei ??#Repost de @ufc – "I'm very happy. I visualized this moment a lot." @BorrachinhaMMA after his first round finish in his UFC debut! #UFCFortaleza

A post shared by Paulo "The Golden Boy" Costa (@borrachinhamma) on Mar 11, 2017 at 7:14pm PST

#UFCFortaleza: Paulo Borrachinha vs. Garreth McLellan. Vitória por Nocaute Técnico, 1°Round. #goBorrachinha _____ #UFCFortaleza: Paulo Borrachinha vs. Garreth McLellan. TKO Victory, 1st Round. #goBorrachinha . . #PrefeituradeContagem #StudioCapsula #UFC #Brasil #Brazil #MMA #boxe #knockout

A post shared by Paulo "The Golden Boy" Costa (@borrachinhamma) on Mar 12, 2017 at 12:10am PST

Ganhador do Bônus de performance da noite de 50 mil dólares (além da bolsa), após um nocaute avassalador, Paulo Borrachinha não sente a pressão da estréia e emplaca mais um nocaute em grande forma na maior organização de MMA do mundo. @ufc .@canalcombateoficial https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate

A post shared by Paulo "The Golden Boy" Costa (@borrachinhamma) on Mar 12, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT

Competing in Brazil was a crazy experience. Lots of respect to @ronyjasonoficial ????????

A post shared by JBC (@jeremykennedy145) on Mar 12, 2017 at 6:09am PDT

Is it bad?

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Mar 11, 2017 at 8:39pm PST

Cake time ???? @iridiumsportsagency @colinoyama

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:04pm PST

#bloodsweatandtears I put my ?? into this fight shit #ufc #ufcbrazil #fight #fights

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:43pm PST

Obrigado por tudo Deus toda hora e glória a ti senhor …

A post shared by sergio ricardo de moraes (@serginhoalliance) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:37pm PST

I knew I was out of the running for POTN soon as I gave the ??????. I tried to give the fans something to get up for. Hope you loved the show—
Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) March 12, 2017

Dream ?? Suffer ?? Travel the world ?? Live the dream ?? Collect the bag?? Prosper ?? Repeat ??

A post shared by Kevin Lee (@motownphenom) on Mar 12, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

#LoveMyTeam @ricardoalmeidabjj @mark_henry7 @andersonfrancamt #AlexDavis @brianblue @nickcatonemma #MariaLeticia Too much love for my training partners #AmoMeuTime

A post shared by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Mar 12, 2017 at 11:21am PDT

I wouldn't have dared ask God for all that He's given me. I couldn't have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have. I also want to thank everyone for the amazing support all week. #ufcfortaleza #kingsmma #allglorytogod #onamission4gold

A post shared by Kelvin Gastelum (@kgastelum) on Mar 12, 2017 at 10:34am PDT

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