UFC Fight Night 109 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 Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 109 event in Stockholm, 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

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A post shared by Marcin Held (@marcinheld) on May 28, 2017 at 12:39pm PDT

Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates and sponsors. No excuses. I knew I had let the 2nd round get closer to call than needed and had to push it in the third. As I was pushing, you all saw I was caught coming in. As we both were throwing, Bojan's landed cleaner taking out my equilibrium. The reception from you fans and the amount of support I've continued to receive has been immense and I am forever grateful. Today is today. Tomorrow is tomorrow. Consider the journey- continued. ??: @mmajunkiedotcom

A post shared by Nico Musoke (@nicomusoke) on May 29, 2017 at 10:58am PDT

Mycket känslor efter gårdagens fight både glädje och mycket besvikelse men njut av solen idag så får ni höra resten vid ett annat tillfället ???????????? ????? ????? ????? ??? ??? ?????? ??? ???? ????? ??? a LOT of feelings after yesterday's fight both joy and disappointment but enjoy the sun today, so you get to hear the rest on another occasion ???????????? tack @perhaljestamphoto

A post shared by Reza Madadi (@rezamaddog) on May 29, 2017 at 8:13am PDT

THANK YOU!!! ?? I'm healthy and happy. ?? The support from everyone was incredible ?? I enjoyed every second of my UFC debut. Thank you for believing in me! ?? The only way is up!! ?? #UFCSweden

A post shared by Oliver Enkamp (@oliverenkamp) on May 28, 2017 at 11:37am PDT

Wow… The two most intense weeks of my life just came to an end. A lifelong goal just got achieved; making my #UFC debut in my hometown ?? Even though I didn't end up winning on the scorecards I am so proud just stepping in there fighting all three rounds on such short notice ?? My biggest accomplishment from this fight was my mental state of mind – feeling completely calm and confident, like a real professional ?? My biggest regret however was not managing to execute the gameplan. I didn't set my shots up- or time them as we practised so perfectly over and over and over… I simply threw my strikes out there without any set-ups which bothers me a bit. Anyway – lesson learned ?I hope I still made an entertaining and exciting fight for the fans and for the @ufc ???Now, this fight would not have been possible without the help of some very important people. First of all I have to thank @jorgeguimaraes, @lyotomachidafw and @seanshelby for believing in me and handing me this opportunity ? Next I have to thank my long time coach and mentor @ett_med_alltet who really sharpened my mind and boosted my confidence which made all the difference ?? as well as my MMA coach @omarbouiche for guiding me with his expertise ?? Last but not least a HUGE thanks to all the amazing friends & fans cheering me on from all over the world! Your support means a lot and makes me so motivated to bounce back ?? (but with a full training camp this time ;) A special thanks to my two biggest fans: my mum and brother @karatebyjesse for being such good role models in my life ? Now: rest, recover, and on to the next one! ??#TeamEnkamp #TheFuture @ufceurope

A post shared by Oliver Enkamp (@oliverenkamp) on May 29, 2017 at 1:01am PDT

Fight didn't go as planned but I am feeling good today and enjoying the beautiful weather out here in #Stockholm #Sweden with my boys. ?? #UFC #ufcstockholm

A post shared by Ben Saunders (@bensaundersmma) on May 29, 2017 at 7:03am PDT

Vlw galera obrigado pelas msg

A post shared by gloverteixeira (@gloverteixeira) on May 29, 2017 at 2:21pm PDT

The victorious

I won the fight by knockout in 3th round ?? I have been waiting for this fight! feels great to be back!! I am SO overwhelmed by all your support and love, every comment and share hits me right in the heart ?? Thank you so much! HVALA ???? TAK ???? #thebosnianbomber #thebosnianviking #ufcstockholm #damirhadzovic

A post shared by Damir Hadzovic (@hadzo) on May 28, 2017 at 12:26pm PDT

Well deserved ????

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on May 28, 2017 at 3:22pm PDT

A guy I have respect for @dalbymma ????????????????????

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on May 29, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

Heck yeah!!! Victorious ????????????

A post shared by Bojan Velickovic (@bojanvelickovicmma) on May 28, 2017 at 8:59am PDT

Celebration can start! ??

A post shared by Bojan Velickovic (@bojanvelickovicmma) on May 28, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT

Great time with the crew! #ufc #teamseat #fightnight #UFCStockholm #mma #celebrationtime

A post shared by Bojan Velickovic (@bojanvelickovicmma) on May 28, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT

The gang is about to take over Stockholm ??????????

A post shared by Bojan Velickovic (@bojanvelickovicmma) on May 29, 2017 at 3:13am PDT

Luta muito dura, mas no final saímos com a vitoria. Estou pronto pra próxima! Obrigado à todos que torceram por mim. #Brasil #UFCStockholm – Fight very hard, but in the end we left with the victory. I'm ready for the next one! Thanks to all who cheered for me. #UFCStockholm @evolucaothaibr @andredida –

A post shared by Joaquim "Netto BJJ" Silva ???? (@nettobjj) on May 28, 2017 at 10:42am PDT

Obrigado Deus por tudo ???? 10 Não temas, porque eu sou contigo; não te assombres, porque eu sou teu Deus; eu te fortaleço, e te ajudo, e te sustento com a destra da minha justiça.

A post shared by Joaquim "Netto BJJ" Silva ???? (@nettobjj) on May 28, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT

Another one in the books Thank you all for the support ???? ???? Ganhamos ???Gostaria de agradecer a todos pelo apoio #deuséfiel #ufcstockholm #ufc #theyoungpunisher #glorydays #diasdegloria

A post shared by Pedro Munhoz (@pedromunhozmma) on May 29, 2017 at 1:58am PDT

Thank you so much for the support in Stockholm! With @betsafe behind me I have been able to become a fulltime fighter and focus 100% on this fight! This is the result! @frontlineacademy You did this with me ?? Thank you so much my family, friends and supporters you made my night! I hope my all of my sponsors felt the same pride I do representing you! #betsafe #teambetsafe #brendenarena #thejuiceryoslo #briskebyosteopati #2trainno #RASIpft #flytselvfølgelig @juicery @flyttrafikkskole @2train_no

A post shared by jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) on May 28, 2017 at 12:03pm PDT

.Got the W ! But I'm not gonna lie saying it was my best performance lol, there is some good fights and ok fights , thanks to Oliver who took this fight on short notice #respect he's a tough guy with a strange style not easy to readjust but anyways I'm moving on to the next one and hope I will have a great and exiting match to put on the show soon! I've a legacy to do??

A post shared by Nordine taleb (@tnt__mma) on May 28, 2017 at 1:18pm PDT

??????? ???? ?? ???????????? ??????? ???? ??????? @eagles_mma @eaglesmma_moscow, ??????? ??? ???????? ????????? ? ????? ????? ? ?????? ? ???? ?????????? ?? ??????? ??? ?????????!!!

A post shared by Omari Akhmedov (@omari_akhmedov) on May 28, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT

Vielen Dank an alle!!

A post shared by Peter Sobotta (@petersobotta) on May 28, 2017 at 12:25pm PDT

That was just the next step on my journey to become the best.

A post shared by Peter Sobotta (@petersobotta) on May 28, 2017 at 2:43pm PDT

Going for the finish #ufcstockholm

A post shared by Peter Sobotta (@petersobotta) on May 28, 2017 at 7:47pm PDT

Very proud for @volkan_oezdemir on his ko victory at #ufcstockholm @henrihooft @joneswrestling @combatclub @hardknocks365 #hkickboxing #joneswrestling

A post shared by @coachgjones on May 28, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

#Repost @ufceurope with @repostapp ··· "This is the second time that people have doubted me. I don’t care about being the underdog because it gives me more fuel to prove everybody wrong." – @volkan_oezdemir got rid of any doubt at #UFCStockholm! ????

A post shared by Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) on May 29, 2017 at 8:03am PDT

#Repost @ufceurope with @repostapp ··· ???? on the MMA Map! @volkan_oezdemir is the real deal #UFCStockholm

A post shared by Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) on May 29, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

When your vision become reality!! #Repost @essalutafoifoda with @repostapp ··· @Volkan_Oezdemir is the new #mysticmac ! O Volkan Oezdemir previu precisamente como iria vencer sua luta contra o Misha Cirkunov. #UFC #MMA #UFCFightNight109 #UFCStockholm #GustafssonVsTeixeira #VolkanOezdemir #KO #rezamadadi #joaquimsilva #nettobjj #petersobotta #bensaunders #volkanoezdemir #mishacirkunov #alexandergustafsson #gloverteixeira #UFC #MMA #UFCFightNight #UFCStockholm #UFCSweden #Alexander #Gustafsson #Glover #Teixeira #Fight #GustafssonVsTeixeira #essalutafoifoda #thatfightwascrazy

A post shared by Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) on May 29, 2017 at 11:47am PDT

Job done ??? #ufcstockholm

A post shared by Jimi Manuwa (@pb1_) on May 28, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT

Thank you Sweden, thank you @gloverteixeira , thank you @ufc fans around the world. I am a happy happy man right now. Now some quality family time with my princesses.??

A post shared by Alex The Mauler Gustafsson (@alexthemauler) on May 29, 2017 at 12:29am PDT

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