UFC Fight Night 118 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 Fight Night 118 event in Gdansk, Poland, 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

Infelizmente a vitória não veio, mas resolvi postar essa foto antes da luta sabe pq? Pq independente de um dia ruim, você deve agradecer a Deus por tudo que tem a sua volta, saúde, família, educação e amigos. Hoje foi como um dia qualquer, mas com o resultado não esperado. Não ganhei mas estou de cabeça erguida. Não perdi, pois eu nunca perco, sempre aprendo! Aprendi que sou um abençoado! Abençoado por ter saúde, minha família e fãs que independente do resultado estarão me apoiando. Vinha de 3 lutas na categoria de baixo e por conta de um vacilo fui colocado na categoria de 145 (66.200) mas prometo me dedicar mais na perda de peso e voltar melhor. Infelizmente não consegui escutar meu treinador pois recebi alguns golpes e demorei pra assimilar, mas mérito TOTAL do meu adversário. Enfim… Aqueles que torcem por mim aqui fica o meu MUITO obrigado e MIL desculpas por não conseguir representar vocês como merecem. Mas como eu disse, eu volto! Umas coisa eu garanto, rasteiras eu tomarei, como hoje, mas me derrubar, Jesus não deixa! Deus abençoe todos vocês! Unfortunately the victory did not come, but I decided to post this photo before the fight knows why? Because regardless of a bad day, you should thank God for everything you have around you, health, family, education and friends. Today was like any day, but with the unexpected result. I did not win but I'm holding my head high. I did not lose, because I never lose, I always learn! I learned that I am blessed! Blessed by health, my family and fans who regardless of the outcome will be supporting me. I came from 3 fights in the low category and because of a vacillation I was placed in the category of 145 (66,200) but I promise to devote more in weight loss and to return better. Unfortunately I could not listen to my coach because I received some blows and took time to assimilate, but TOTAL merit of my opponent. Anyway … Those who cheer for me here are my many thanks and MIL excuses for not being able to represent you as they deserve. But like I said, I'll be back! One thing I assure you, I'll take, I'll take, like today, but let me down, Jesus will not let me! God bless you all

A post shared by Felipe "Sertanejo" UFC (@sertanejoufc) on Oct 21, 2017 at 11:13am PDT

What weird experience… I had a great camp, cut weight (which was harder than the fight itself even though this cut felt easy) and was ready for a fight. Our game plan worked perfect from the start as I was light on my feet creating angles to then clinch up where I felt dominant. Every time we got into striking exchanges I felt even more dominant. In the second round Aspen timed a perfect takedown as I threw an uppercut and she had really good pressure as the world class grappler she is. When she mounted me I worked my escapes as she released pressure for strikes but she countered good. I then chose to roll to my knees to later roll back to my side as the referee stops the fight! The strikes where far from hard and during this whole scramble I hear the weirdest screams I’ve ever heard thinking “wow that’s annoying” and totally thought the referee stopped/paused the fight to tell her to stop screaming. Is that even allowed!? Did the crazy screaming affect the referee in any way!? Did he maybe think that I was the one screaming!? These questions actually don’t matter at all, just thoughts that I have. In the next moment I realized that the fight was over due to TKO. I just couldn’t believe it. In my mind we weren’t even halfway to a TKO and I was still moving and no real damage was done. I’ve watched so many fights where the canvas turns red from blood and the fight continues but this was ridiculous. I’ve gotten tons of beautiful support and comments about the early stoppage. To train this hard for something like this is not fun at all. I truly feel like I had a light sparring session last night, total frustration is a good word to describe how I feel. I’d like to thank everyone who supports me and of course my coaches @akiracorassani , @jockegbgmma , @_trymdahl and all my wonderful teammates @redlinetc . Love you all ??

A post shared by Lina Länsberg (@linalansberg) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:36pm PDT

@brisby612 And I (and Crosby) got to touch the Baltic Sea today ??

A post shared by Sam Alvey (@smilensam) on Oct 22, 2017 at 10:26am PDT

Powrót do domu po ciezkiej walce umila mi Sushikushi ???????????? #sushikushi #sushikushiteofilow #foodporn #sushi #stasiakmma #damianstasiak #supper #food #tasty #najlepiej ??#sunday #sundayevening

A post shared by Damian Stasiak (@stasiakmma) on Oct 22, 2017 at 11:19am PDT

Some highlights from my fight at UFC Gdansk yesterday ! we're coming back 100 times better ! @aliabdelaziz000 @kings_mma @dominancemma_ @selmanberisha @hh579 #UFCGdansk

A post shared by Nasrat Haqparast (@nasrat_mma) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:24am PDT

A post shared by Jonathan Wilson (@jonnybravo2k11) on Oct 21, 2017 at 3:31pm PDT

Did a lot of things wrong and a few things right lost a decision but learned a lot from this fight… time to study and get better because quitting is never an option

A post shared by Jonathan Wilson (@jonnybravo2k11) on Oct 22, 2017 at 5:16pm PDT

Last night didn't go our way but I'm not going to let it hold me down. I get to go home to my beautiful family, I am beyond blessed! Thank you all for your love and support????

A post shared by Devin Terrell Clark (@brownbearufc) on Oct 22, 2017 at 12:47am PDT

My heart is full of happiness for the experience of it all. I had a huge part of my team there with me the whole time and we made memories that I will never forget, and the @bmfranch crew showed me what family was all about. I am so thankful to have made my first @ufc walk co main event under one of the best people I know @cowboycerrone. Taking the fight against a top ranked fighter in her home country made the experience that much more amazing. Thank you @karolinakowalkiewicz it was fun. I had a blast and every fight I am getting closer to the martial artist I know I can be. I am thankful for all the support! I had ton of people say they have been fans since my first @invictafc fight and that is so humbling to me. Thank you all so much for the love it really helps. Though I didn’t get the W I felt like I took a step in the right direction and I can’t wait to do it again. I am thankful for the best teammates, coaches and sponsors thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. I am thankful to @ufc @mickmaynard2 for allowing me the opportunity and I can’t wait to do it again. #callmeiwontsayno #everydaybetter #giveiteverythingyougot #iwillalwayschase?? #stardust #ufcdebut #ufcfightnight #jacksonswinks #liveandlearn #livingthedream #hardwork #teamlove #liveyourtruth #liveyourdream #chasingstardust #iwillbebackbetterthanever

A post shared by Jodie Esquibel (@jodieesquibel) on Oct 22, 2017 at 7:40pm PDT

One hell of a job @darrentill2 safe to say you broke the fuck out my nose ??!!! I don’t make excuses nor will I ever. You had a great game plan and executed it perfectly. I did not over look nor take you lightly. So again congratulations.

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Oct 21, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT

The victorious

Got the job done tonight! #Repost @joey_rodriguez916 ··· Always proud of this guy @joshemmett155. Tonight he set two records, first 4 knockdowns in one round in @ufc history, and first 10-7 round. #bonusmoney #ufc #dec9.

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmett155) on Oct 21, 2017 at 8:34pm PDT

This week couldn’t have been any better! Thanks to all my coaches & teammates for always keeping me ready!

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmett155) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:11am PDT

I set two new UFC records last night: Most knockdowns in a single round, and first 10-7 round ever! #10to7 #4KD ?????????????? #Repost @iflfighting ··· Featherweight debuter Josh Emmett made history with a new single-round knockdown record at UFC Gdansk. . Emmett's four knockdown's earned attributed to a rare 10-7 round on one of the judges scorecards and also tied the record for third most knockdowns in a single UFC fight.@joshemmett155 . . . #ufcgdansk #joshemmett #history #ufc #mma #knockdown #records #fightnight #ufcfightnight118 #recordsetting #ufceurope #poland #ufcfightnight #gdansk #nfl #iflfighting #ufcpoland

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmett155) on Oct 22, 2017 at 10:56am PDT

#Gdansk #Poland #EmmettsWorldTour

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmett155) on Oct 23, 2017 at 12:53am PDT

I won my #UFC debut tonight by tko. A huge thank you to my coaches @jimwest3131 and @menace2543 for always being there for me. My manager @dhirschbein for everything. The @ufc for being a pure joy to work for. And #Poland for being an unbelievably welcoming country. Thanks to everyone who has supported me thus far; I truly appreciate it. #MMAGOLD #ufcdebut #ufcgadansk #ufcpoland #MMAGOLD #undefeated #loyalty

A post shared by Aspen Ladd (@aspenladd) on Oct 21, 2017 at 4:36pm PDT

I love these guys. Loyalty, dedication, and obsessive work have gotten us here together. Wouldn't be anywhere without @jimwest3131 @menace2543 and @dhirschbein. Work hard, stay humble, be loyal and grow together #MMAGOLD #ufcgadansk #ufcpoland #ufc #loyalty #lucky

A post shared by Aspen Ladd (@aspenladd) on Oct 22, 2017 at 12:35am PDT

I love this picture. @jimwest3131 and I celebrating right after, I got the tko. Bloody and on top of the world #partners #ilovehim #ilovemylife #ufcgadansk #ufcpoland #vikings #vikingblood #warbraids #MMAGOLD #wewin

A post shared by Aspen Ladd (@aspenladd) on Oct 22, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT

I definitely wish the referee would have let the ground and pound go longer before stopping the fight. Same result, more fun. However, every fight is a learning experience and I'm happy with this one. When you sense the end coming be vicious and get the job done. Feel like I got to shake the cob webs(1st fight since January) off in that first rd, and come out feeling incredible in the 2nd. Can't wait to get back to work and fix my mistakes Monday #ufc #ufcpoland #ufcgadansk #mmagold #dontbeapussy #reebok

A post shared by Aspen Ladd (@aspenladd) on Oct 22, 2017 at 11:33pm PDT

Home sweet home; just took the #warbraids out #fuzz #greeneyes #ufc #siberianhuskies #home #nomakeup

A post shared by Aspen Ladd (@aspenladd) on Oct 23, 2017 at 9:16am PDT

Obrigado pela torcida galera. Tmj???????? • • • #Combate #ProntoPraLuta #UFC #UFCnoCombate #UFCGdansk #Gdansk #WarlleyAlves #Alves #Fight #Fighter #Luta #Lutas #MMA #WMMA #JiuJitsu #MuayThai #MartialArts #ArtesMarciais #Brasil #UFCPolônia #SEsports #SEDesign

A post shared by Warlley Alves (@warlleyalves) on Oct 21, 2017 at 1:06pm PDT

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A post shared by Andre Fili (@touchyfili) on Oct 21, 2017 at 5:07am PDT

“Pucker up and kiss it, Whoville!” So stoked finally have a tattoo from @dzikson_tattoos. He’s been one of my favorite artists for a long time and now I got this badass souvenir to take home with me from Poland.

A post shared by Andre Fili (@touchyfili) on Oct 23, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT

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A post shared by Gorets (@emeev_ramazan) on Oct 21, 2017 at 1:05pm PDT

????Dziekuje za najlepszy doping jaki kiedykolwiek slyszalem. Jestescie naprawde niesamowici! Przepraszam, za brak podziekowan po polsku w oktagonie- tym mocniej dziekuje teraz! ????Thank you for the best rooting Inever heard! You are incredible! I’m sorry that I didn’t say anything in polish but now want to thank you soooo hard! @ufc @ufceurope @manto_original @matrixmedia.pl @multi_med #ufc #ergoarena #ufcpoland #october21st #winner #ufcfighter #ufcgdansk #coaches #team #teamheld #thanks

A post shared by Marcin Held (@marcinheld) on Oct 21, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT

????Pierwsze zwyciestwo w UFC !!! Bardzo sie ciesze, zwlaszcza ze to bylo przed wlasna publicznoscia. Co do samej walki to nie jestem za bardzo zadowolony, ale presja zwiazana z tym pojedynkiem zrobila swoje. Wiem, ze stac mnie na znacznie wiecej. Jestem caly i zdrowy, wiec po krótkim odpoczynku wracam i trenuje dalej. Mam nadzieje, ze w nastepnej walce pokaze sie duzo lepiej i w koncu zdobede dlugo wyczekiwane submission:) Bardzo dziekuje wszystkim fanom, którzy mnie wspieraja w dobrych i zlych chwilach. Dalej nie moge wyjsc z podziwu jak wspaniale mnie przyjeliscie! Wasz doping bylo slychac na drugim koncu Polski ???? Dziekuje sponsorom, którzy sa ze mna i byli nawet w trudnym dla mnie momencie. @matrixmedia.pl @multi_med @manto_original Dziekuje trenerom i wszystkim sparingpartnerom, ktorzy pomagali mi sie przygotowac do tej walki. Jestem prawdziwym szczesciarzem, ze mam wokól siebie tylu wspanialych ludzi i tak wiernych fanów. Obiecuje trenowac tak, zebyscie mogli cieszyc sie moimi walkami bez chwil grozy ?? ????My first win in UFC!!! I am really happy especially that in was in my country????. I am not glad about this fight but I had really huge pression and I was too tight. I know that I can more. I have no injury after the fight so after short break I will back to the gym. I hope in the next fight will be much better and finally I will get submission:) Thanks a lot to all my fans who support me in good and bad moment. Thanks to my sponsors who are with me all the time. Thanks to all my coach and all sparingpartners who helped me in preparation to this bout. I am really lucky that I have so many great people around me and so many lojal fans. I promise to train a lot to give you great fight without scary moment ?? Photo: @mmajunkiedotcom @ufc @ufceurope #ufcpoland #october21st #ufcgdansk #win #marcinheld #held #mma #ergoarena @ergoarena #ufcfighter #mmafighter

A post shared by Marcin Held (@marcinheld) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:16am PDT

Debiut w UFC zakonczony zwyciestwem ! #ufc #bjj #piranhagrappling #mightybullsgdynia #poundoutgear

A post shared by Oskar Piechota (@oskar_piechota) on Oct 22, 2017 at 6:04am PDT

I'M BACK!!! ???????? THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! #ufcgdansk #win #victory

A post shared by Jan Blachowicz (@janblachowicz) on Oct 21, 2017 at 2:17pm PDT

The money choke?????? #ufc #ufcgdansk #fight #octagon #dreambig

A post shared by Jan Blachowicz (@janblachowicz) on Oct 23, 2017 at 9:58am PDT

A post shared by Karolina Kowalkiewicz (@karolinakowalkiewicz) on Oct 21, 2017 at 7:12pm PDT

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A post shared by Karolina Kowalkiewicz (@karolinakowalkiewicz) on Oct 21, 2017 at 11:14pm PDT

What an honour it was to share the Octagon with this legend @cowboycerrone. Thank you! #Respect ????

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 21, 2017 at 11:06pm PDT

I am the Octagon ????

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:37pm PDT

My Team ??

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:04pm PDT

Scousers fucking rule

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT

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A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:11pm PDT

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A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:32pm PDT

Me & @karolinakowalkiewicz after our wins in Poland Gdansk… what a night ????

A post shared by Till (@darrentill2) on Oct 23, 2017 at 3:20am PDT

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