UFC Fight Night 120 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 120 event in Norfolk, Va., 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

I gave it everything lastnight. I’ve worked so hard since my last fight and made so many changes. Part of me wanted to give up, part of me was thinking is my time up in this sport at such a young age, part of me was thinking have I gone as far as i can, part of me was thinking am I confused? Have I forgotten how to fight?, part of me was thinking is this category ALSO to big for me?……but the love I am receiving from you guys is keeping me going. 2 losses in a row will not stop me. I am the dentist for a reason! I got to the highest level you can get in mma. What happens next? Who knows but I must not give up and I must continue to fight. Thanks to @ufc Virginia Norfolk for having me. Thanks to my coaches @chriscarley64 @coach_hines_mma @passarguarda for taking time out for me during this camp. Thanks to @moe_tdp for getting me in this shape. Someone who knew nothing about nutrition, learned it from scratch and passed hes knowledge down to me???? thanks to my brother @loadz who helps me with my paperwork during camps as fighters know can be so stressful and always flies out to come and support ???? thanks to @damienashley who kept my mind on a narrow path. Always there when I needed someone to talk to. Thanks to my mum @veronicastewart54 who always gives me her blessings and love through hard times ?? thanks to my love @kattymunoz26 for putting up with my shit and still supporting me and my Son Marlon. He’s still young to understand what daddy is trying to do for him and the rest of the family but what ever happens I know he’ll follow in my footsteps and be even better than i am God willing. Anyway Godbless you all and let’s see what the next chapter holds for me ????

A post shared by Darren "The Dentist" Stewart (@darren_mma) on Nov 12, 2017 at 7:47am PST

Obrigado pela torcida , não foi dessa vez que a vitória veio , acredito que venci a luta, mas na próxima vou dar meu melhor para definir e não deixar na mão dos juízes!!! E obrigado a todos que me ajudaram a se prepara para está luta!!! ?? @canalcombateoficial @ufc @ufc_brasil @crossfitventus @astrafightteamoficial @nutrithaysestapassoli @hudsonjunior @renanremor1 @lab.sc @habitoesaude @farmaciamariarocha @marilianunesem @aim_high_chiropractic @anderson_bigbones @riliongracietubarao @graciegymtubarao @teamblasiusoficial @academia.neofit @totalcareacademia @coachrenataboaventura #Combate #ProntoPraLuta #UFC #UFCNorfolk #Norfolk #UFCnoCombate #MMA #WMMA #Fight #Fighter #Luta #Lutas #UFCFighter #UFCEUA #UFCFightNight120 #tubaraosc #tubarãosc #Brasil #UFCBrasil

A post shared by Marcel Fortuna (@marcel.fortuna) on Nov 11, 2017 at 8:12pm PST

Sorry I didn’t get the win guys. Back to the drawing board, thank you all for your support, y’all know I’ll be back stronger than ever. #UFCNorfolk

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Nov 12, 2017 at 8:26am PST

Proof that women are the superior gender. #PowerOfTheP #UFCNorfolk #OwMyBalls

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Nov 12, 2017 at 3:38pm PST

Vacation going well so far

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Nov 13, 2017 at 8:10am PST

Get knocked down 2 times, get up 3! Didn't go the way we planned sat night but it all served as experience for me and my team. I've never had back to back losses so this is definitely a new feeling and an eye opener but that's what happens when you compete in the highest platform in the world in your craft. I wiping these little bruises off, getting back up, and get ready for my next challenge!! I can't stress enough and say how thankful I am to have my family and true supporters in my corner. Your positivity goes a tremendously long way! I'm truly blessed ?? And as far as for my newly acquired haters…. 11324 wiles rd coral springs FL is where u can find me ???? nah but keeping it real, it comes with the game so I'm not getting all up in my feelings about it. Just wouldn't feel bad if you shit yourself on your way to work ?? ???? ?? ?? @capo_ufc #UFC #mma #boxing #muaythai #bjj #jujitsu #fighter #colombia #fitness #fitnessjourney #hardwork #dedication #discipline #desire #motivation #blessed #training #motivationalmonday #hardwork #gymlife #latino #instafit #fightlife #experience #thankful #pullback #arrow #launch #still #prettyboy

A post shared by Michel 'Capo' Quiñones (@capo_ufc) on Nov 13, 2017 at 8:11am PST

"Um Campeão Não e feito só de Vitórias" . "Gostaria de agradecer a todos pelo apoio e torcida. Pedir desculpas aos meus companheiros de treino e Sparings, meu mestre @marcosbatistadk mas infelizmente não foi dessa vez, não conseguir impor meu jogo, sei que tem muitos "técnicos" aí que não sabem dar um soco, mas que vão falar que faltou treinar isso é aquilo outro. Mas não, Meu mestre @marcosbatistadk fez e faz sempre tudo incrível e se eu estou aqui e graças a ele.. Meu camping foi Perfeito não faltou nada. Eu é que infelizmente vacilei, acho que as vezes acontece. Agora e fortalecer a mente!

A post shared by Viviane Sucuri (@viviane.sucuri) on Nov 11, 2017 at 8:21pm PST

Just walking around with this lovely lady

A post shared by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Nov 10, 2017 at 11:42am PST

It was a hard fought war. I'm sorry I didn't come out with the win but I'll continue to improve and get better. Thanx to all the fans that support me. I promise to get better so I prove to the world what I know.

A post shared by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Nov 11, 2017 at 8:51pm PST

Locker room post fight

A post shared by Nate Marquardt (@natemarquardt) on Nov 12, 2017 at 1:34pm PST

I love y'all fans hope you guys liked the fight, what can I say but it hurts to let down the family. But that's the fight game. I still have fight in me I'm not done yet I know that @iamtheimmortal what a classy competitor

A post shared by Diego Sanchez (@diegonightmaresanchezufc) on Nov 11, 2017 at 10:01pm PST

All respect in martial arts ?? @iamtheimmorta and I both shared the same respect tonight. Losing in competition always hurts, but to have your opponent give you love and respect after is something special about our brutal hurt business @ufc

A post shared by Diego Sanchez (@diegonightmaresanchezufc) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:21am PST

Any man that takes a blow to the back of the head with the elbow #nogloveallbone with that force goes down, any man!!! I'm not a excuse maker #livebythesworddiebythesword just saying look at the pic before casting your judgement on me! Although it was unintentional @iamtheimmortal is all class

A post shared by Diego Sanchez (@diegonightmaresanchezufc) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:44pm PST

Hell of a fight!! Congrats to Dustin he fought a great fight…. I fought my ass off jus wasn’t my night.. thanks for the support….

A post shared by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:16am PST

RIP POPS….

A post shared by Anthony Pettis (@showtimepettis) on Nov 13, 2017 at 12:49pm PST

The victorious

Thanks to everyone who supported me in victory and defeat! Sorry for the confusion but it got cleared up and i got the W! The fans were amazing and Court was a damn gentlemen and i was honoured to share the cage with him @holly_rockblades @dawnstrickland @xbfighter @king_of_fist513 @da_monsoon @smilensam @millenniamma @blackhousemma @kingkevincasey @stephenespinosa @jonnybravo2k11 @saiajr @audieattar @paradigmsm @boltwrestling @romiearam @danhendoafc especially @t2dterror1 #ufc#norfolk#fightnight#virginia

A post shared by Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma) on Nov 11, 2017 at 7:02pm PST

Ready to be home! #ufc#virginia#norfolk#mma#boxing#wrestling#kickboxing#bjj

A post shared by Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma) on Nov 12, 2017 at 11:50am PST

We did it! Thank you for all the kind words. Got a few things to work on but happy with the win. I wanna thank everyone who has been there since the get go. #ufcnorfolk #strawweight #att #tothetop #onedayatatime.

A post shared by Nina Ansaroff (@ninaansaroff) on Nov 11, 2017 at 6:32pm PST

You deserve Ansinha enjoy your victory and thank you everyone for all the support @ninaansaroff vc merece Ansinha agora é só curtir sua vitória obrigada a todos pela torcida. #thefuture

A post shared by Amanda Nunes (@amanda_leoa) on Nov 12, 2017 at 4:26am PST

Had a great victory on Veterans Day today at UFC Norfolk @ufc

A post shared by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Nov 11, 2017 at 7:52pm PST

#Repost @thefightbusiness ··· #UFCNorfolk

A post shared by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Nov 11, 2017 at 9:33pm PST

What a combo! Who said it better? #kindredspirits @natediaz209 @supersagenorthcutt

A post shared by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Nov 12, 2017 at 11:23am PST

Thanks @urijahfaber @alexandermunoz55 @teamalphamalemma my dad and all my training partners! Had a blast last night

A post shared by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Nov 12, 2017 at 2:57pm PST

We got the W last night! First of all I want to give a huge shoutout to my coaches and teammates @super_betiss @romiearam @chris_psycho_sykes @svenrick_lamar @district7crossfit @millenniamma @asbtherapy for preparing me for this fight. I also want to thank my amazing family for being so supportive. Lastly, I want to thank my supporters/fans for being so kind and loyal. All of the kind messages I receive mean more to me than you think. This victory meant a lot to me. If you don't know, I haven't fought in 16 months due to an injury/surgery. It was just one more thing I have had to overcome on this journey of mine. But, I embrace obstacles because they allow me an opportunity to persevere and grow. I am so incredibly thankful to the @ufc @danawhite for giving me the opportunity to fight on Veterans Day. I love our country!!! ????Big thanks to all the men and women who serve our country!!!

A post shared by Tatiana Suarez Padilla (@tatianasuarezufc) on Nov 12, 2017 at 5:57am PST

I'm blessed best team friends and family to fight for!!! On weight and great shape, can't wait to put in the best performance of my career tomorrow night! Thanks everyone let's go ??????????Repost from @nickcatonemma using @RepostRegramApp – #Repost @ncmma_radio (@get_repost) ··· One more day! Let’s go @mmarlonmoraes #UFCNorfolk #UFC #flyhighnicholas???? #ncmma @ufc

A post shared by Marlon Moraes (@mmarlonmoraes) on Nov 10, 2017 at 3:13pm PST

You guys are the Best! Let's get better together… see you Monday!! ?? @mark_henry7 @ricardoalmeidabjj @frankieedgar @aliabdelaziz000 @andersonfrancamt missing @elitewrestlingnj @nickcatonemma @poweredbypohler @brianblue

A post shared by Marlon Moraes (@mmarlonmoraes) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:30am PST

Thanks for the Fight Week recap highlight video ??@jake_wintheday and The MaxEffort Mafia @maxeffortmuscle #maxeffortmafia #whatsinyoursack #ufcnorfolk #1111 #ufcfightnight @johnfosco @jacobjpontius @coachmyers_gutcheck @corygfitness @travisbrownemma @rondarousey @joey_rodriguez916 @alexandermunoz55 @lastcall155 @supersagenorthcutt @urijahfaber @teamalphamalemma @ufultimatefitness #teamalphamale #motleycrue #kickstartmyheart #heavymetal #veteransday #victory

A post shared by Clay Guida (@clayguida) on Nov 12, 2017 at 5:29am PST

#ufcnorfolk #teamassuncao #teammanuntoh

A post shared by Raphael Assunção (@raphaassuncao) on Nov 11, 2017 at 10:11pm PST

My biggest motivation. #thankyouGod

A post shared by Raphael Assunção (@raphaassuncao) on Nov 12, 2017 at 9:28am PST

Thank you @natemarquardt what a great fight much respect!!!

A post shared by Cezar Mutant (@cezarmutant) on Nov 11, 2017 at 9:48pm PST

Vou falar na cara pra não vir com desculpas que não sabia @borrachinhamma #bundão #covarde #frouxo #amarelão

A post shared by Cezar Mutant (@cezarmutant) on Nov 13, 2017 at 10:42am PST

Thank you ???? everyone who helps me to get VICTORY tonight: My beautiful wife @milla_arlovskaya and my handsome son #AndreiA.Arlovski, Matt @npnmatt , Proffessor Gilbert , coach Jesus Gallo, coach @stevemocco , my manager LEO Khorolinsky, #frm – Abrahim @abrahamkawa and Malki @malkikawa , my dear friend @craigspodak @spodakdental and new friend Andrew Maxwell , @SaidSowma God BLESS ALL of YOU !!!

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Nov 11, 2017 at 11:58pm PST

Not agree with the judges decision last night …!!!! But ALWAYS support my brother @johndodsonmma and this BMFr smiles all the time …. God bless you John !!!! #AndreiArlovski #AndreiThePitBullArlovski #OriginalPitBull #warlovski #foreverfighting #mma #ufc #ufcfightnightnorfolk #friends

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Nov 12, 2017 at 8:48am PST

On the plan with my Comrade @paulinboys , my other Comrade @slavikovski has a business class ;) It was great night for US last night, thank you ???? SO, SO MUCH again to everyone who supported me …/ ???? ? ???? @milla_arlovskaya ? ???? , ???? ??? ??? ???????? ??????? ?? ????????? …!!! #AndreiThePitBullArlovski #AndreiArlovski #OriginalPitBull #WARlovski #team #greatnightlastnight #???????????

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Nov 12, 2017 at 10:24am PST

So many people to thank but none have stood by my side through thick and thin as much as @musclepharm has. Truly a company for the athletes and look forward to the future with them!!!

A post shared by Matthew Brown (@iamtheimmortal) on Nov 12, 2017 at 3:13pm PST

Fight Night 120 Fight Kit 100% of the proceeds are going to the family of a fallen police officer. Thank you all!! Link in bio

A post shared by Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier) on Nov 13, 2017 at 10:23am PST

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