UFC Fight Night 122 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 122 event in Shanghai, 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

Tonight didn’t go my way once again. I don’t know what to say except it was a great fight for me personally and I was happy to fight here in Shanghai. It blows my mind the audacity some people on social media have, talking about me, my fighting, my record as if they walk the path and fill the shoes I personally do everyday…. I really enjoy and love what I do! I sincerely want to thank everyone who supports me and shows up for me day in-and day out, you know who you are! ?????????? #neverbackingdown #trusttheprocess #tyjesus #ufcshanghai

A post shared by Kailin Asing (@kailincurran) on Nov 25, 2017 at 6:09am PST

Thank you China for all the love you guys showed and gave me. I promise I’ll be back stronger and a much better fighter! thanks for the opportunity @ufc ! ???? . . . É galera não foi a estreia que eu sonhava e esperava , meu oponente conseguiu impor o jogo dele e saiu com a vitória. Não vou ficar dando desculpas e por a culpa em coisas que aconteceram, mas estou feliz em voltar a lutar depois de 15 meses parado , tirei as ferragens. Agora é hora de voltar para casa , analisar os erros , concertar e voltar melhor e mais forte. Muito obrigado a todas as mensagens de incentivo e apoio em breve estarei dando alegria a todos vocês novamente. Obrigado @ufc_brasil ???? #ufc #shanghai #china #brasil #naféaxé #thanksGod

A post shared by Sheymon Moraes (@sheymonmoraes) on Nov 25, 2017 at 11:19pm PST

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A post shared by muslimsalihov (@muslim_salikhov) on Nov 26, 2017 at 5:05am PST

Ah well. Fuck it! Well done @kgastelum

A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Nov 26, 2017 at 2:31am PST

The victorious

I did it ! #grind #ufc #teamXC #DoWhatYouLove

A post shared by Gina Mazany (@ginadangerak) on Nov 25, 2017 at 4:55pm PST

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A post shared by Shamil Abdurakhimov (@shamilabdurakhimov) on Nov 25, 2017 at 6:45am PST

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A post shared by Shamil Abdurakhimov (@shamilabdurakhimov) on Nov 25, 2017 at 11:10am PST

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A post shared by ??? (@yadongsong) on Nov 25, 2017 at 8:29pm PST

Thank you all, I love you guys??????

A post shared by Xiaonan Yan (@xiaonan_yan) on Nov 25, 2017 at 9:34am PST

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A post shared by Zabit Magomedsharipov (@zabit_magomedsharipov) on Nov 25, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

Hard work pays off! Thanks everybody for the support!! Thanks you #china #shanghai for the hospitality. We love you! ?????? Cuando uno trabaja duro para lo que quiere, siempre hay una buena recompensa ! Gracias #china #shanghai por el Apoyo!! Los quiero ??????. #AutoFranketMichel #lcscompetition #TheDominicanNightmare #ufcshanghai????

A post shared by Alex Garcia (@alexgarciamma) on Nov 25, 2017 at 4:59am PST

Thank you @conansilveira Thank you @mega_maga_ @dagger_abduljalil @macarraodossantos Give me help, it's a happy victory

A post shared by ?? Tiger (@wangguanmma) on Nov 25, 2017 at 12:58pm PST

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A post shared by ?? Tiger (@wangguanmma) on Nov 26, 2017 at 6:40am PST

All the glory to GOD! Thank you all for your support! The mission for Gold continues my friends! #onamission4gold #KingsMMA #ufcshanghai????

A post shared by Kelvin Gastelum (@kgastelum) on Nov 25, 2017 at 9:54am PST

Can’t express how much I respect and admire @mikebisping an absolute legend and future HOF of the UFC! #onamission4gold

A post shared by Kelvin Gastelum (@kgastelum) on Nov 26, 2017 at 3:06am PST

Outstanding performance by @kgastelum. We are very proud of you champ!

A post shared by Rafael Cordeiro (@kings_mma) on Nov 25, 2017 at 6:57am PST

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