UFC on FOX 27 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 on FOX 27 event in Charlotte, N.C., several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners or family members, took to social media to react to the FS1-televised event or share a message with supporters.

Check out some of those reactions.

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The defeated

After taking a day to let everything settle I wanted to thank everyone for all the amazing support. It truly means a lot to me. Thank you to my coaches Rick Little, Frank Arnett, travis walker and all the time you put into me. This sport gives you the highest highs and the lowest lows and its important to stay level in both scenarios. I have to make some changes in what I am doing and continue to grow as a martial artist so that is what I will do. I know I am on the cusp of achieving great things in this game and I will do whatever it takes for me to do that. I’m excited for the future because big things are coming. ???

A post shared by Austin Arnett ?? (@arnett509) on Jan 28, 2018 at 9:14am PST

??????? ?? What a night- There are moments I feel like a fool for believing I won. Then again, the UFC tells us over (and over) DON'T LEAVE IT TO THE JUDGES. I only blame myself, I just can't help that I currently feel like an idiot for not understanding the scoring of my own sport. I did my best to dominate the center, remain patient, and to set up opportunities for the things I thought I was accomplishing. I'm just disappointed that it wasn't enough to win the judges over. At this point, I only hope that I can compete again sooner than later. I appreciate the support, the messages, and the loyal following I've gained through this crazy ride. Here's to the next one, but more importantly, learning from experiences (good or bad) ?????? #UFCCharlotte #HughesandAssociates #OverwatchVentureGroup #OrthoCarolina #GastoniaHeatingandPlumbing #GymO #SpencerPettusGears #LorayAthleticClub #BlackHouseMMA #Fairtex #Reebok #GastonGazette #CharlotteObserver #GastonCounty #Charlotte #Cramerton #NC #WMMA #TeamKish #KishMyFist #UFC #UFCFightNight #FoxSports1 #USA

A post shared by Justine Kish (@justinekish) on Jan 27, 2018 at 7:19pm PST

MA TU SORRIDI SEMPRE? SI IO SORRIDO SEMPRE PERCHE IL MIO SORRISO E VELENO PER CHI M INVIDIA ???????? WHY DO YOU ALWAYS SMILE? I ALWAYS SMILE BECAUSE MY SMILE IS GOOD POISON FOR THOSE WHO ???????? PORQUE SIEMPRE SONRÍES? SIEMPRE SORRIDO PORQUE MI SONRISA Y VENENO PARA LOS QUE????????

A post shared by Mara Maravilla Romero Borella (@maramarvillarb) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:16pm PST

ALWAY BEAUTIFUL ??GIRLS UFC CHARLOTTE @jagatt @amanda_leoa @ninaansaroff @ufc @ufcespanol

A post shared by Mara Maravilla Romero Borella (@maramarvillarb) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:59pm PST

É eu Sei que não Agradei Á todos Muito menos a mim , Treinei me dediquei e abdiquei de Estar perto do Meu Filho sem minha Família! pra quem acompanhou minha Preparação viu o tanto que treinei . Viu minha Dedicação …. Não me viu Passar o Natal , Ano novo festejando é sim viu o Trabalho Sério que eu fis pra essa Luta. Também não viu minha vida todas as dificuldades que já passei E superei … Eu sou Profissional Eu vivo Disso eu amo oque eu Eu faço e faço Com Todo Amor Como eu já disse Varias Vezes na minha Vida …..Ontem Não Trabalhei Bem ou fui pego por Acaso. Estava benzão na luta Mais infelizmente não Deu. ontem Foi 0!melhor Dia Para meu Adversário .“ Olha Só continuo o mesmo , Ousado, Atrevido , aquele menino que tem Sonhos aquele menino também que já foi varias vezes desacreditado por Muitos … e mesmo assim “Dou a volta Por cima Sempre ! Ontem não Trabalhei Bem mais Hoje …… Hoje Já e outro Dia Outra Página Outra História … outra versão … agora ir pra casa ver minha Família “minha base “Repor minhas energias e Voltar Tudo Mais uma Vez ,vou voltar Quantas vezes For preciso Esse sou Eu e essa é minha Profissão ) a Minha Historia apenas começou ! Nada muda e se mudar me levará ao Triunfo a Vitória As Coisas Boas Que Todos Tenham um ótimo dia ! Ontem Não foi o Dia Da minha Colheita Mais vou continuar plantando coisas Boas E um Dia Sim Irei fazer Minha tão esperada Colheita ! Que Deus Abençoe a Todos Que crê Na palavra Dele ! Bom dia . @ufc_brasil @ufc “Nada muda segue o Baile “

A post shared by Godofredo "Pepey" UFC (@godofredopepey) on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:00am PST

Good fight @bobbykinggreen all biz and this dude came to fight. Honor sharing the cage brotha ????????

A post shared by Erik Koch (@kocheadufc) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:26pm PST

Post #UFCCharlotte ! Thank you and Si Yuus Maase to everyone who tuned in. For all the love and support, I thank you and love you all. I'll be back better than ever. #BIBAMARIANAS

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:12pm PST

Thank you @drewdober for making me a better martial artist and better man tonight! It was an honor to share the octagon with you. You are one tough mofo! Lol. I had lots of fun. #UFCCharlotte

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:53pm PST

FOTY 2018 @diegonightmaresanchezufc ????????????? @ufc @seanshelby @danawhite

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Jan 29, 2018 at 4:13am PST

Thank you for all the support yesterday. It means a lot.

A post shared by Jordan Rinaldi (@jordanlrinaldi) on Jan 28, 2018 at 12:05pm PST

I brought 15mins if intensity & put it all on the line. I was in my opponent’s face the whole fight pushing the pace. But at the end of the day there’s more work to be put in. I’m gonna take a week to reflect & put together a plan of action. Thanks for the support, hope you guys enjoyed the fight. Good scrap @touchyfili !

A post shared by Dennis Bermudez (@menacebermudez) on Jan 27, 2018 at 7:42pm PST

Thank you North Carolina. I didn’t close the show properly. But I’ll bring the UFC back and do it right next time. The energy was crazy. Appreciate the support! ??

A post shared by Derek Brunson (@derekbrunson) on Jan 28, 2018 at 9:09am PST

The victorious

Your boy is blessed. 8-1 and we keepin it moving

A post shared by Cory Sandhagen (@cors.life) on Jan 27, 2018 at 2:34pm PST

Taking full advantage of all that’s been given to me – what a beautiful responsibility I’ve been trusted with. Watching my dreams unfold in front of me is pretty rad – the journey continues. Thanks for the love everyone. @elevationfightteamco

A post shared by Cory Sandhagen (@cors.life) on Jan 28, 2018 at 8:31am PST

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t hurting but I still can’t help but smile when I get to do what I love!

A post shared by Vinc Pichel (@fromhellpichel) on Jan 27, 2018 at 3:49pm PST

To all the basement dwelling haters that don’t think I won, this is why I won bitches ?????? #Combos=Stats #FromHellPichel #SavagePatchKid #UFCFightNight #RockstarWeekEngage

A post shared by Vinc Pichel (@fromhellpichel) on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:20am PST

Just landed back at home and I gotta say that black eye I got ain’t shit hahahahaha #HealLikeWolverine

A post shared by Vinc Pichel (@fromhellpichel) on Jan 28, 2018 at 10:42am PST

? ???? ? ????. ?????? – #UFC #??????? #?? #Charlotte #UFConFOX27 #Go #FireFist #???high ?????? #TeamMOB #MOB #MindOverBody …?? #??????1%??????? #???????????

A post shared by ????? ??????? ?? ???? ??? ???? (@champyoni) on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:24am PST

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A post shared by ????? ??????? ?? ???? ??? ???? (@champyoni) on Jan 29, 2018 at 1:02am PST

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A post shared by ????? ??????? ?? ???? ??? ???? (@champyoni) on Jan 29, 2018 at 7:55am PST

I want to give a big thank you to Smith Physiotherapy here in windsor for helping me get through this camp. Thank you to my boxing coach Glov at Empire Boxing @nickfillion @mlj_jr135 @ye0928d , @313bjj @fabao113 @snorment25 , @thegaragegym_ , #windsorwrestlingclub @durtis87 , my husband Jeff, my family and my awesome fans. It's been a rough camp but without these people I couldn't have done this. Thank you so much ????? #redlikeaboss #quietstorm

A post shared by Randa "Quiet Storm" Markos (@randamarkos) on Jan 28, 2018 at 5:53pm PST

Love this #reebok #ufc outfit #redlikeaboss #quietstorm #outfit #tracksuit #girlythings #redheadsdoitbetter #redhead #ufccharlotte #beyourownbeautiful

A post shared by Randa "Quiet Storm" Markos (@randamarkos) on Jan 29, 2018 at 5:27am PST

Can’t express how thankful I am for all my family, friends and coaches that help make this feeling happen..the best part about fighting is getting to be around all these amazing people after a win! Thank you for all the support, I love you guys! ?? #TeamBlondeFighter

A post shared by Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:51am PST

We got the Job done!! Thank You to my Coaches @firas_zahabi , @coach_chuck_isen , @thedolcediet , @pichibalet , @willtowin , @jonchaimberg and the whole team/Coaches at @tristargym Remember, Stay true , be open to learn. Keep your dreams alive. Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving forward .

A post shared by Mirsad Bektic (@mirsadbektic) on Jan 27, 2018 at 10:26pm PST

Back on track.

A post shared by Mirsad Bektic (@mirsadbektic) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:55pm PST

Thank you all for your support I love each and everyone that watched and rooted for me #TRE

A post shared by Bobby King Green (@bobbykinggreen) on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:19am PST

@reebok thank u so much for what you have done with our sport I love the gear I love the shoes and I love the check lol

A post shared by Bobby King Green (@bobbykinggreen) on Jan 28, 2018 at 1:17pm PST

My boys #TRE

A post shared by Bobby King Green (@bobbykinggreen) on Jan 28, 2018 at 11:50pm PST

The wing challenge I wasn’t ready lol #TRE

A post shared by Bobby King Green (@bobbykinggreen) on Jan 29, 2018 at 12:17am PST

#postfightselfie We did it guys! I got the decision tonight after Frank and I went to war. I really appreciate everyone's support. Now it's time to celebrate with the team and eat some donuts #ufccharlotte

A post shared by Drew Dober (@drewdober) on Jan 27, 2018 at 6:46pm PST

A huge thank you to these men. I couldn't of done this without them. Getting through training and this fight was alot easier with them behind me the entire way. @seanmfmadden @dave_zabriskie @neil_magny170 #ufccharlotte

A post shared by Drew Dober (@drewdober) on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:46am PST

Current mood Thank you Charlotte and all the UFC fans for the love, energy, and allowing me to perform for you guys. I absolutely love what I do. I will get back in the gym and prepare to do it again soon. Photograph by @tonyroccofoto

A post shared by Drew Dober (@drewdober) on Jan 28, 2018 at 10:25am PST

Back to work. Made some mistakes in the fight and alot of things I can improve on. Always trying to learn, improve, get better, and most of all enjoy martial arts. #motivationmonday Photograph by @alejandrocrossland

A post shared by Drew Dober (@drewdober) on Jan 29, 2018 at 7:43am PST

Although these moments are fleeting at best, they are the reason I fight. These brief moments of ABSOLUTE bliss are the reason I can tolerate how miserable life can be between them. I love my family. Thank you.

A post shared by Gregor gillespie (@gregorthegift) on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:05am PST

The reward for a mission accomplished…. #pizza #ufc #ufccharlotte #undefeated #bestwrestlerinmma #bestfishermaninmma #mma #jiujitsuforlife #jiujitsulifestyle #grappling #wrestling #kickboxing @relentlessrealestate whatcha think bout that!?

A post shared by Gregor gillespie (@gregorthegift) on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:08pm PST

Stick Talk.??

A post shared by Andre Fili (@touchyfili) on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:30pm PST

Solid performance for @touchyfili tonight! He stuck to the game plan and came away with the win over the #11 ranked featherweight in the world. #teamalphamalevseverybody

A post shared by Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) on Jan 27, 2018 at 9:37pm PST

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