UFC on FOX 28 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 28 event in Orlando, Fla., 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 couldn't have said it any better my friend. It was such an honor to share that octagon with you. You are a class act, and we repped #10thPlanet to the fullest. #Respect ?? #Repost @alanjouban ··· I wanna say thank you to my friend and #10planetjiujitsu brotha @bensaundersmma for the war. I have had nothing but respect for him since the day we met. And as I expected, have even more now. The fight game is no joke. The wins don’t last, and the losses always sting. At the end of the day RESPECT amongst both is all that’s left. Respect to you Ben! ????????

A post shared by Ben "????" Saunders ??? (@bensaundersmma) on Feb 24, 2018 at 8:51pm PST

#Ohana ???? #Repost @boogeyman_tfs ··· #MagicKingdom #DisneyWorld

A post shared by Ben "????" Saunders ??? (@bensaundersmma) on Feb 25, 2018 at 11:54am PST

Thank you to my team and my sparring partners! I love you? You are best #VFS you are my family??#vfskillers @nickursomma @vfs_academy @piera_77 @bodybyelite @josecalvomma77 @babybull_gonzalez @alexisssgomezz_ @bri.w12 @antoniosanchezmma @chitownshotdoctor_ @jaulabahamondes @alberto_rodriguezbjj @alejandrofloresmma ……#ufc #ufcorlando #ironlady #reebok #mma #mmagirl #ukrainegirl #cheese #cheeselove #trailheadindastree #protein2go #proteinbar #protein #sport #fitness #model #motivation #??? #cheese #cheeselove #abs #Chicago

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Feb 25, 2018 at 4:09pm PST

??????? ???? ????? ??Breakfast of my dreams?? #??? #lovefood #lovecheese #????????? #ironlady #????? #????????? #ufc #sport #Chicago #vfs #vfskillers #ukraine #food #foodporn #instafood

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Feb 26, 2018 at 6:06am PST

Win or lose, I keep my head up and find solace in knowing I put forth the best that I have. The last two fights have revealed an area I need to focus on and make improvements. Nonetheless, I love what I do and I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks to all the genuine people who support me as a person first and a competitor second. You make this journey more enjoyable. #gratitude #keepimproving #alwayspositive #keepgrinding

A post shared by saramcmann (@saramcmann) on Feb 25, 2018 at 8:35am PST

We will be back! I believe in myself now more than ever. ???????? Thank you to my team including Ray, Guzman, and Marcus not pictured, I love you all. Thank you to everyone who helped me during this camp. OTC boxers, Denver girls, my bjj buddies, Sharon, & Rios. ?? #TeamTiny Thank you to all my friends and family who came to support!

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Feb 24, 2018 at 7:41pm PST

Two badass ladies ?????? #Respect #UFCOrlando

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Feb 24, 2018 at 7:49pm PST

She makes it so much better ?? @raquel_pennington

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Feb 24, 2018 at 10:33pm PST

Just gonna put some ice on it and I’ll be back! I appreciate all the kind words and concerns. Hats off to @lilheathenmma, you know we will be running that back sometime in the future.

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmettufc) on Feb 25, 2018 at 11:31am PST

Lunch with the lil homie @noah_b_5. It’s hard to be bummed around him because he has gone through so much and continues to be optimistic! #Inspiration #Noah??Strong

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmettufc) on Feb 25, 2018 at 2:08pm PST

The victorious

Scored my first @UFC win last night. Didn't perform to the extent to which I know I could, so we'll consider that fight a warm up ?? There's nothing but progress that can be made. Fighting for the UFC was a crazy awesome experience, everyone there treated me so well, but I can tell you guys that without my team and coaches at South Shore Sportfighting, Rugged Rx and Cage Titans, theres not a chance I would be here. These guys have molded me and grown me from when I was a teenager to this day when I walked out into the Octagon with them all by my side. Thanks so much to my sponsors (listed below, please check them out) and everyone back home supporting me, thanks so much to you all for having my back. I'm bad enough at texting back one person at a time, not to mention the literal hundreds that messaged me last night, but all of your support is super appreciated. Can't tell you guys how happy I am. Hope I put our little community on the fighting map last night ???? Please check out: @sssportfighting @sssfkidsteam @ruggedrxfitness @cagetitans @chefmikestable @chefmikef Quality Air HVAC @crystalsensation @mainstsports @americangritmma @panchostaqueria Gromley Funeral Services (lol again) South Shore House Doctors Old Town Real Estate @smokeystaxbbq #ufcorlando #fightlife #boston #ma #mma

A post shared by Manny Bermudez (@mannybermudez) on Feb 25, 2018 at 6:27am PST

Couldn't pick a better person to share the adventures of last week with. I love you @arianatsirogianis! ??

A post shared by Manny Bermudez (@mannybermudez) on Feb 26, 2018 at 6:33am PST

Boom boom 2-0 in the ufc 20-4 overall! Just want to say thank you to the @Ufc @mickmaynard2 for this awesome opportunity. I love to represent my home town LEMOORE thank you for all the support! Thank you @perfecting_athletes for this week you guys are awesome couldn't ask for a better team. Back to work I go working my way up the ladder Big thank you to my girlfriend, family, friends, teammates, my coaches and my sponsors for always having my back ???? use discount codes @compexusa @iriecbd ( Perez15) @kanaka_worldwide_sd @healthymealskitchen @milkandeggscom (alexperez) @attcwear @citizenwaterco @ketofridge

A post shared by Alex perez (@alexperezmma) on Feb 25, 2018 at 1:39pm PST

Muito obrigado pela torcida de todos vocês. Estou muito feliz com essa vitória. Representou muito pra mim. #Repost @canalcombateoficial with @get_repost ··· Exemplo! @raniyahyamma deu um show no octógono e nas palavras. Dez dias após a morte de sua mãe, o lutador brasileiro mostrou uma maturidade ímpar para lidar com essa perda irreparável e seguir em frente de cabeça erguida! Obrigado, guerreiro! Você nos representa! ?????? #ufc #UFCnoCombate #mma #bjj #jiujitsu #ufcorlando #vitoria #victory #luta #fight #glory

A post shared by Rani Yahya (@raniyahyamma) on Feb 24, 2018 at 5:55pm PST

14 UFC/WEC e 10 vitórias no UFC. Esse é o resultado de muito trabalho e dedicação. Quanto mais eu trabalho, mais sorte eu tenho. #oss #ufc #bjj #jiujitsu #hardwork #vitoria #victory #luta #fight #foco #focus #gratitude #determinacao #determination

A post shared by Rani Yahya (@raniyahyamma) on Feb 26, 2018 at 6:19am PST

My team is the best there is.#brokenlegornot @teamquestofficial @dynamicfitnesshpk @korikryotherapy #perfecttan @westcoastchiropractic

A post shared by Sam Alvey (@smilensam) on Feb 25, 2018 at 5:50am PST

Goodnight #florida thank you for everything. #ufcorlando @1fabuloushan

A post shared by Sam Alvey (@smilensam) on Feb 24, 2018 at 9:20pm PST

@brisby612 @babicalifa @rfbjj it was lot of walking but it was amazing #disneyworld2018

A post shared by Sam Alvey (@smilensam) on Feb 25, 2018 at 6:18pm PST

I wanna say thank you to my friend and #10planetjiujitsu brotha @bensaundersmma for the war. I have had nothing but respect for him since the day we met. And as I expected, have even more now. The fight game is no joke. The wins don’t last, and the losses always sting. At the end of the day RESPECT amongst both is all that’s left. Respect to you Ben! ????????

A post shared by ALAN JOUBAN (@alanjouban) on Feb 24, 2018 at 5:52pm PST

When it all pays off! #ufcorlando

A post shared by ALAN JOUBAN (@alanjouban) on Feb 25, 2018 at 6:55am PST

Ok this is my last sappy post about Daddy stuff I swear. But, pulling my son from the stands and walking into the tunnel with him after that fight was a moment I can’t explain. Fulfilled… ?? @ufc #cageyfresh

A post shared by ALAN JOUBAN (@alanjouban) on Feb 25, 2018 at 12:41pm PST

Gonna be crutching it for a bit. ?? Damnit!

A post shared by ALAN JOUBAN (@alanjouban) on Feb 25, 2018 at 9:40pm PST

We did it! Lil Heathen up next!! #UFCOrlando #AllianceMMA #GoonSquad

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Feb 24, 2018 at 6:31pm PST

The moment I’m always looking forward to. Thanks @reservoirdistillery for making it extra special! #UFCOrlando #UFCFightNight #Cheers #OverkillProof

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Feb 25, 2018 at 7:35am PST

#WarFace Who’s next @ufc?! #UFCOrlando

A post shared by Angela "Overkill" Hill (@angieoverkill) on Feb 25, 2018 at 11:06am PST

If you only one the half of what this #WARCRY represented…this victory was NOT mine alone, but a #Team effort! Thank you for keeping me HUMBLE and for continuously supporting this EPIC journey! I love you all! #ReneauvsMcMann #40istheNEW20 #FineWine #BlackBelt #5ofitness #GarzaBoxing #elitefamily #hayabusa #mmagold #cleberjiujitsu #Triangle #JIUJITSU #UFCOrlando @garzaboxing @jimwest3131 @coach1doug @matt_salazr @diegoorozco7thsign @5ofitness @cleberbjjmma

A post shared by Belizean Bruiser (@marion_reneau) on Feb 25, 2018 at 11:29am PST

It was an honor to share the cage with this guy! It’s always respect for me in the end no matter what. We all want the same thing but only one of us can get it and that’s just the game. It takes two to make it all happen. I left my heart out there and beat the former world champ and I couldn’t be happier to see it all unfold the way I’ve already seen it. BOOM #respect #ufconfox #ufcorlando #victory #glory #mma #fight #fightlife #honor #war #surreal #realdreams #selfbelief #unfazed

A post shared by Brian “BOOM” Kelleher (@brianboom135) on Feb 24, 2018 at 9:46pm PST

We did it baby ?????. ?? to my doubters. Thanks everyone for believing in me!!!! #ufcorlando #marinobleskickboxing #mmagold #jaimejarabjj #coachdoug #britomma #sacramento

A post shared by Max Griffin (@maxpainmma) on Feb 24, 2018 at 7:25pm PST

This is your view ??, swipe for mine ?????? #ufcorlando #blessed #bullykiller

A post shared by Max Griffin (@maxpainmma) on Feb 25, 2018 at 4:24pm PST

We did it, Thanks for all the support?????

A post shared by Ilir Latifi (@ilirlatifi) on Feb 24, 2018 at 7:21pm PST

My people ????? @alanfinfou @conansilveira @selmanberisha

A post shared by Ilir Latifi (@ilirlatifi) on Feb 25, 2018 at 3:03pm PST

Agora já passou um pouco da euforia, chegou o momento de agradecer às pessoas mais importantes que fizeram essa vitória ser possível, muito obrigado meu Deus por colocar tanta gente do bem no meu caminhar para me direcionar! Obrigado meu PAI e mestre @gilliardparana eu prometo sempre te honrar com vitórias na vida e no octógono, pois você foi o primeiro e único que acreditou que eu poderia sim ser quem sou hoje, me tirou da roça e me deu uma vida maravilhosa na qual serei eternamente grata, eu te amo, você é o MELHOR TREINADOR DO MUNDO ??, Obrigado @fergomes_andrade minha esposa que está ao meu lado todos os dias até no momento da luta, não é fácil cuidar da Jessica Andrade, mas ela dá conta de um jeito incrível, resolve tudo para que não chegue nenhum problema até eu, eu te amo meu amor ??, Obrigado meu preparador físico que em meio a um momento super delicado na vida dele pessoal não me abandonou nenhum dia do meu camp te amo @marcopreparadorfisico esse é o cara que me deixa com o gás infinito e essa força monstruosa??, Obrigado minha equipe @prvaletudo por todos os treinos em especial as PRVTgirls e a @jessicadmma por ser a minha companheira de treino todos os dias, sábado, domingo, e feriados. ISSO É UMA EQUIPE, ESSE É UM TRABALHO EM EQUIPE ?? Obrigado a minha família carnal e espiritual por sempre me apoiarem e dar forças para continuar, Pai, Mãe, Sogro e Sogra OBRIGADO ???? ser campeão não é fácil, mas quando está ao lado das pessoas certas tudo fica tranquilo! Quero agradecer aos meus apoiadores e patrocinadores por acreditar no meu potencial mesmo quando muitos criticaram, @papasfitegourmet por cuidar da minha dieta, @sportblock blindando meu sorriso para a luta e cuidando dele pôs luta, ao @frutaa.acai que me da a energia que preciso para vencer, e sabe esse cocar lindão aí, pois é a @caciquebrasil foi quem fez especialmente para a minha luta, obrigado pela agilidade, e parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho, quero agradecer ao meu amigo um cara especial que fez enorme diferença em Orlando @r.alves33 ???? Gratidão! Muitoooo Obrigadooo a todos vocês que acompanham meu trabalho e torcem para que venha à vitória sempre! Hoje somos 101 mil ??????????????????????

A post shared by ?????????? Jessica Andrade (@jessicammapro) on Feb 25, 2018 at 6:11am PST

Estar com vc é a melhor parte da minha vida, e eu só tenho a te agradecer amor, por vc ser essa esposa maravilhosa e cuidadosa comigo de deixar de cuidar de vc muitas vezes, para cuidar de mim. nem em meus melhores sonhos eu poderia imaginar que seria assim tão perfeito, por isso agradeço todos os dias por Deus ter colocado vc na minha vida, e por nossa vida, prometo estar ao seu lado, cuidar e respeitar até depois dessa vida, obrigado amor por tudo sem vc eu não estaria tão bem assim em tudo te amooooooooooo ??@fergomes_andrade . . . #amor #loveislove #merryme #minhaesposa #minhavida #euteamo #melhordemin

A post shared by ?????????? Jessica Andrade (@jessicammapro) on Feb 26, 2018 at 8:11am PST

Winners!!! @angieoverkill @lilheathenmma, friends that go to wars together win together! @alliancemmagym

A post shared by Cindy Lopez-Stephens (@mrslilheathenmma) on Feb 24, 2018 at 9:11pm PST

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