UFC on FOX 29 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 29 event in Glendale, Ariz., 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

We win together, we lose together.. This hurts. Failure is never something I've been able to accept. I am healthy and at home with family now. I want to thank everyone who sent me msgs of support; those that showed up in person; my team and coaches who put so much into me being ready and walking alongside of me on this journey. Thank you, and I appreciate each of you. The only way the pain of loss lessens is by climbing back in the cage and getting back in the win column. That is the plan. I will improve. The mission remains the same. #OneBillionStrong

A post shared by Arjan Singh Bhullar (@theonearjansinghbhullar) on Apr 16, 2018 at 11:13am PDT

I could’ve just tapped, tell my corners to stop it, not come out after the first round but that’s one thing I will never do is give up I knew I had no chance if he grabbed me but it’s a mma fight one punch can change a whole fight, it didn’t happen but I am proud of myself for doing what I did against a legend with literally a knife poking my rib from the inside. Another loss sucks but I will never be beaten, I have too much faith in God’s timing and I will be better for the next one. Thank you everyone around me I will keep putting God first in everything I do and putting a smile on everyone’s face. Need a few months to heal but will be ready to go hopefully by August. ????. Eu poderia ter batido, dizer aos meus corner para pará a luta, não sair após o primeiro round, mas isso é uma coisa que eu nunca vou fazer e desistir, Eu sabia que não tinha chance se ele me agarrasse, mas é uma luta de mma um soco pode mudar uma luta inteira, isso não aconteceu, mas eu estou orgulhoso de mim mesmo por fazer o que eu fiz contra uma lenda com literalmente uma faca cutucando minha costela por dentro. Outra derrota e uma bosta, mas nunca serei vencido, tenho muita fé no tempo de Deus e serei melhor para a próxima. Obrigado a todos ao meu redor. Vou continuar colocando Deus em primeiro lugar em tudo que faço e colocando um sorriso no rosto de todos. Presciso de uns 2 mês pra recuperar espero voltar em agosto ??#phil413 #LionHeart #stillhere

A post shared by Dhiego Lima (@dhlimamma) on Apr 15, 2018 at 12:53pm PDT

Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” –Steve Jobs #positivelightshinesbright #dreamchaser #dreamcatcher #RickyTheSniperRainey #9knees #ufc #GastoniaNC #JimmoTrained #SniperStrikingSyndicate #villageoftherain

A post shared by Ricky "The Sniper" Rainey (@oneshot_rrr) on Apr 15, 2018 at 11:06am PDT

Finally made it back home safely with amazing memories made and Bigger Goals to crush! Damn I'm blessed! Cant wait to see my Family and celebrate life. Doing it way Big homie! Regardless of what happens this can never be taken from me! ?? by : @henrycorralesmma #UFC #RickyTheSniperRainey #9knees #allofthelights #mma #boxing #boxeo #boxe #JimmoTrained #SniperStrikingSyndicate #TheRaineyClan #villiageoftherain #BHP #NC #countrystrong #WCU #RRR #smalltownbigdreams #SniperVision #MotivationMonday

A post shared by Ricky "The Sniper" Rainey (@oneshot_rrr) on Apr 16, 2018 at 12:33am PDT

Lost a close decision last night ??tried to finish the fight in the third round…and the second..and the first…but it was not to be. High five to the Karate Hottie, we put on a great fight for the fans… Thanks to everyone for their support and positivity, I love my job and I love that I get to do it with some pretty amazing people!! #AZ #UFC #WMMA #AllDay

A post shared by Cortney Casey (@castironcasey) on Apr 15, 2018 at 2:19pm PDT

Solid AF. I don’t buy any kind of hype. I can’t control the decision of the judges but I can control my unbreakable will and I’ll continue moving forward to my goal. Thanks @ufc for the opportunity and to my fans for the support, I’ll be back soon. #ufc #theitaliandream #theitaliandream

A post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) on Apr 14, 2018 at 10:06pm PDT

You are a Real CHEAP ass piece of crap. I say that because at first I’m tired of all your bullshit about spaghetti and stuff that you kept saying and posting when you know I can’t say shit otherwise I’d be pointed as racist but you kept feeling free to do that. Second because of what you said to me right after the fight. You felt beaten and you knew you lost and then still went back and talked shit on the media. I’m down to run it back anytime. If not don’t even try to talk any smack anymore cause i swear next time nobody will keep you away from that big slap. #theitaliandream #bequietboy

A post shared by Marvin Vettori (@marvinvettori) on Apr 16, 2018 at 2:25am PDT