UFC Fight Night 80 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

Kevin Casey

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 Thursday’s UFC Fight Night 80 event in Las Vegas, 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

True friendship.

A photo posted by Emily Kagan (@emilypkagan) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:12pm PST

Didn't win the fight tonight. It was a tough close battle and took a split decision loss. Not gonna let me down though. I'm going to enjoy the moment and enjoy a great camp and good performance. I'm glad I'm healthy and I'm glad to be fighting for the biggest and best fighting organization in the world. Thank you to all my friends, family, and fans. Hitting the town now with my lady. All smiles here. It's Vegas!! #UFC #ufcFightweek #ufcfightnight80

A photo posted by #PhillipeNover (@phillipenover) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:58pm PST

I apologize to my fans & friends , the referee chose to stop the fight but truthfully I couldn't see. I will be back @ufc

A photo posted by @king_kevin_casey100 on Dec 10, 2015 at 6:31pm PST

I have a retinal tear & will be going in for surgery in the next in hour… I'll be out of action for a lil while but I'm good…

A photo posted by @king_kevin_casey100 on Dec 11, 2015 at 11:14am PST

The victorious

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A video posted by Kailin Curran (@kailincurran) on Dec 10, 2015 at 5:31pm PST

Hello world! Absolutely love this photo of me exiting the octagon after my first W with the @ufc feels great and now I'm even more hungry for more????????????????????? ??: @allelbows

A photo posted by Kailin Curran (@kailincurran) on Dec 11, 2015 at 11:03am PST

We gone did it!!! ?? ?? ?? with self belief great things can be achieved!!! Massive thank you to my team back @blackzilians and the world's best coaches @neilmelansonmma @coachgjones @henrihooft…. @jorgesantiagojj @jake_bonacci and the man who put the fitness in the machine @drcpeacock!! Massive thank you to the dream maker @glennmma Blessed to be around the best. On to the next one time to put us on the map….thank you for all the support love and messages. TeamHC baby. To the top we shall climb. Xx

A photo posted by Danny Roberts (@danhotchocolate) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:44pm PST

Gracias a todos los que me apoyan independientemente de nacionalidad, idioma, raza, color! peleo por los que creen en mi! Esta victoria fue para todos ustedes! ///obrigado a todos que me brindar apoio independentemente de nacionalidade, idioma, raça, cor. Eu luto pelos que creem em mim! Esta vitória e pra todos vocês.//thanks to everyone for all the support regardless the nationality, race or color. I fight for the ones that believe in me.. Thanks!

A photo posted by Santiago Ponzinibbiomma (@sponzinibbiomma) on Dec 11, 2015 at 2:14am PST

HUMAN ANACONDA!!! 12-0 baby!!! #ufc #lasvegas #135 #FutureChamp!

A photo posted by Aljamain Sterling (@funkmaster_ufc) on Dec 10, 2015 at 7:43pm PST

I'm gonna celebrate the highs with the ones I love and get through the lows with the ones I love! #LaFamilia #SerraLongo #MGM #lasvegas #ufc

A photo posted by Aljamain Sterling (@funkmaster_ufc) on Dec 10, 2015 at 11:58pm PST

Words can't express the emotions that had me lit after walking away with another victory! #ufc #lasvegas

A photo posted by Aljamain Sterling (@funkmaster_ufc) on Dec 11, 2015 at 11:18am PST

Obrigado a todos de coração acho q coração é a melhor palavra pra esse momento obrigado #alliance #evolução @andredida @fabiogurgel @tarsisjj @ricardomelari muito feliz agora é voltar pra casa pra ver a família ??????????

A photo posted by sergio ricardo de moraes (@serginhoalliance) on Dec 11, 2015 at 3:55am PST

@MikeMav22 w/ a special shout out after an impressive win

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Dec 10, 2015 at 9:00pm PST

These guys are the best! Thanks @hypeordie @trevorwittman @303bjj @budweiser @olliesoutlet @hbpizza @toppssports @ezgovehicles @autographdynasty @khimanagement @outback @ufc @danawhiteufc and thanks to all the fans hope y'all enjoyed!

A photo posted by @rosenamajunas on Dec 11, 2015 at 5:36am PST

BIG win for Thug ?? @RoseNamajunas at #UFCVegas

A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Dec 10, 2015 at 9:35pm PST

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