UFC Fight Night 121 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 121 event in Sydney, 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 thought I won that fight… But lost a close decision. #godswill

A post shared by Anthony Hamilton (@ahamilton_mma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 7:25pm PST

Well the judges didn’t feel like tonight was our night but I’m not one to make excuses so we’ll learn from it and move on to what’s next. Hopefully the @ufc feel we put on a #FOTN performance and I can enjoy Xmas with the family a little more while we plan our next move. Thanks to my team, coaches, family and sponsors who help me be the best version of myself ???? #ufcsydney #fotn #fanfavourite #followme #mma #ufc #athlete #warrior #war #notamodel #letsgetit #wegotit #sydney #fighter #fightforthefans

A post shared by Damien Brown (@beatdown155) on Nov 18, 2017 at 7:11pm PST

Thank you. #peaceandblessings

A post shared by Will Brooks (@illwavybrooks86) on Nov 19, 2017 at 2:26pm PST

Each day of our lives we learn many valuable lessons, despite being through many things in my life I continue to learn and see what’s really out there in this world. Many negative comments have come out about me needing to be “humbled” which is interesting to me as I never spoke poorly about my opponent and never looked to far ahead, I rallied with my friends and family and I said I wanted to do this for my people and my crowd but I realised that my people are the one who have stuck by me through thick and thin. I trained so hard and made weight like a professional, my opponent missed and refused to cut anymore weight, I still took on the fight with no hesitation. He talked at weigh ins and I simply said he should’ve made weight, I went into the fight and gave my respect, I followed my coaches instructions and followed the game plan as I knew I was facing a dangerous opponent, I made an error and got caught with a well timed head kick, despite all that I got up and congratulated my opponent in the cage. We live by the sword we die by the sword. Thank you to all who have shown support and thank you to the @ufc and @mickmaynard2 who have been nothing but a pleasure and a dream come true to work with, I really hope I get one more chance to do it again since my opponent missed the weight and I still chose to fight. I may not have gotten the win but I hold my head high knowing Ive been fighting for the very best organisation in the world and still have great people following me and loving me. I do this for the people I love so the hate doesn’t bother me. I hope that the #UFC give me another opportunity to go out there and do what I love to do. Fighters fight and overcome adversity and this isn’t the end for me, I’m a professional and I will always act like one at all times. End of the day, I’m still a fighter, a father, brother and a husband, I’m always blessed #UFCsydney #TheAssassin #blessed #strong #AustralianTopTeam #Mma #ATT4LYF #Bodyfit #engage

A post shared by Ashkan Mokhtarian (@ashkan_att) on Nov 19, 2017 at 4:44pm PST

Tena Koutou katoa, Ko Whakapunake te maunga, Ko Takitimu te waka, Ko Ngati Kahungunu te iwi, Ko Shane Young taku ingoa, No reira, Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Maori. Kia Ora ??

A post shared by Shane Young (@shaneyoungmma) on Nov 19, 2017 at 4:05pm PST

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A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Nov 19, 2017 at 12:41pm PST

Cool fight, shitty result. On to the next one ?? #ufc #boxing #ufcsydney #ufcfightnight #rowdybec #stayrowdy #flyweight #126

A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Nov 19, 2017 at 6:23pm PST

?I have collected data & results show that 99.9% of my haters are guys ranged between the age of 14 & 55… go figure ?????? #hatingasshoes ?

A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Nov 19, 2017 at 6:54pm PST

This fight game ain’t easy but with LoanU in my corner i can rest easy knowing they’ve always got my back ??link in my bio??#loanU #ufc #rowdybec #moneymoves

A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:03pm PST

The victorious

Cant even begin to express how I feel in words so I'll keep it short and sweet I love everyone who stuck by my side even through my down hill battles but most of all I gota thank God for giving me the strength to overcome so much!! Stay tuned for what's to come, this is only the beginning!! #UFCsydney #allglorytoGod #Itsstill #SHOWTIME #iloveaustralia

A post shared by Eric Shelton (@eshowtimes) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:11pm PST

Alhumdulillah, today was a good day ?? #HardWork #TEAM187 #ATT4LYF #UFC

A post shared by NADIA "187" KASSEM (@nadiakassem_187) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:14pm PST

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A post shared by NADIA "187" KASSEM (@nadiakassem_187) on Nov 19, 2017 at 3:35pm PST

I love you all and thank you all for everything! Please… do not forget where you come from. This is just the beginning. #BibaMarianas ????????????????

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:05pm PST

Thank you to @beatdown155 for an amazing fight for the @ufc fans! Absolute class act and WARRIOR! Thank you for making me a better fighter and better man! Let's do it one more time.. UFC in Perth, Australia? #CRANKEFFECT #UFCSydney

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:36pm PST

I'm not eligible for the Fight of the Night bonus for missing weight. I humbly ask the @ufc to please give @beatdown155 my cut of the 50k. Well deserved for an absolute class act and WARRIOR and taking the fight for his home country! @danawhite @seanshelby ???? thank you for putting a great fight for the fans Damien! I had a load of fun.

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:22pm PST

People doubted me and what MMA could do for me and my family. I surrounded myself around great people, continued to work hard and chase the dream! Because of this sport im able to travel the world and see places I only saw in books. For all the love and support I thank you. My advice… remove negative from your life and chase your goals and Dreams! No matter what!

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Nov 19, 2017 at 12:43am PST

Couldn't be more thankful for an awesome support system and coaching team this weekend at #UFCSydney !???? Marianas MMA OGs in the house! Saina Maase! @ifamiliaku_mass @melchormanibusan @srobertobjj ????????????

A post shared by Frank "The Crank" Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Nov 19, 2017 at 11:48am PST

It’s me again ???? WESTERN SYDNEY STAND THE FUCK UP ??? #FTA #FOBORIGINAL #BAMBAM

A post shared by Tai 'BamBam' Tuivasa | FTA (@bambamtuivasa) on Nov 18, 2017 at 6:12pm PST

What Victory looks like ???? All praise to my Lord and Savior JESUS!!! #UFC

A post shared by Nik "The Carny" Lentz (@niklentz) on Nov 18, 2017 at 6:39pm PST

Sticks and stones will break your bones…. how come momma never told me that a super tough opponent with a strong chin and head will also ?????. Traveling across the world and changing time zones is no joke this week was a grind and tough adjusting to the jet lag and prepping for a midday fight. The ???? people have been great. Time to rest up and heal up. Be back soon ????

A post shared by Ryan Benoit (@babyfacebenoit) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:14pm PST

Victory !!! ???? #UFCSydney — Thank you every one that tuned in and supported me in battle. Appreciate all the love and support, both home and abroad, it truly means the world. It was an honor to fight in Sydney, even if the locals didn't share the same love (#boo-urns Haha ??) and of course hats off to Dan, he's a real warrior. Couldn't have done it with out my coaches, @kruash and @firas_zahabi who took the time (24hrs) to fly out and guide me to victory. With Kru spending a whole 2+ weeks by my side in the OZ! And @body_hacker for making it all the way from Japan to make sure my body was 100% going into tonight. course it takes an army to build a soldier and there are way too many people to thank all at once. We'll catch up with much to celebrate soon! For now, looking forward to enjoy the sights in Australia with my parents & MAX. Sincerely, Elias ?? — #ufc #mma #sydney #australia #fight #night #winner #chicken #dinner #baby #christmas #victory #tour

A post shared by Elias "The Spartan" Theodorou (@eliastheodorou) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:38pm PST

On wards and upwards. ?????? #UFCSydney

A post shared by Elias "The Spartan" Theodorou (@eliastheodorou) on Nov 19, 2017 at 2:07pm PST

Alhamdillah!!! Another victory against a tough opppnent Thankyou to everyone that supports me were on a mission to be the best in the world #remeberthename #ufcsydney #roufusport #wanderleyjiujitsu #palestine #freepalestine???? #onamission

A post shared by Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:42pm PST

Started from the bottom now we here they wanna see me fall but know I’ll always stand tall #onamission #rememberthename

A post shared by Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) on Nov 20, 2017 at 12:48am PST

You bloody ripper! Thanks to everyone for making this happen. My #1 FOREVER @bigwoodmma702 I’d be lost without you. @coachcasey10 and @666jiujits @10plasvegas for drilling with me tirelessly. @igormmasydney Igor for igniting my love for MMA in 2012. My manager @dannyrube for constantly working towards making my dreams reality. My sponsors @surehandschefs @grrrl_clothing @proedgenutrition @phalanx_usa All my friends, family and fans who support me every day. And to @ufc and @rowdybec. Without you I’d be nothing. #BigWoodMMA @syndicatemma

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@miss.jessyjess) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:32pm PST

BOOM! We’re all in this together, fighting for the same goal. Thank you for an amazing fight @rowdybec , I’ll be feeling this one for a while. And thank you for giving me this opportunity, without you it wouldn’t have happened. @ufc. Ps. I won’t have trouble making weight next time since you’ve made sure I can’t eat solids for a few days ??

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@miss.jessyjess) on Nov 19, 2017 at 4:04pm PST

This is the moment I have dreamed of since day 1. Even more than the win. Walking out in front of a huge crowd, in front of all my friends and family, seeing my face and name up in those bright lights. That rush, the emotions, the joy, the love. This was the greatest moment of my life and it’s only going to keep getting better ??

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@miss.jessyjess) on Nov 19, 2017 at 7:34pm PST

They make me so happy ?? #Repost @clarks_____ (@get_repost) ··· Sissy and mother @miss.jessyjess @purple_passionflower

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@miss.jessyjess) on Nov 20, 2017 at 2:01am PST

What a war!!!!!congratulations @werdum you born as start and we are so proud of you @kings_mma @felipewerdum @cobrinhacharles @ricardotestai @aliabdelaziz000 @karinegroff @greentree_cafe @juliawerdum @natieborg

A post shared by Renato Sobral (@babalusirongym) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:07pm PST

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