UFC 189 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

from MMA Junkie on Jul 13, 2015
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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 189 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.

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The defeated

That's the way it goes no bad blood here pic.twitter.com/HmXPlNwnRB

— Neil 2 Tap Seery (@NeilSeeryMMA) July 12, 2015

@NeilSeeryMMA @KeithDuffyIre @coolashakes @keithTracey #vegas pic.twitter.com/jH1MdoEFUM

— Michael K (@kennymicka) July 13, 2015

Unas cuantas puntadillas y estamos listos para la proxima. Buen fin mi gente #TheBureArmy #MiejercitoqueNUNCAseraja #Henrybriones

A photo posted by Henry "Bure" Briones (@henbriones) on Jul 12, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT

Mi México, un honor tener la oportunidad de subir al octagono y dar todo por nuestros colores, por nuestras raices, por ustedes. #vapormiMEXICO #UFC #MMA #TheBUREArmy #HenryBriones

A photo posted by Henry "Bure" Briones (@henbriones) on Jul 13, 2015 at 8:32am PDT

John was the better man tonight. No excuses.Thanks for the support. Failure defeats losers, but it inspires winners. pic.twitter.com/S65YRXJVZE

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 12, 2015

Things may have not went my way, but last night was one of the greatest nights in Irish sport. Congrats to the Champ! pic.twitter.com/94CcmFgYRO

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 12, 2015

I'll be back…. @Schwarzenegger pic.twitter.com/InSzAM0rBS

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 13, 2015

Sorry guys. Felt great walking out and in awesome shape, just couldn't put it together how I wanted. Should of let loose more. #UFC189

— Mike Quick Swick (@officialswick) July 12, 2015

@danawhite @ufc thanks for the opportunity! Thank you Joe Silva!

— tim means (@MeansTim) July 12, 2015

Well wasn't my night but I always learn from these things. Hats off to @IamTheImmortal. Heading home!

— tim means (@MeansTim) July 12, 2015

Really sorry if I let anyone down tonight truly gutted ?? @ThomasalmeidaCB is a true talent and I wish him all the best in the future ?? @ufc

— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 12, 2015

Dana just offered me a rematch and I accepted. #192

— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 12, 2015

broken nose broken foot but ill be back pic.twitter.com/KAakEC0qTh

— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) July 12, 2015

thank you @Ruthless_RL @ufc @Firas_Zahabi this was the best time of my life, ill never forget this fight pic.twitter.com/vKgWD6mp6e

— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) July 12, 2015

In the end you find admiration and respect for one another. Thank you @ruthless_rl and @romac_gorilla for the amazing fight! Thank u to all the fans for the support!! #blessed

A photo posted by Firas Zahabi (@firas_zahabi) on Jul 11, 2015 at 9:51pm PDT

The victorious

All the Irish fans are great! #UFC189 #UFCFightWeek #UFCFIGHTPASS #Ireland @danawhite @TheNotoriousMMA @GunniNelson pic.twitter.com/zXw0KZ7x3t

— Cody Pfister (@cody_pfister) July 11, 2015

THANK YOU HAWAII AND EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT!!!!!!! THIS FIGHT WAS A HUGE DEAL FOR ME AND THANK YOU EVERYONE WHI WATCHED #HawaiiEliteMMA #TechnicsJiuJitsu #FitnessRanes #DefendHawaii #TeamIridium @ckj_hawaiielitemma @rylanlizares @iridiumsports @chrisranes @defendhawaii @defensesoap @ckfightlife @mentomeyewear @reebok @ufc @andr3w66 @sunnyko__ @virusintl @gardenofliferaw

A photo posted by Louis Smolka (@lastsamuraiufc) on Jul 12, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

Myself and Neil Seery after our fight, we are sportsman and there was no love lost, this dude is a true warrior pic.twitter.com/NDYzP7adSp

— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) July 12, 2015

Thanks for the scrap @HenBriones @ufc @Reebok #UFC189 ???????? pic.twitter.com/ABIxvjMHXK

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 12, 2015

Watching the #TUF21 with good people @PaigeVanzantUFC @DustinPoirier @DANGER_Caged pic.twitter.com/Ta3t191vrz

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 13, 2015

@pendredmma thank you for the great fight bro u are going to be a beast!!! #boston strong

A photo posted by John Doomsday Howard (@johndoomsdayhoward) on Jul 11, 2015 at 7:02pm PDT

Thank you all for the support what a great night osss!!!!

A photo posted by John Doomsday Howard (@johndoomsdayhoward) on Jul 13, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

I want to thank all my friends, family, coaches, sponsors and everyone who came to the fight to support me. It was an honor to fight on this card #ufc189 and I want to thank @reebok and the @ufc for taking this organization to a whole new level of professionalism. Muchas gracias a todos los que vinieron a brindarme su apoyo para esta pelea

A photo posted by @alexgarciamma on Jul 11, 2015 at 7:38pm PDT

I want to thank my team that was here with me this week @firas_zahabi @jonchaimberg @kennyspracklin @gm_hoff @michae1wayne zack, papo and all my Dominican homies who came to Vegas to support me. I love you all #ufc189 #sorefreaks #dominicanrepublic #dominicannightmare I'm ready for the next one!!

A photo posted by @alexgarciamma on Jul 11, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

Looking sharp after our fights with @lilheathemma! #ufc189 #chilling #sorefreaks #thedominicannightmare

A photo posted by @alexgarciamma on Jul 11, 2015 at 9:36pm PDT

Live right now at the pool at #mgmgrand #lasvegas with my crew celebrating my win. Started from the bottom now we're here

A photo posted by @alexgarciamma on Jul 12, 2015 at 1:43pm PDT

#stillcoming #stayready #sdmf #immortal

A video posted by Matthew Brown (@iamtheimmortal) on Jul 12, 2015 at 5:32pm PDT

Thanks again to @jameyjasta for the AWESOME walk out song that is not even remotely "death metal" and the opposite "kill you family" music

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 13, 2015

Also thanks to Tim Means for being a true goddamn warrior and fighting me like a man. He told me he'll be back and I believe him.

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 13, 2015

Gostaria de agradecer meu time Chute Boxe Diego Lima, B9 bjj, Jorge Patino Macaco, Naim wrestling e Val dias Coach… Essa vitoria é nossa !!!! @diegolimacb @jorgepatinomma @barbosajj45 @naim_wrestler @personalvaldias @sertanejoufc @allanpuroosso @flavioalvaromma @felipeefrain @lucasmineiroufc @david_assis

A video posted by Thomas Almeida ????UFC Fighter (@thomasalmeidacb) on Jul 12, 2015 at 11:28am PDT

Vitoria Brasil, segundo round, obrigado a todos a bandeira verde e amarela é minha maior motivação

A photo posted by Thomas Almeida ????UFC Fighter (@thomasalmeidacb) on Jul 11, 2015 at 8:46pm PDT

Grandes nomes, ídolos e inspirações aqui em Vegas, obrigado @ufc por me proporcionar essa experiência // Big names, idols and inspirations here in Vegas, thank you UFC to give me this opportunity #UFC189

A photo posted by Thomas Almeida ????UFC Fighter (@thomasalmeidacb) on Jul 13, 2015 at 6:57am PDT

Ain't shit changed, just needed to get back to who I am and what I do. Line em up, my mindset is back baby! #LilHeathen

A video posted by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) on Jul 12, 2015 at 12:45pm PDT

Back me into a corner in life, a fight, anything or anywhere…. I'm knocking anyone out! ?? Thanks for all the love and support! #UFC189

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) July 12, 2015

@darrylch Arnold and I!!! @ufc I'll be back

A photo posted by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) on Jul 12, 2015 at 12:37am PDT

Road trip with mi familia back home to San Diego. Life couldn't be any better. @cheerbugias @buggielu1 @ias_lulu

A photo posted by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) on Jul 12, 2015 at 8:00pm PDT

This was tough to look at last night but the Dr did an AMAZING job fixing it. Lawler looked great tonight. pic.twitter.com/HFubRvy37s

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 13, 2015

Thanks @rory_macdonald for an amazing fight!! Class act ,much respect for you!!

— robbie lawler (@Ruthless_RL) July 13, 2015

Job done ? pic.twitter.com/8sd3SwXOGt

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 12, 2015

It appears answering 1 question means there are now 5 new ones. Long may it last because they're good for business! ? pic.twitter.com/28tWxYH5xZ

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 12, 2015

We did it :-) pic.twitter.com/RHaIYyi9Ri

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 12, 2015

On top. pic.twitter.com/5lzaRwttsO

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 13, 2015

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