UFC 209 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 209 pay-per-view 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 those posts.

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The defeated

I would like to thanks my fans and apologise for my performance. I didn't turn up on the night and Pedro did. I do believe it was an early stoppage but hey that's the fight game. I promise I will learn from this and come back better. #BearJew #thecomeback #ComeBackKid #LoveMyTeam #GotMyBack #UFC209 #WeLearn

A post shared by Paul Craig (@bigpaulcraig) on Mar 5, 2017 at 11:03am PST

My teams amazin thanks everyone for the support and love??Coming home #teamcoolhand #nashville

A post shared by Luke Sanders (@coolhandmma) on Mar 5, 2017 at 9:43am PST

Ontem não deu para trazer oque eu queria mas treinei muito para isso. Foi uma luta duríssima como eu já esperava agradeço pelo carinho de todos que me ajudaram direta e indiretamente, vou voltar para casa cuidar dos ferimentos e vou voltar para academia, e podem tem certeza vou voltar mil vezes mais com fome de vitória. Obrigado Deus por fazer oque amo e me dar saúde e sabedoria #ufc209 #umsócaminho

A post shared by Luis Henrique "KLB" (@luisklbmma) on Mar 5, 2017 at 12:49pm PST

Thank u for all the support u probably already know I got knocked out ?????? the old warhorse is still alive ??????????????jus a broken tibia I be back ????????

A post shared by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Mar 4, 2017 at 9:09pm PST

Hard pill to swallow being knocked the feck out congrats @alistairovereem

A post shared by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Mar 5, 2017 at 10:28am PST

Go to catch up with the hunt clan USA ???? USA ????????????

A post shared by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Mar 5, 2017 at 3:02pm PST

There isn't much to say about last night. I lost to a talented fighter but someone I believe i am better then. Fighting is 90% mental and I believe I lost this fight mentally not physically. Cynthia fought well last night and clearly worked hard but I made it too easy for her. I believe I am a better fighter then what I showed last night. The first step in improving is knowing that you're capable of it. I have a lot of things to work on so my coaches and I will sit down and have a long talk about what's next for me. I appreciate the support I have gotten from everyone, it takes the sting off a little bit. Life goes on and so will I. I will get back from the drawing boards and become a better fighter. I can't thank everyone enough. Thank you to all the girls at SFS that trained with me for this fight. @jimjitsu87 @brian_fornasiero and @kristianwoodmansee I can't thank you 3 enough for being there for me and preparing me for this fight. I hate that I wasn't able to get the win for you guys. You have sacrificed a lot to get me to where I am and being successful is my way of giving back to you but unfortunately I wasn't successful this time and all I have is an apology. Thanks for being there for me.

A post shared by Amanda Bobby Cooper (@abcnation115) on Mar 5, 2017 at 8:21am PST

I lost a close fight. There are alot of things I could've done better but I didn't (plain and simple). The cards will fall where they may (fate). But no matter what, I am very thankful for @dankellyjudo for bringing it. Many of you will talk trash and thats cool because I will find my "groove". But at the end of the day I am very grateful for life giving me what I needed even when it's not what I wanted! That's the point to this long ass caption. Life always gives us what we need the hard part for us is accepting it.. Life gives us what we need always.. F* expectation!! #blessed#life#UFC 209

A post shared by Suga Rashad Evans (@sugarashadevans) on Mar 5, 2017 at 3:24am PST

What a fun fucking fight! I underperformed last night and @davidteymur showed up and proved himself the better man. My hats off to him. Important lessons to be learned as this adventure continues.

A post shared by Lando Vannata (@groovylando) on Mar 5, 2017 at 12:20pm PST

The victorious

Coming home to my babies?????? #daddy #daddyslittlegirl #dadlife #family

A post shared by Albert Morales -The Warrior- (@warrior135ufc) on Mar 5, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

I got the win i felt i could of done better also finished the fight but i got the win.. i felt my back was against the wall going in which added to the nerves but i dug deep. Straight back to training things to work on. We dont lose we learn, we win we learn.. i love you all and thank you all from the bottom of my hart for all the support x #UFC209 #DuelloSportsManagement #ScottishHitSquad #AviaSales #Reebok #PoweredByBooster #MMA #UFC #LasVegas #UK #Scotland #Glasgow

A post shared by Mark Godbeer (@markgodbeeruk) on Mar 4, 2017 at 6:44pm PST

Love u all

A post shared by Mark Godbeer (@markgodbeeruk) on Mar 4, 2017 at 8:41pm PST

A fighter fan boy, a thew shots with mma idols ?? #Reebok #UFC209

A post shared by Mark Godbeer (@markgodbeeruk) on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:45am PST

Waited 8 years for this moment #UFC209

A post shared by Mark Godbeer (@markgodbeeruk) on Mar 5, 2017 at 4:36pm PST

Eu irei suportar, todas as dores,enquanto houver alguém para eu proteger!! #ObrigadomeuDeus #Familia #Amigos #Fãs #Obrigadopelatorcidadetodos #MarajóBrothers #JacksonWinkMMA #Lovatototalfit #SoureMarajóParáBrasil #AlbuquerqueNewMexico #Semprevourepresentavcs

A post shared by Iuri Marajó (@iurimarajo04) on Mar 4, 2017 at 9:41pm PST

Had to dig deep for that one! #ufc209 #teamalphamale

A post shared by Darren Elkins (@darrenelkinsmma) on Mar 4, 2017 at 10:46pm PST

Mental toughness, self belief, and the fucking human will is a deadly combination! #thedamage #ufc209 #teamalphamale

A post shared by Darren Elkins (@darrenelkinsmma) on Mar 5, 2017 at 3:57pm PST

Job done, Thank You for support ???????? #ufc209 #ufc #lasvegas

A post shared by Marcin Tybura UFC fighter (@tyburamarcin) on Mar 5, 2017 at 10:17am PST

Family, Love these guys! @tussagb @azadstrikingcoach @zimmermanstrikingcoach @jockegbgmma @chadinspiremma @athletic.performance.training @jacksonwink_mma ????

A post shared by Alistair Overeem (@alistairovereem) on Mar 5, 2017 at 8:56pm PST

Thank you everyone for all of the love and support!! On cloud nine ? this is what dreams are made of. #HWPO

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Mar 5, 2017 at 2:50am PST

#teamalphamaleVSeverybody

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Mar 5, 2017 at 1:45am PST

Blurry but I don't care… #familia?

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Mar 5, 2017 at 7:05am PST

Had to rock a dress while in Vegas ????

A post shared by Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Mar 5, 2017 at 9:52am PST

@afflictionclothing came through clutch for your boy!! On to @lax_nightclub in Style!! #PARTYBUS @ufc #ufc209 is a wrap #AndStill COME JOIN ME!!!

A post shared by Tyron Woodley (@twooodley) on Mar 5, 2017 at 12:03am PST

The Champ is Here!!! @lax_nightclub Where are you!!!

A post shared by Tyron Woodley (@twooodley) on Mar 5, 2017 at 1:21am PST

You heard the champ @TWooodley, #UFC209 is in the books! #AndStill

A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Mar 4, 2017 at 11:40pm PST

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