UFC President Dana White may not read the Internet, as he often says, but for a majority of the MMA community, the sport lives and breaths through websites, forums and, perhaps most importantly, social media.
Fighters interact with fans, each other and others through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which help outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes.
Following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 46 event at The O2 in Dublin, several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners and 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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My #AlphaBrain has made #UFCDublin soo much better thanks @thebobbyrosales @GetOnnit @Onnit #gremlintime #hardworkpays—
?SAMPO? (@JSampoMMA) July 19, 2014
@DK_MMA41 thanks for the support man. Means alot. This is just a speed bump, I'll still be grinding. #gremlintime #hardworkpays—
?SAMPO? (@JSampoMMA) July 20, 2014
“@jdmcMMA: @donnybrookcody you are my hero and still my favorite fighter….and a helluva good guy as well. Hope to see you fight again!” :)—
Cody Donovan (@donnybrookcody) July 20, 2014
Disappointed with the loss and my performance. But happy to have been fighting in Dublin. Crazy crowd! #UFCDublin @UFC_UK @ufc—
Tor Troeng (@ThorTheHammer) July 19, 2014
Very proud of @MikeTheManKing for a great performance and doing his part to deliver The Fight of The Night #UFCDublin—
Lex McMahon (@lexmcmahonMMA) July 19, 2014
Thank you to the #beardedbrigade ,my family, and friends for always being there. I love you more than life itself. http://t.co/Aa54UJqULv—
Mike King (@MikeTheManKing) July 20, 2014
Brilliant night out @PendredMMA his gf @MicheleMcGrathx and my love @ElizabethBland9 #brothersInArms #FOTN #dublin http://t.co/SyBudS0nJO—
Mike King (@MikeTheManKing) July 20, 2014
@UFC_UK @UFC_Ireland was amazing fact! Good fight @NeilSeeryMMA u deserved the win hope you continue a good run in the future—
Phil Harris ufc (@Philharrismma) July 20, 2014
Will this cast help a broken knuckle? Half cast loose as anything? http://t.co/l1R2KReRTm—
Phil Harris ufc (@Philharrismma) July 20, 2014
came back Japan—
NAOYUKI KOTANI (@naoyuki_kotani) July 21, 2014
@One_Punch it was an honor and a privilege to have @unclecreepymma fight you. What a great fight,… instagram.com/p/qpacqfzB2F/—
Jason House (@IridiumSports) July 19, 2014
@Unclecreepymma matey I wish you all the best in the future and hope you get that title shot ??—
Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 19, 2014
Man im so gutted this morning ?? not sure whats next for me now but thanks to everyone for the support ?? life goes on—
Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 20, 2014
@Chrisqueen7: @One_Punch maybe the wsof or maybe onefc”
lol I'm not cut matey I'm still in the @ufc where I belong ??—
Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 20, 2014
At the Jameson Distillery in Dublin with these goof balls. #barrelmansfeast @jamesonpub http://t.co/XbyngdBID4—
James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) July 20, 2014
Thanks everyone for support #DBelieve thanks everyone for support #rpbjj #famiky—
Diego Brandao (@DiegoBrandaoMMA) July 19, 2014
@TheNotoriousMMA congrats man !! #UFCDublin—
Diego Brandao (@DiegoBrandaoMMA) July 19, 2014
Felling good already to go back to the gym #godbless i will see u guys next time #UFCFightNight #DBelieve—
Diego Brandao (@DiegoBrandaoMMA) July 20, 2014
Thank you very much@NeonDublin—
Patrick Holohan (@PaddyHolohanMMA) July 21, 2014
Post fight pint with some of my Irish homies. My liver might not be happy but I'm loving this place! http://t.co/XaIAwhhxSd—
Trevor Smith (@trevorsmithmma) July 20, 2014
I just changed my life tonight.—
Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) July 19, 2014
I am so unbelievably happy!! But @danawhite ran back stage to me after the fight and I think he is actually even more excited than me!—
Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) July 19, 2014
4 wins out of 4 tonight. All stoppages. John Kavanagh is the man! instagram.com/p/qpnbLwDyTq/—
Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) July 19, 2014
It's the little touches that make the difference. Thanks to @thegibsonhotel for looking after us so well this week. http://t.co/iMmKIVc1vr—
Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) July 20, 2014
@marcgoddard_uk I only spoke the truth. Thank you! I'm always delighted to hear you're reffing my fights, I know I'm in the best hands.—
Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) July 21, 2014
Team support the t shirt says it all mad pox http://t.co/u5qXMNp6sx—
Neil 2 Tap Seery (@NeilSeeryMMA) July 20, 2014
Unbelievable atmosphere last night and the reception was breath taking! Irish fans are the loudest pound4pound!! http://t.co/hmmun84Qa3—
STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) July 20, 2014
@DiegoSanchezUFC I don't need no home advantage!! Anywhere at all.—
STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) July 21, 2014
Thank you guys for all the love! I wouldn't be anything without my fans friends family and @teamoyama… instagram.com/p/qpZcFXTFsp/—
Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 19, 2014
Goddamn that was fun. Thank you @one_punch for being such a good man. instagram.com/p/qpbAW6TFvJ/—
Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 19, 2014
It's been swell Dublin… Can't put in words how awesome this place is but I gotta go home and see my family. Love you guys, Cheers!—
Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 20, 2014
@One_Punch I'll get it in time. Don't mind waiting and earning my turn : )—
Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 20, 2014
Just watching my fight. Lots to work on. I'll see you guys at the gym ; )—
Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 21, 2014
@TheNotoriousMMA mission accomplished!!! ?????? http://t.co/D26i4tBEWK—
Lorenzo Fertitta (@lorenzofertitta) July 19, 2014
Good lord @TheNotoriousMMA is a bad motherfucker—
Joe Rogan (@joerogan) July 19, 2014
@Schwarzenegger Thank you so much Arnold!! Glad you liked the show!! Hopefully see you again soon my friend, thank you!!—
Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 20, 2014
@DiegoBrandaoMMA Thank you for the fight Diego!! All the best with your career in the future my friend!!—
Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 20, 2014
Job done @PaddyHolohanMMA @PendredMMA @GunniNelson @TheNotoriousMMA #UFCDublin http://t.co/iwnuz1beEv—
Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 19, 2014
For more on UFC Fight Night 46, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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