UFC on ESPN+ 19 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 on ESPN+ 19 in Tampa, Fla., 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
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Gotta give it to Mike. Dude hits hard. This was me when I got to the hospital last night. I got rocked the first round and just couldn’t recover, I’m sorry to everyone I let down. I’m better than this. I was prepared to fight Brok Weaver, but when that fight fell through last minute, I just wanted to fight, so I accepted this fight. I’m a fighter. It’s in my blood. I was hungry to get in there. Y’all need to go listen to the song called “Hard Love” by @needtobreathe. It’s motivating and encouraging. No matter how down you get, just tell yourself…”down but not out.” What a great song. Jesus is so good y’all. I walked out of that cage with no injuries at all after all the punishment I took. Anyone have good remedies for a speedy recovery? . . “Trading punches with the heart of darkness. Going to blows with your fear incarnate. Never gone until it’s stripped away. A part of you has gotta die today. In the morning you gon’ need an answer. Ain’t nobody gonna change the standard. It’s not enough to just feel the flame, you’ve gotta burn your old self away. Hold on tight a little longer. What don’t kill ya, makes ya stronger. Get back up, ’cause it’s a hard love. You can’t change without a fallout. It’s gon’ hurt, but don’t you slow down. Get back up, ’cause it’s a hard love. You know the situation can’t be right, when all you ever do is fight. But there’s a reason that the road is long. It takes some time to make your courage strong.” . . #ufc #ufctampa #theyounglion #heartofalion #neverquit
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Hello everyone just a quick check in. Took the day to be with my family and my thoughts. Not gonna lie, I’m sad and that’s ok. It’s all good. Just a couple of black eyes… We prepared for victory but that’s the fight game. Yesterday wasn’t my night. As in life when things don’t go our way we say to ourselves “if only” or “what if this, and what if that”.. I’m there right now and I could replay the fight in my mind a million times, but the moment has passed and moving forward is the only direction we go. I have so many things to be grateful for. My husband, my daughter, my family, my friends, my coaches, my teammates, my fans all around ther world, and this beautiful life! Thank you for all the love and energy you give me. It’s a game of inches and I will be back. Thank you @joannajedrzejczyk for sharing the octagon with me and congratulations on your victory. @joshuagomeznm #ufctampa #momchamp
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The victorious
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UHUUUUU Obrigada obrigada obrigada! Todo trabalho duro, toda dedicação, todo não , todo choro, toda saudade, tudo, TUDO vale a pena quando se ama o que faz e quando se tem um propósito. O meu propósito, não é ser só campeã, eu quero ser exemplo. Exemplo de que se você realmente quiser algo e batalhar de todo o seu coração você PODE conseguir! As vezes não no tempo que você quer, mas continue acreditando, trabalhando, sendo correto consigo mesmo e com outros que você vai colher! E mais uma vez OBRIGADA Põe um sorrisão no seu rosto e vai buscar o que é seu! #Deusétop #godfirst . UHUUUUU Thank you thank you thank you! All the hard work, all the dedication, all the no, all the crying, all the longing, everything, EVERYTHING is worth it when you love what you do and when you have a purpose. My purpose is not just to be champion, I want to be an example. Example that if you really want something and fight with all your heart you CAN achieve it! Sometimes not the time you want, but keep believing, working, being right with yourself and others that you will reap! And once again THANK YOU Put a smile on your face and go get what’s yours! @marcelofamilyribas @mirellylimborco @arthurribaspersonal @marcellyribas @alexdavismma @parrumpaatt @andersonfrancamt @conansilveira @danlambertatt @americantopteam @coachevertonvv @ufc_brasil @mickmaynard2 @prisbjdavis @tatipoloniato #ufc #ufctampa #ufcwoman #bjj #nogi #judo #champion #blessed #Godsplan #abencoada #grataadeus
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UFC on ESPN+ 19 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media