UFC 185 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 185 event in Dallas, 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

Congrats to Ryan Benoit I'll take this loss like a man and be back best believe that . Texas thanks for all the love .

— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) March 15, 2015

Didn't go our way in Dallas but still wanna give a big shoutout some of the nicest people I've met. Awesome city✊

— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) March 15, 2015

I want to thank all my friends, family, and fans that support me when i win or lose.it means alot. fight just was not my best. Bad cut

— Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) March 15, 2015

:/ http://ift.tt/1BJuU3t

— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) March 15, 2015

Broken arm with no pain meds…..oh well guess I gotta man up

— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) March 15, 2015

All you can do is fight, not run, need to join a track meet, next time pow, pow, thank for the support love the fans http://t.co/2yk2llODD9

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) March 15, 2015

I just talked to @roynelsonmma to see if he is ok and he just asked me for another fight ASAP!!! That guy is not HUMAN!! Toughest guy EVER!!

— Dana White (@danawhite) March 15, 2015

I have amazing friends and fans I sincerely appreciate your support. I'll be back stronger than ever very soon…… #fact

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) March 15, 2015

Congrats @RdosAnjosMMA you fought a great fight.

— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) March 15, 2015

The victorious

Thanks to @Firas_Zahabi and @MarioPereiraMMA for all their help this evening was second to none!

— Joseph duffy (@Duffy_MMA) March 15, 2015

Also thanks to @LOCKloaded for takin care of the cut!! What a night thank you all for the support #UFC185

— Joseph duffy (@Duffy_MMA) March 15, 2015

Adrenaline was pumping. I respect Pettis and his camp very very much they have a great group.
Was a long long lay off for me. @ufc

— Ryan Benoit (@BabyfaceBenoit) March 15, 2015

I'm not Twitter savvy, but just want to thank everybody for the love #glorytoGod

— Beneil Dariush (@beneildariush_) March 15, 2015

"Let's just say, 'fear was not a factor' today." "How dare you." http://t.co/5RVgWPetGd

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) March 15, 2015

Sorry, Roger. #UFC185 http://ift.tt/1BJuUAl

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) March 15, 2015

“@kristiejpearson: So proud of my ❤️ @RossTheRealDeal through ups and downs 👊 my ride or die. Congrats 😘 love u beautiful 😘😘

— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 15, 2015

THANK YOU for all of your support! ¡GRACIAS por todo su apoyo! #UFC185

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 15, 2015

Believe in your dream. You can do anything. #UFC185. #besomebody.

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 15, 2015

Victory!!! But I do have a thick lip and a black eye! Roy Nelson is one tough cookie!
Thank you coaches & fans! @UFC http://ift.tt/1AsNaKi

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) March 15, 2015

We got the W!! @MonsterEnergy https://t.co/7gRBca19fm http://ift.tt/1BJuV7v

— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) March 15, 2015

Thankful to the team I have behind me! Marc Laimon @ARAM_TTD @KennyMonday @steventhewarman Tony Cabello http://ift.tt/1BJuUAv

— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) March 15, 2015

Hey @Showtimepettis it was an honor sharing the cage with you. You are a great fighter and I have nothing but respect for you @ufc

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 15, 2015

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