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 235 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

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I gassed hard in there. Had an adrenaline dump. I passed out during the weight cut and my body shut down in the first round. I’m sorry to my friends family and fans. Send love to @diegonightmaresanchezufc he’s a true legend. This was a nightmare come true for me. I promise I’ll be back soon and better

A post shared by Mickey Gall (@mickeygall) on Mar 2, 2019 at 7:16pm PST

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De parte de mi Familia y mia les agradezco todo su apoyo y sigo contando con el , esto apenas va empezando from my family and mine, thanks for all your support, this is just beginning ! #VivaMexico #AKAfamily #WrestlingPrepGang #VivaAguascalientes #CA #Tlalne #UFC #TurbosCrew #TeamTurbo

A post shared by Turbo (@turboperezufc) on Mar 3, 2019 at 10:22pm PST

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First off I want to say thanks to my wife, kids and family, coaches, teammates, friends, and fans! I will continue to live as a champion inside and outside of the octagon and surround myself with championship likewise personals. There is no doubt in my mind that I always show up, I bust my ass inside and outside the octagon and bring in my world class A Game and championship mindset. I feel sometimes I suffer these set backs because God knows I’m that type of person who will learn and comeback stronger and do something bigger, greater than myself, and find strength in the struggle. I hold my head high like a champion knowing what my limitless capabilities are. I would like to ask @ufc @danawhite @seanshelby for a quick return in June for Chicago with a game opponent who wants to fight, so I can get back to winning ways! I’m blessed to walk out of the fight happy, healthy, and in great spirit! I’ll be back in the gym after this week and ready to return with something big! Thanks for all the love and support it means the world to me! God bless everyone, and at the end of the day numbers don’t lie people love tuning in to watch human highlight reel knockout artist-Jeremy Stephens

A post shared by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) on Mar 4, 2019 at 11:55am PST

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Happy birthday @diamondautosport_moe after party with @zaynsilmi @ahmad_diamonds @sammthemanager @ash911_ @hydebellagio

A post shared by Cody Garbrandt (@cody_nolove) on Mar 3, 2019 at 1:54am PST

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Kill or be Killed that’s how this shit goes!

A post shared by Cody Garbrandt (@cody_nolove) on Mar 4, 2019 at 3:52pm PST

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Respect. Congrats Weili @ufc

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Mar 2, 2019 at 9:03pm PST

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Grateful Thank you for all your wonderful comments and messages. I owe a lot of thanks to all of my coaches and training partners this camp. Special thanks to @mikeyrod_fight_science @parrumpaatt @santos_team @darustrong @istelanunesmma Thank you for the countless hours of learning, growing, and friendship. Love you guys!

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Mar 3, 2019 at 12:34pm PST

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A post shared by Tyron Woodley (@twooodley) on Mar 4, 2019 at 6:23am PST