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 Friday’s Bellator 219 event in Temecula, Calif., 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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Love These Guys @tomgallicchio @f4mrfrench @coachjamiehuey #MyTeam #Coaches #BestBuddies Was a tough fight and the Decision didn’t go my way. I’ll heal up and get back to training . Thanks for everyone’s kind words in my DMs Gotta Love the Fight Game. Thanks for the Opportunity @bellatormma @rich_chou @janeestioko @aachampx #MMA

A post shared by Keith “K.O kid”Berry (@keithberry949) on Mar 30, 2019 at 12:42pm PDT

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So greatful to have the opportunity that was given to me this week from @bellatormma . Unfortunately we came up short. Best part is I now know i belong here! I made correctable mistakes and adjustments will be made. Big thanks 2 @koreshmmarus as well! Pleasure 2 share the cage with u sir. Love the support. Thank you so much

A post shared by Mike (@stujaspermma) on Mar 30, 2019 at 11:03am PDT

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Thank you @danielstraus for the battle. You sir are a class act and a great father. It was an honor to share the @bellatormma cage with you! The last year of my life has been a whirlwind, but for the better. I’m greatful for @themmalab, @henrycorralesmma , @eddie_cha , @hitmanmoret and the rest of the crew, also thankful for the love from my home gym for supporting me in SD.We had a great game plan and it was being executed well, let my guard down for a second and don’t remember anything after. This sport is a savage and will eat you alive, but it’s what you do to put yourself above that which will define you in the end.I WILL BE BACK, I LOVE YOU ALL #shithappens #illbeback #bellator #bellator219 #timetodothis #mma #boxing #jiujitsu #muaythai #makejiujitsuviolentagain #dynamicfastner #venum #lacenloop #questnutrition #kingstoncoffeeco #mergingvetsandplayers #alwaysupgrade #ftwr #lksdkitchen #warrhinoiscoming

A post shared by Shane Kruchten (@war_rhino) on Mar 29, 2019 at 9:37pm PDT

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Looking forward to getting back at it this week. My Veteran/Police Officer MMA program for Saturday is back on as well as helping the Little Ninjas!!! Mat theropy is the best theropy……never stop chasing your goals! #mattheropy #jiujitsu #gi #brownbelt #allianceeastlake #makejiujitsuviolentagain #staypositive #lifeisgood #warrhinoiscoming

A post shared by Shane Kruchten (@war_rhino) on Mar 30, 2019 at 2:45pm PDT