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 Bellator 221 event in Rosemont, Ill., 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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I think I look even better now! Haha but for real that was a disappointmenting performance from me. A huge congratulations to Tywan for the unrelenting pressure. He did not let me play my game and that is my fault for letting that happen. I will come back stronger and better from this. I love this sport and I love the struggle. I’m a martial artist first and because of that I will always improve and show respect even in defeat. Thank you all for the support and next time it will be a W!

A post shared by James Michael Lee Bennett (@jamesbennettmma) on May 11, 2019 at 7:27pm PDT

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If I had to take 1 L in my career I’m glad it was to this warrior @phenomlima an amazing martial artist and person. I felt like I was in control the whole fight, made a mistake by standing up incorrectly and at this level it only takes 1 bad choice, and I paid for it. But im still smiling and even more motivated to get back in the cage and correct this mistake. Thank you to everyone that have sent such positive messages and another thank you to the haters fuelling my drive just like Arnold Schwarzenegger “I’ll be back”

A post shared by Michael Page (@michaelvenompage) on May 12, 2019 at 5:46am PDT

The victorious

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It was a good night …. what’s up @50cent u ready for the tournament? . . . . . #mma #muaythai #bjj #wrestling #kickboxing #boxing #bellatormma #bellator #fitness #taekwondo #life #fightlife #ufc #flight1125 #ohio #florida #fightclub #bellator #paramountnetwork #dazn #boxing #warehousewarriors #cleveland

A post shared by Tywan “Air Claxton” (@tclax149) on May 11, 2019 at 10:33pm PDT

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The love was real … #flight1125 . . . . . . #mma #muaythai #bjj #wrestling #kickboxing #boxing #bellatormma #bellator #fitness #taekwondo #life #fightlife #ufc #flight1125 #ohio #florida #fightclub #bellator #paramountnetwork #dazn #boxing #warehousewarriors #cleveland

A post shared by Tywan “Air Claxton” (@tclax149) on May 13, 2019 at 9:12am PDT

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Still Rock Hard from last night… I hope I can get this #Foner through airport security. @bellatormma @dazn_usa Thank you to all my sponsors for coming on this journey with me! @engageind @oakgrovetechnologies @butcherboxsports @prowrestlingtees And my amazing team! @joshraff_ @robsboxing4fitness @yborcitybjj @drivemma @davebautista @rubyse @catalinahager @mr_egbuka @theee_bentley and many more! Each one of you were in there with me last night!! • • • #bellator #mma #prowrestling #swag

A post shared by Jack Swagger (@realjackswagger) on May 12, 2019 at 6:58am PDT

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“Like a finger pointing a way to the moon. Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory” -Bruce Lee @catalinahager @robsboxing4fitness @joshraff_ @yborcitybjj @rubyse @bellatormma @dazn_usa • • • #mma #wresting #prowrestlingtees #wwe #swag #bellator #team #fights

A post shared by Jack Swagger (@realjackswagger) on May 13, 2019 at 12:32pm PDT

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I spread my wings and I fly so just sit back and watch how hi !!! @bellatormma @snickers #bodyshopvseverybody #blessed #godisgood #younggoat #wheresmybelt #kingme #imnotmyself

A post shared by AJ McKee (@ajmckee101) on May 13, 2019 at 11:01am PDT

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Thank you God! We got it done tonight! Thank you all for your support, I appreciate you all for the love! One more to go! Obrigado meu Deus! Agradeço pelo apoio e mensagens de todos!

A post shared by Douglas Lima (@phenomlima) on May 12, 2019 at 12:11am PDT

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To my mom and wife, I love you so much! Happy Mother’s Day and for all you awesome moms out there! feliz dia das mães pra todas! Te amo mãezinha! Te amo baby!

A post shared by Douglas Lima (@phenomlima) on May 12, 2019 at 5:51pm PDT

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Thank you Chicago! What an amazing week this was! God bless! @thefoxidentity

A post shared by Douglas Lima (@phenomlima) on May 13, 2019 at 10:07am PDT

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THE Champ Champs! We did it together! This was for my family, for my team, for Brazil and everyone out there who supports us! Thank you! #Bellator221 #pitbullbrothers #THEChampChamp Os Champ Champs! Nós conseguimos isso juntos! Essa conquista foi pra minha família, minha equipe, pro Brasil e todos aqueles que nos apoiam! Obrigado!

A post shared by Patricio Freire Official (@patriciopitbull) on May 11, 2019 at 9:18pm PDT

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Never and in no way allow anyone to say you’re not capable! If you believe, go until the end, some day you’ll get there(Paraphrasing Ayrton Senna). Nunca e de forma alguma, permita que alguem diga que você não é capaz! Se você acredita, vá ate o fim, um dia você chega lá (parafraseando Ayrton Senna).

A post shared by Patricio Freire Official (@patriciopitbull) on May 12, 2019 at 9:08am PDT

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The Champ Champs! Thank you @piavpn for the support! #Repost @piavpn @get_reposter That is one fierce looking competitor. And the guy in the back looks pretty tough too! @patriciopitbull #MMA #bellator221

A post shared by Patricio Freire Official (@patriciopitbull) on May 12, 2019 at 1:21pm PDT

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