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 2 in Philadelphia, 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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Humble in victory and defeat. Shout out to my opponent @alexperezmma great fight. We exchanged Jerseys at the end. It’s all love and respect at the end of the day.

A post shared by Mark De La Rosa (@markdelarosamma) on Mar 30, 2019 at 1:23pm PDT

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One more fight, thank you all for support I will be back soon but way better! … Una pelea más, gracias a todos por el apoyo. Voy a trabajar más fuerte para mejorar! @kingsmma_hb @arthur.kings @ricardotestai @guilherme_guimma @muaythaimedellinoficial @da_rulk @ascended_athlete

A post shared by sabinamazo (@sabinamazo) on Mar 30, 2019 at 2:23pm PDT

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Words can’t explain my emotions right now, I am not a biased man and I can admit when I’m wrong but I am at a loss for words on how i lost that fight. I left it all out there for my boy and got hosed. Anyone who has followed my story knows my family needed this and it hurts to know it was taken from me. There was no issues with the weight but there was some outside variables on the night before weigh ins that will soon come out for your better understanding. But no excuses I gave it my all and I thank you all for the love and support, you all mean the world me. Thank you for the support.

A post shared by Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) on Mar 30, 2019 at 4:39pm PDT

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Algunas veces tu atrapas al oso, y otras el oso te atrapa a ti.! A seguir avanzando y mejorando.! Sometimes you got the bear, and someothers the bear got you.! I’ll keep moving foward and get better! #UFCPhiladelphia #ReebokPeru

A post shared by E L F U E R T E (@fuertebarzola) on Mar 31, 2019 at 4:07pm PDT

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On my way home to my girls, I didn’t win I’m bitterly disappointed heart broken in fact but this game is cruel S.O.B I’m going to take some time to think of what I really want to do next, speak to my family my team my friends. As soon as I know what im doing u will too, thank u all for the support it really does mean a lot. I’m a fighter, fighting is all I know

A post shared by rosstherealdeal (@rosstherealdeal) on Mar 31, 2019 at 1:44pm PDT

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Thank you Philadelphia… with a small detail I lost the fight last night , but I promise I will be back stronger than ever , the war is not over!!! . Thank you for all support and love guys ! . . É galera , com um pequeno erro perdi a luta ontem à noite , mal posso esperar para lutar novamente , a guerra não acabou!!! . Obrigado por todo apoio e torcida galera!

A post shared by Sheymon Moraes (@sheymonmoraes) on Mar 31, 2019 at 7:09am PDT

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Voltaremos mais forte!!!

A post shared by Sheymon Moraes (@sheymonmoraes) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:55pm PDT

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Great fight and hats off to emmet. I’ve slipped and fell in the game several times, and I’m always back on feet. See ya guys soon.

A post shared by Michael johnson (@menace155) on Mar 31, 2019 at 7:18am PDT

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This is not what I wanted tonight I want to say thank you to all of my true fans. I will be back! Stronger and better I’m going right back in the gym to fix my mistakes. @brianwright732 @ozzymma @gemstars_inc I love you guys! Tough times build strong people. @jackthejokermma respect! I shall return

A post shared by David Branch (@davidbranch32) on Mar 30, 2019 at 7:39pm PDT

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Victoria

A post shared by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Mar 31, 2019 at 11:38am PDT

The victorious

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Got the win last night, vs a tuff guy ( @markdelarosamma )! Thank you to my girlfriend, family, friends, teammates, coaches @perfecting_athletes sponsors the UFC and Sean Shelby. Without you guys I wouldn’t be able to do what I love! I love being able to represent Lemoore in the cage. See you guys at the next one – @mmajunkiedotcom @Virusintl @teamoyama @mmjcalifornia @milkandeggscom @suavecitopomade @fightcampconditioning @cnexswear @kanaka_worldwide @perfecting_athletes @alwaysreadymeals #Virusintl #mma #OldSchoolLemoore #559 #teamOyama #wrestling #mma #thedarkside #ocfightdoc #otc #attc #asics #olsonstyle #10thplanetirvine #ufc #cbd #125 #lemoore

A post shared by Alex perez (@alexperezmma) on Mar 31, 2019 at 6:53am PDT

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thank you to my team we did it @parrumpaatt @katelkubis @alexdavismma @americantopteam @macarraodossantos #ufcphiladelphia #ufc #ironlady #mma #trening #WMMA #camp #att #motivation #ukrainegirl #ukraine #bjj #kickboxingtraining #wrestling #miami #miamibeach #sport

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Mar 30, 2019 at 9:14pm PDT

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The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power. #motivation #ironlady #ufc #miami #mma #sportgirls ##healthylifestyle #headrushbrand #foods #protein #water

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Apr 1, 2019 at 12:22pm PDT

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Beauty is in the eye of the gazer. #beauty #ironlady #ufc #healthylifestyle #sportgirl #sportlife #foods #miami #modeling #ufc #headrushbrand #reebok #model

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Apr 1, 2019 at 4:14pm PDT

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A little bit of this a little bit of that not my favorite fight but a full blown fight it was but I’m fresh and ready to get back to it! Thank you to my opposite for the tuff fight if you thought we could do better your absolutely right so what’s next? @theterphouse @punchgunk @koreps @unitycounselingtexas @ballengeegroup @specimenfightgear @ufc @trendy_butler @cdpowertrain @travislutter @topnotchinnovation @jrosslaw @mercurychophousearlington @recoverdfw

A post shared by kevin holland (@trailblaze2top) on Apr 1, 2019 at 1:22am PDT

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Another win on my record (17-1) (2-0 in the UFC) couldn’t be happier i fought a technical and smart fight didnt get the finish but got the U.D. big thanks to my team and everybody who helped me get ready for this fight. Never stop never a step back always forward.

A post shared by Kevin Aguilar (@kevinaguilaraod) on Mar 31, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT

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My girlfriend is so amazing she came all the way out to Philadelphia just to see me in my 2nd fight in the UFC. I absolutely love you Lacy Blanchard cant wait for more amazing and fun trips with you

A post shared by Kevin Aguilar (@kevinaguilaraod) on Mar 31, 2019 at 1:46pm PDT

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To God be the Glory I told yaw what was gunna happen, jumped str8 out the hyper chamber on buddy #rochestersveryown all the love is always so surreal I got the best family friends and fans in the world #Toonsquad ima get back to all the messages in time I promise 2019 my year! Big ups to all my coaches @gregorychoplinofficial @drcpeacock @henrihooft @henrihooft @coachgjones @kamibarzini @hardknocks365 @ko.zone #ufc #mma #wrestling #savage #ko

A post shared by Desmond Green (@predatortoon) on Mar 31, 2019 at 11:04am PDT

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⠀ WHAT A FIGHT!! ⠀ QUE LUTA, UMA GUERRA! ⠀ Thanks @jagatt for the awesome fight! ⠀ ____________________________ ⠀ #thaibrasil #asteam #topfightagencia #muaythai #jiujitsu #mma #ufc #wmma #floripa #strawweight #dwtncs #ufcphiladelphia #contenderseriesbrasil #wmmarz

A post shared by Marina Rodriguez (@marinarodriguezmma) on Mar 30, 2019 at 7:50pm PDT

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⠀ A certeza vai ser sempre de que será uma guerra! ⠀ Com uma mão quebrada, o outro braço ferrado e sempre pra frente buscando a luta e saindo na porrada! ⠀ É pra isso que eu estou aqui, para LUTAR ATÉ O FINAL! ⠀ ⠀ ____________________________ ⠀ Apoiadores:⠀ @tafaroficial ⠀ @proqualityingleses ⠀ @regissantosfisioterapia ⠀ @fernando_moreira_nutri⠀ @drleonardoosteopata⠀ @diogomarques.pro⠀ @rexfighter⠀ @sportblock ⠀ @bravourbrazil ⠀ @influxfloripaingleses ⠀ @sheilabello.72 ⠀ @estetica.moriah ⠀ @sacolaodosingleses ⠀ @salaodebelezamyahair⠀ @complexoesportivoaquarius⠀ @gelobrasil ⠀ ⠀ Patrocínios/Sponsor: Direct ⠀ ____________________________ ⠀ #thaibrasil #asteam #topfightagencia #muaythai #jiujitsu #mma #ufc #wmma #floripa #strawweight #praiadosingleses #dwtncs #ufcphiladelphia #contenderseriesbrasil #wmmarz ⠀ ⠀

A post shared by Marina Rodriguez (@marinarodriguezmma) on Mar 31, 2019 at 12:12am PDT

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⠀ FOI INCRÍVEL! ⠀ Obrigada Filadélfia, thanks Philadelphia! ⠀ Na adrenalina ainda é já querendo lutar de novo, hahahaha, preciso consertar a lataria, e logo logo estaremos de volta! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ____________________________ ⠀ Apoiadores:⠀ @tafaroficial ⠀ @proqualityingleses ⠀ @regissantosfisioterapia ⠀ @fernando_moreira_nutri⠀ @drleonardoosteopata⠀ @diogomarques.pro⠀ @rexfighter⠀ @sportblock ⠀ @bravourbrazil ⠀ @influxfloripaingleses ⠀ @sheilabello.72 ⠀ @estetica.moriah ⠀ @sacolaodosingleses ⠀ @salaodebelezamyahair⠀ @complexoesportivoaquarius⠀ @gelobrasil⠀ ⠀ Patrocínios/Sponsor: Direct ⠀ ____________________________ ⠀ #thaibrasil #asteam #topfightagencia #muaythai #jiujitsu #mma #ufc #wmma #floripa #strawweight #praiadosingleses #dwtncs #ufcphiladelphia #contenderseriesbrasil #wmmarz

A post shared by Marina Rodriguez (@marinarodriguezmma) on Apr 1, 2019 at 8:23am PDT

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What a weekend! All I can say is that we left it ALL in the octagon Saturday night in Philadelphia. I couldn’t have asked for a better corner in @charlesrosamma You’re awesome, thanks for your help these past two weeks. Truly blessed for the team I have behind the scenes, ya’ll know who you are. Thanks to everyone sending love & support my way. Taking fights short notice is never ideal but I’ve never been one to back down from a fight, inside or outside of the cage. Thank you @mickmaynard2 and the @ufc for the opportunity, I am always grateful for the moments that I get to do what I love. Side note: I’m pretty sure we deserved a bonus for that war, buttttt I’ll take a fight in my motherland at #UFCMexico later this year instead!! . . . . . . #Grateful #UFCMexico #WMMA #TeamJag #NeverGiveUp #UFCPhiladelphia #UFCEspanol #PoweredbyBarwis #SmileandBelieve

A post shared by Jessica “Jag” Aguilar (@jagatt) on Mar 31, 2019 at 2:48pm PDT

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Chapter 2

A post shared by Super Sodiq Yusuff (@supersodiq) on Mar 30, 2019 at 5:42pm PDT

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Turn sound on APRIL FOOLS. I’m so let down right now thank you @jamalhardwork for staying solid. Didnt think @lloydirvin would still be questioning my character after 7 solid years of consistency

A post shared by Super Sodiq Yusuff (@supersodiq) on Apr 1, 2019 at 7:38am PDT

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What a crazy journey we are on! I am honored to have shared the octagon with you @karolinakowalkiewicz and thank you Philly for all the love! It set my heart on fire and made me wanna fly! From the lows to the highs, it’s all worth it in the end! I’m full of so much joy right now and I couldn’t have done it without the support of all of you! You’re the best!

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Mar 31, 2019 at 4:35am PDT

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ONE MILLION!!! This last week has been a roller coaster of emotion and I couldn’t have done it without all of you! Followers isn’t the right word to describe you all. You have encouraged me through my low’s, pushed me through the growing pains, embraced my sillness, celebrated my victories, and journeyed with me through it all. You all are a huge reason I am where am, and THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! I promise you, this is just the beginning my friends! We got some climbing to do! Let’s go get it! Love you all #MOMCHAMP #teamhottie #onemillion

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Apr 1, 2019 at 7:29am PDT

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The dream team!!! It really takes a team to achieve big dreams! Couldn’t do it without all of you! And all my teammates at home @joshuagomeznm @mmacoachwink @baratagb @smokin_joe_jwmma @gregjacksonmma @izzystylewrestling @doc.chandon @karatecutie @cut_diff3r3ntly @maximus452 @dranita.jwnutrition @dr.beauhightower @eatfitabq @teamturningpoint @onnit @drinkbodyarmor @cbdistillery_ @masteryaiyai @hollyholm @jonnybones @talie.pain @kay.la.roo @celinehaga @briannejhun @edenvonhell @lydiapwarren @jodieesquibel @callsign_silverback @rymarzfreitas @attitudelikeasunrise @gbsara_

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Apr 1, 2019 at 3:20pm PDT

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Y’all Must’ve Forgot! IM BACK!!! : @mmajunkiedotcom #victory #ufcphiladelphia #ko #ufcphilly #potn #teamemmett #joshemmett #ufcfightnight #916 #sacramentoproud #teamalphamale

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmettufc) on Mar 31, 2019 at 7:09am PDT

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#Repost @vanessaemmett – – – – – – Timeline of the last 13 months! When I walked into a Florida emergency room to find Josh, I had no idea the extent of his injuries. Josh suffered several facial fractures, head trauma, lost three teeth and was a high risk for losing his eye. For months, his future as a fighter would be uncertain. Josh never gave up. He was determined to get back to what he does best. With the help of friends, family, and the right medical professionals he was making a recovery. But something was missing? Josh and Dr. Ban Truong realized that they could improve the speed of Josh’s recovery with the development of @mastermind_supplement. MasterMind is a special supplement, unlike any other. For more information about MasterMimd please go to WWW.JOSHEMMETT.COM (link in my bio) #TheFightBack

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmettufc) on Mar 31, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT

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#Repost @vanessaemmett – – – – – – Exploring with my love #EmmetsWorldTour #WashingtonDC

A post shared by Josh Emmett (@joshemmettufc) on Apr 1, 2019 at 5:03pm PDT

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This is how happy I am right now! I put everything I have in to this sport and I think this celebration speaks for itself in terms of how much this means to me My family, friends, team, fans and sponsors, thank you so much! Support in and outside the gym is so imortant for a fighter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Also a big thank you to the @ufc and @davidbranch32 for the fight Let’s keep on grinding and work towards the next goal! #thejokerdominates #ufc #celebration #goals #happy #victory #fightersportnorge #briskebyosteopati #thejuiceryoslo #frontlineacademy #oslo #uddevalla #norge #sverige #mma #submission #jiujitsu #bjj

A post shared by jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) on Mar 30, 2019 at 10:29pm PDT

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These be the good ol’ days Ziggy

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