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 288 event in Newark, N.J., 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.
The defeated
The defeated: Braxton Smith
The defeated: Marina Rodriguez
I made it into the top 3 of one of the fiercest divisions in the UFC and I had great moments in my career, facing great opponents! I’m sure defeats won’t erase everything I’ve done, everything I’ve worked and conquered to date, because I know that getting here isn’t for everyone!
— Marina Rodriguez🇧🇷 (@wmmarz) May 7, 2023
I thank everyone who is always in our crowd! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HFJFARHNxf
— Marina Rodriguez🇧🇷 (@wmmarz) May 7, 2023
The defeated: Rolando Bedoya
The defeated: Drew Dober
In the fight game, the highs are glorious, and the lows are excruciating. But what’s does is done. I haven’t been TKOd in a long time, and now I have the privilege to make some deep changes and perform a beautiful comeback.
— Drew Dober (@DrewDober) May 8, 2023
Now since I lost by TKO, I wonder if Paddy would want to fight now? 🤷♂️
— Drew Dober (@DrewDober) May 8, 2023
However, in seriousness. What opponent in the lightweight division do you see me making incredible violence with next?
— Drew Dober (@DrewDober) May 8, 2023
The defeated: Diego Lopes
The defeated: Gilbert Burns
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
Muhammad Ali
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 8, 2023
Shoutout to @bullyb170 great win! Wish you nothing but the best, go get the title!
Stop the hate and start to appreciate! #ufc288 pic.twitter.com/TivMmzWFdQ
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 7, 2023
The defeated: Henry Cejudo
The victorious
The victorious: Claudio Ribeiro
The victorious: Ikram Aliskerov
The victorious: Virna Jandiroba
The victorious: Khaos Williams
The victorious: Kennedy Nzechukwu
The victorious: Matt Frevola
The victorious: Charles Jourdain
The victorious: Movsar Evloev
The victorious: Yan Xiaonan
The victorious: Belal Muhammad
The victorious: Aljamain Sterling
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 288.
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