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Bellator 233 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

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 Fridayโ€™s Bellator 233 event in Thackerville, Okla., 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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Glad I got some nice kicks in at least

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The victorious

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The smile says it all! Firstly, thankyou @lesliesmithmma and @bellatormma. Leslie, you are one tough cookie and we knew that coming in to this fight. Thanks for sharing the cage with me and putting on an entertaining fight for the crowd and everyone watching. . Coach @jamestehuna (๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ jokes) words canโ€™t describe the faith I have in having you guide me. I knew we would be a good partnership when we started working together and you havenโ€™t let me down. Everything you said during fight camp, fight week and right up until the fight was on point! Thanks again @mmacoachwink for honouring me with being in my corner. Iโ€™m lost for words with explaining just how much it means to have you help me ๐Ÿ™ My team back home @dhesi.avtaree, the guys and #GirlGang at @zoofitness.penrith for pushing me hard through camp. @meer_awny and team @ethos_performance_au changing the game with my S&C sessions ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ My RECOVERY team for getting my body through yet another tough camp @pinnaclehealthclinic @evolutionmc @physioinq_southpenrith @cryofitness @optimalspinechiropractic. . My major sponsors @musclebrosx @ahglassfencing @sparklingwhitesmile.castlehill @millionairegymwear @_dunegear.com_ I appreciate having you on board and having the support off such awesome companies and people who align with my values. . The following companies who provide valuable products and services @fitandhealthychef @flawlesslasersolutions @triplexindustries @shogunmartialarts @strykerecovery @champ_mouthguards @ao_fights @bluewavegroup_shellharbour. . My manager @chris_v973 @mmau_management we got us back to that title shot!. . @dee_c_shaw Thankyou for keeping me honest. Telling me the things I need to hear and donโ€™t want to hear. For your unconditional love and support with everything I do ๐Ÿ’• I love you. . Lastly, thankyou to the fans. Everyone who follows me and this journey. For all the messages and comments. Your support is greatly appreciated ๐Ÿ™. . #Bellator233

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