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UFC on ESPN+ 26 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 Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 26 event in Auckland, New Zealand, 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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Crazy…I don’t really have words. I felt amazing this camp, felt an overwhelming sense of calm this fight week. I’ve moved to @elevationfightteamco and have made growth and found myself and was ready to show the world. Unfortunately I got caught and was unable to show y’all this time. But I will next time ✊🏽 Thank you to my coaches @seanmaddenmuaythai @christzen1 @dave_zabriskie and all my coaches back home. These men have coached me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I can’t wait to continue to work wit them. Thank you to my teammates grindin wit my everyday. Thank you to @pedritaprvtufc my opponent for stepping in short notice. Thank you to @mickmaynard2 and the @ufc always for the opportunity. Thank you to my family and friends and my fans. It’s an honor to be out here reppin as one of the only black queer Jamaican women on this stage. My heart hurts but I’ve made sacrifices for my fight career and I’ve only just begun wit one of the best gyms in the world. The work continues. I love you all, even y’all hatin ass folks in my DMs too 😉😘✌🏽.

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Sooo… Wanna race? ☘️ 🐉

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The victorious

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WE DIIID IT! #UFCAUCKLAND

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…Moral of the story keep following your dreams!

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Much Aroha New Zealand and thank you for your Mana .

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The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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