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 X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes.
Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night 288 in Glendale, Ariz., 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.
The defeated: Jessie Rosas
The defeated: Rafa Garcia
The defeated: Drakkar Klose
The defeated: Djorden Santos
The defeated: Edgar Chairez
The defeated: Dan Ige
The defeated: Manon Fiorot
The defeated: Joseph Morales
The defeated: Jose Delgado
The victorious: Regina Tarin
The victorious: Curtis Blaydes
The victorious: Alexa Grasso
The victorious: Tommy McMillen
The victorious: Brandon Moreno
The victorious: Jean Silva
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 288
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