UFC on ESPN 13 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC on ESPN 13 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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 13 in Abu Dhabi, 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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Absolutely devastated. I lost a decision. Anybody that has ever seen any one of my fights post ufc and ufc will know that wasn’t me in there tonight. Not one bit! I missed weight the cut absolutely fucked me! I felt great before the fight but after the first few mins and take downs I literally couldn’t move my arms or legs I was done. I’ve never missed weight before and I’ve never performed like that. It was embarrassing on my behalf and I’m sorry to any fans that watched. Hats off to Jarrad and his team. I’ll be back with a bang next time, back to normal and better prepared with nutrition side of it because that’s just cost me the fight I should of dominated. #ufc #health #living #keepgrinding #embracethegrind #peaceandlove ✌🏻️ #mma #thaiboxing #boxing #judo #bjj #fitness #grappling #striking #kickboxing #k1 #strengthandconditioning #fightgame #fightlife #lightweight #worldchampion #trainhardstayhumble #teamworkmakesdreamswork #ufc #scramble #nogi #liverpool #lifting #weights

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Now the dust has settle I’d like to firstly thank everyone at the @ufc for their unbelievable efforts on getting these events on in the middle of the worse pandemic to hit during our lifetimes. And giving us the opportunity and privilege to compete on #fightisland🌴 Absolute class job as always!! Congratulations to my opponent he fought a great fight getting the W. I came up short and it’s a tough pill to swallow I’m not going to lie, especially when I didn’t even get out of the starting block. But no excuses that’s how this game is sometimes your on top of of the world flying high and other times your lower than low. As a wise man once said to me “you’ll be going to an after party where there’s 50% of happy people and 50% of sad people.” However I’m not one to shy away from adversity, you can’t get through life without a few set backs. At this level the margins are just so close that anyone can beat anyone on that given day, one mistake and it’s a win or lose. I’m going to enjoy a week off with the mrs then back to the gym to keep improving the skill set for the next camp. Thank you to all my coaches and training partners, thank you to my family and friends and a massive thank you everyone on here for all the support and lovely messages. 🙏🏻

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This past 2 years has been tough and most energy and spiritual drench ever but I can’t use that as an excuse for my horrible performance on Wednesday. I should have watched my diet and trained well and took care of myself as an Athlete but I didn’t do any of those and that’s shame on me. I wanted to get In there so bad that I didn’t care how I look cuz the past 2 years I felt like I didn’t have any freedom as a human. All I can say is I’m sorry to all my family and dear friends and my true fans. Sorry to disappoint you all. But you will never see that pathetic Razak again. Ever!! To be the best you need to accept the fact that you’re not the best and have the will to strive to be better than anyone you face. Thank you all for your support!

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First of all thank you to the all at @ufc for moving heaven and earth for allowing us the opportunity to compete whilst in the middle of a pandemic on such an amazing stage. Second of all congratulations to Talia on getting the W! Tonight I came up short, and it’s a really tough place to be when you give everything to your craft. However I’m not one to shy away from a bit of adversity either, so At this level the margins are so close and tonight was talias night and not mine. I’ll let it hurt for a little bit, and I’ll be back in the gym on Monday to keep improving. Heads held high, I’ll still keep turning up and Improving with every camp! For the kind messages of support thank you. And to the not so kind, have a day off will ya. Gonna have a week off this, so I’ll catch you all soon 💙 No Rain No Flowers 💐 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙

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The victorious

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Not many get to say that they travel the world doing what they live for a living, always grateful to be living the dream every day. We had a tough 10 days from start to finish, between being stuck in the hotel room isolating for 5 days, to sleeping through the day and training through the night, to adapting to the heat to opponent changes and everything else, but no excuses we got it done! I want to thank first my coaches @richard.shore @carlbopparker for getting me through the last 10 days from start to finish, they do more for me than I could ever thank them for. Also my coaches back home @thelockettman @somkiatchokkuea @greg_callow10 for all the hours of hard work they put into me year round! And also to my nutritionist John Williams of @proathletesupps for getting me in shape and always having my nutrition on point, everyone found the weigh cut tough on fight island but working with John helped me through it and got me to those scales on weight! I want to give a massive thanks to my girlfriend @kaydiedavies @alysshoree @lisashore68 , my family, friends and army of supporters for all the support you constantly give me outside of the gym and cage. I wouldn’t be able to do this without any of you, it is really overwhelming and humbling to see the support I receive each and every fight! I want to thank all my team mates for the last 7 weeks at @shoremixedmartialarts who have helped to get me fight ready in time for this fight especially under trying circumstances, and I can’t wait to return the favour! Special mention to my boy @brettjohnsmma who is going to smash it this weekend too🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and also @scottyp102 @levi_batch for stepping in when and as I needed! Also a massive thank you to all my sponsors for their support for this fight and the London card that got cancelled – @leebatchelor5 B&B Garage, @tatamifightwear @weekendoffender @proathletesupps @djc_build @refuelnutrition @420cbdrange @subway_ukireland @candourtalent Davies Property Dev @hydro_protect @cardiffevolve @mathewmcc4rthy As far as what’s next, I’m gonna take a few days to rest with my loved ones and friends, then get back to work and see what next. The tank rolls on🔥

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Thanks for greetings❤️❤️ მადლობა გულშემატკივრობისთვის❤️ Спасибо всем за поздравления ❤️ Это важная победа для меня , я была голодна до побед 😈 всем кто помогал мне в моей подготовке! Всего за один месяц я смогла подготовиться в этот сложный для всего мира период @akhmat_mma @za.vismuradov_95 @corvoscombat ❤️❤️❤️ вы не представляете сколько труда пришлось вложить что бы уложиться в эти сроки teşekkür hocam @bdbicer Ахмат сила 💪🏻 отдельное спасибо Максу который остался после своего дебюта и помогал нам во многом @maxim_grishin_officially 👍🏻👍🏻

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50 geeeees baby 🤣

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Alhamdhulillah I did it. As I planned from day one that I’ll be in the UFC some day and show my skills and ability to the world,. Alhamdhulillah for this opportunity & success, all praise to God for enabling me to do what I love for a living. Thank you to my beautiful wife and son for being my motivation as always. Being away from them is always hard but that’s my motivation to get that win & make them proud. Thank you to my coaches @shaun.sully_ @zaidgerber @fitcoachfranky @tam_khan @radatarikhaubert and team mates #Milano @ramzi_yahia @moise.rimbon @anas_siraj_mounir @mahdi_hammouda_official @majdi1989 @aminmartialarts @omararrab @abdulmalik6399 #Chalid @shiihan #Victor @luc_judo_coach . For pushing me, working a strategy regularly and getting me used to the format with no fans cageside. We trained so hard that I was ready for anything in that cage. To all the sparring partners and fighters from across the region who came to help also. We united with other gyms and went as one team. I feel grateful that the whole country was behind me. Thank you so much to the amazing country of the UAE for allowing me to represent them on the biggest stage alongside my homeland of Tunisia. I did this for all of you. We put the uae on the map and inshallah we are here to stay. Thank you to all my sponsors @nvnmotorworks @proteinhouse1 @alzahrahospitaldubai @eyequartereyewear and my management team @mtkglobal for always looking after me and wanting the best for me. They are the best management team in the world. I’m very happy with the win but I am a professional and I still want to improve, I’ll be back training in a few days working on my mistakes with my head coach @shaun.sully_ and ready for the next challenge. God bless you all the support. I am Sorry I cannot reply to you all individually but I appreciate every message and post. Love you all Sniper

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@suzesuzeq has been a part of the @ufc for a while and takes care of staff and fighters. She is battling cancer. Please help and donate! The link is in my profile and hers as well. Thank you!! Posted @withregram • @suzesuzeq Hi guys , I made this video because I need your help. I have a battle in front of me – I will win – there is NO OTHER OPTION ! #fuckcancer 💕GOFUNDME Link in Bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️ 🙏🏽 thank you. Venmo: @suzesuzeq So update – my cancer has come back- and its decided to be stage four in multiple places throughout my body – however … I am #positive and certain I can beat this we are fighting this naturally and with #Homopathic base. I hope I have your blessing and love thru this fight I’m in! I know everyone has been going thru much struggle with covid and just life in general- so I #appreciate you all very much and any help or share you can give Im grateful! . ♥️♥️♥️ #weareallfighters #ufc #ilovemyjob #ilovemylife #blessed #gratitude #MBC #Stage4BreastCancer #BreastCancer #Thriver #YoungBreastCancer #Hope @thrivegang @rethinkbreastcancer @breastcancersupportfund #hapiness #Radicalremission #heal #healthylifestyle #positivethinking #positiveenergy #Prayer

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