UFC on ESPN+ 31 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

UFC on ESPN+ 31 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

       

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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+ 31 in Las Vegas, 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 even

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Back in the lab very soon. I’m taking the next one to another level. The work will be put in. I will improve. @att.teamlima @attatl @barbourorthopaedics

A post shared by Cody Durden (@codydurden) on Aug 3, 2020 at 7:13am PDT

The defeated

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Thank you for the overwhelming support. Wasn’t the outcome we wanted but this is just the beginning. I will bring violent fights to the 135 division @ufc. The #AnomalyEra starts now @adamlerner_boxing @boltwrestling @kingkevincasey @chadsavagegeorge @blackhousemma @cmmafitness @jasonkhouse @iridiumsportsagency @shanefazen @boilingcrabhawaii @defendhawaii @mmjcalifornia @alwaysreadymeals #TeamHawaii #AnomalyArmy

A post shared by Vince Cachero (@vincetheanomaly) on Aug 2, 2020 at 3:53pm PDT

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Took the opportunity on 1 day notice. Not the result I wanted but I’ll be back. I thought I did enough to win but that won’t change anything. Gotta move forward and focus on what I can control, and that’s putting individuals out. Thanks to all the new haters I gained and to all my loyal supporters for the positive messages. Also much love to my management team @iridiumsportsagency and the @ufc for all the special treatment. Not every battle in life is won, but it’s okay because the war never ends. ⠀ ⠀ Aprovecha la oportunidad con 1 día de antelación. No es el resultado que quería pero volveré. Pensé que hice lo suficiente para ganar, pero eso no cambiará nada. Tengo que avanzar y centrarme en lo que puedo controlar, y eso es finalizar peleas. Gracias a los que odian y a todos mis fieles seguidores por los mensajes positivos. También mucho amor para mi equipo directivo @iridiumsportsagency y el @ufc por todo el trato especial. No todas las batallas en la vida se ganan, pero está bien porque la guerra nunca termina. #elhijodelotrolado #elmeximericano #champlife

A post shared by Johnny Muñoz (@kidkvenbo) on Aug 2, 2020 at 10:50am PDT

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Post fight thoughts: 1. I absolutely love this sport, love the challenges, love the growth and love the intense emotional process that coincides with the ups and downs of the journey. 2. Bobby is a great competitor and I wish him nothing but success going forward, unless we fight again 3. Fighting in a silent and empty arena is almost(almost) as fun as fighting in one packed to the gills with fans. 4. Literally having conversations with your opponent during the fight is like stacking mental warfare on top of the physical and I’m about to be doing that a whole lot more often actually hella fun. 5. My only injury last night is banging up my foot again from kicking, otherwise I’m feeling physically healthy, mentally sharp and emotionally resilient. 6. While I showed some good improvement in aspects of this match I also showed myself and my coaches more prominent holes that need addressing. 7. I think I’ll step away from the cage until early next year, I need to reset my focus and further cement certain technical aspects into my skill set that I’m executing in the gym and not yet transferring into the heat of the fight. 8. I choose to be the tortoise and not the hare in this game, and at the young age of 28 the finish line is still a long ways off Thanks for the war @bobbykinggreen Thanks to my coaches @nickursomma @harrystleger @eric_montoya505 @doc.chandon and teammates @jacksonsmma_acoma as well as my family and friends Thanks for the opportunities you’ve given us during this pandemic @danawhite @seanshelby and all of the amazing staff over at the @ufc P.S. My girlfriend brought a new dog into our family while I was gone on fight week, his names Trunks(black/white) and he’s basically cooler than the other side of my pillow. , &

A post shared by Lando Vannata (@groovylando) on Aug 2, 2020 at 6:58pm PDT

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Last night was rough. Everything that could’ve gone wrong went wrong. But I’m healthy and doing fine. Thank you to everybody hitting me up.even if i wasn’t able to respond i still see it and appreciate it. When opportunity comes knocking you gotta go for it. Fighting under these circumstances weren’t ideal for me and my preparation, but if u don’t take risks you’ll always have a thought of what if. Next time I’ll be prepared and ten times better. Shoutout to my boy @luquevicente always a class act from day one. Enjoy the moment my boy I’ll be seeing u again down the road. @ufc

A post shared by Randy Brown (@touchngo_) on Aug 2, 2020 at 10:19am PDT

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Well that was a rough night at the office..congratulations to Jenifer Maia..I’m so grateful for my family, friends and fans that are here to help pick me back up in this crazy life we all share. It’s a fight, everyday we all fight, but it’s not everyday it goes our way. Thanks to all the @ufc staff, the medics and docs at umc..oh and my knight in shining armour @bigwoodmma702 sorry for scaring you babe! #nevergiveup

A post shared by Joanne CalderWOOD (@badmofo_jojo) on Aug 2, 2020 at 6:51am PDT

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I’m ok everyone just need some stitches. Thank you for all your messages, love you all! Congrats to @derekbrunson tonight he did a great job. No excuses, it’s the fight game and I’ll be back! Blessed to have the support I have from everyone!

A post shared by Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan) on Aug 1, 2020 at 10:02pm PDT

The victorious

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I love this game. #ilovethisgame #imsopretty #pinnaclemma #iconmma #koreps #ilovemyjob #locs #ufc #featherweight #livingthedream #momentomori

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