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 Fight Night 125 event in Belem, Para, Brazil, 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

Nothing but respect for my opponent. Caught me on his good day. No excuses want to thank my team, family And friends for all the support . Love you guys.

A post shared by Joseph Morales (@bopojoseph) on Feb 3, 2018 at 5:56pm PST

I'm ok. Just a bad night at the office. Still blessed that I get to go home tomorrow to beautiful family. #stillblessed

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:37pm PST

Either you win or you learn. I’m just getting started! #Lionheart

A post shared by Anthony "Lionheart" Smith (@anthonysmithufc) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:38pm PST

Caí de nuevo, lo lamento x la gente que me apoya. Pero no me quedaré con la cabeza abajo, gracias a todos por el cariño el mundo no se detendrá así que hay que seguir. Gracias de nuevo familia, equipo, amigos, fans

A post shared by Marlon chito Vera (@chitoveraufc) on Feb 3, 2018 at 9:43pm PST

I here some ppl questioning why I took the fight still with him missing weight by such a large amount and showing up almost 30 lbs over fight day, listen Fighters fight, and I’m a Fighter, anybody, anywhere, any circumstance, this is my life, no risk no reward. Me and my team will get back to the drawing board and I know I’ll have that top spot soon enough 👊🏿 Brazil was an amazing experience and I’d do it all again @seanshelby @danawhite @mickmaynard2 you now know I’m always game so let’s get it 🐺 #boutthatlife

A post shared by Toon (@predatortoon) on Feb 4, 2018 at 5:20am PST

Essa é minha guerreira , lutou dois rotunda com menisco e o cruzado ferrado , chegando no rio vai fazer cirurgia foram dois passos e duas falseadas no joelho e ainda assim não pediu pra parar porque aqui não existe isso de pedir irão atuar foi até o limite pois ela não chegou até aqui entregando as lutas nas primeiras dores de golpes ou lesões , mais isso só entende quem é do nosso perfil mesmo !! 2017 foi a melhor atleta disparado no Brasil , liderou a categoria dela até entrar no UFC e pegou só a Valentina que ninguém queria pegar e olha que sei de nomes fortes que fugiram dessa luta , mais aqui é PRVT e sempre vamos aceitar o desafio é se der um revés vamos atrás de melhorar assim como já fiz com jessica vo fazer com @pedritaprvtufc podem esperar !! Já já os mesmos que criticaram vão elogiar e os invejosos vão se calar com nosso sucesso , não estamos aqui à toa sabemos oque estamos fazendo e qual é nosso caminho percorrido !! Vamos com tudo recuperar após a cirurgia e depois voltar ao topo porque só de estar no maior evento do mundo com certeza estamos no topo !! PRVT no UFC !! A saga continua !’ Doa a quem doer !! Ooossssssss @jessicammapro #prvt

A post shared by Gilliard Parana (@gilliardparana) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:16am PST

It be like that sometimes. Congrats to @lyotomachidafw on getting that W. I’ll be back soon and with a vengeance. The Brazilian fans were amazing and showed a lot of love and support. 🇧🇷 Às vezes é assim mesmo. Parabéns pro @lyotomachidafw pela vitória. Eu estarei de volta no octógono em breve. Os fãs brasileiros foram maravilhosos e mostraram muito amor e suporte. #ufcbelém

A post shared by Eryk Anders (@erykanders) on Feb 4, 2018 at 12:13am PST

The victorious

Toda honra e toda glória ao Senhor! ❤🙏

A post shared by Polyana Viana (Dama de Ferro) (@polyana_vianaoficial) on Feb 3, 2018 at 6:53pm PST

Vitória!!! Brasil #UFCBelem @ufc —- #SuperTerminais #HospitalSamel #AguaBoa #StudioCápsula #OneMaisPerfomance #AtletasDeMarca #WestCoast #RizzoRVT #UsinaDeCampeoes #BEMRestaurante #LaMoleRestaurante #CasaDaColuna  #FarosCamisaria #UFC

A post shared by Alan "Nuguette" Patrick (@alannuguetteufc) on Feb 3, 2018 at 7:45pm PST

Bom dia obrigado a todos pelo carinho e pela torcida vc são demais… toda honra e glória a Deus osss.😎

A post shared by sergio ricardo de moraes (@serginhoalliance) on Feb 4, 2018 at 4:51am PST

#TeamMarreta #UFCBelém #DaCDDproMundo #CTThiagoMarreta #TMarreta #PharmapeleSLZ #VenumBr #WaySuplementos #OceanFarma #TFT #ATT #GoMarreta #ThiagoMarreta #UFC #DeusNoComando #ComDeusVocêPode #Fé #Foco #Força #InoxCrossFit #TeamDrDouglasTigre

A post shared by Thiago "Marreta" Santos (@tmarretamma) on Feb 4, 2018 at 6:52am PST

Got the W in a insane environment, those fans rocked. Back to the States and back to work. Had a blast walking around City and meeting the people. Thanks Brazil #ufcbelem #belem #ufc

A post shared by tim johnson (@tbeartim) on Feb 4, 2018 at 7:47am PST

After the victory! #ufcbelem #teambullet

A post shared by Valentina Shevchenko (@bulletvalentina) on Feb 3, 2018 at 9:56pm PST

The Victory! #ufcbelem #teambullet

A post shared by Valentina Shevchenko (@bulletvalentina) on Feb 3, 2018 at 10:41pm PST

Just starting to show her ground game. Highly underrated grappling Sick crucifix Complete mixed martial artist! @bulletvalentina congrats 🎉

A post shared by Rose Namajunas (@rosenamajunas) on Feb 4, 2018 at 8:58am PST

Obrigado a todos pelo apoio! Thank you everyone for your support!! #machidakarate #karate##ufc#selfdefense#ufcbelem @kings_mma @speedofsport @goesjiujitsuclub @renergracie @vinicioantony @machidakarate @cptdasamericas @gregoryrodriguesbjj @jorgeguimaraes @edblackhouse

A post shared by chinzomachida (@chinzomachida) on Feb 4, 2018 at 2:42am PST

A vitória veio, dura, mas veio, e quem acompanha minha carreira sabe da importância que foi ter passado por cinco rounds depois de tanto tempo longe das lutas oficiais. Estou muito feliz com essa vitória, com todo o carinho que eu tenho recebido, não só hoje mas em toda minha carreira dentro e fora do #UFC. Agradeço por todas as mensagens, opiniões e comentários verdadeiros que mesmo não conseguindo responder a todos, estou sempre vendo e acompanhando! Meu muito obrigado a você por sua torcida! E que venham os próximos desafios. ——– Victory came tough, but still it came, and those who follow my career know how important it was to go through five complete rounds after such a long time far from official fights. I'm really happy with this victory and all the affection I've been having, today and also through my career, inside or outside UFC. I thank you for all the truthful messages, opinions and comments that, even though I can't answer all of them, I keep following! I thank you so much for your support! May the next challenges come!

A post shared by Lyoto Machida (@lyotomachidafw) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:32am PST

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