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 ABC 5 in Jacksonville, Fla., 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
The defeated: Jamall Emmers
It is what it is. I’m need a Dr. Pepper now.
— Jamall Emmers (@prettyboyemmers) June 24, 2023
I don’t feel sorry for me. I learned earlier in life that life isn’t fair. Just to think it’s probably someone in prison right now and never committed a crime. Children with no parents, people that got their identities stolen. I just lost a 15 minute match. I’ll be back.
— Jamall Emmers (@prettyboyemmers) June 25, 2023
The defeated: Trevor Peek
The defeated: Zhalgas Zhumagulov
The defeated: Wellington Turman
The defeated: Bruno Silva
The defeated: Gabriel Santos
The defeated: Amanda Ribas
The no contest: Austen Lane
Justin Tafa… I apologize. Not how I wanted it to go down. That shit is on me and I hope your eye is alright.
To the city I call home. The energy you gave me as I was walking out will be something I’ll remember the rest of my life. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you show.
— Austen Lane (@A_Train_92) June 24, 2023
The no contest: Justin Tafa
The victorious: Sedriques Dumas
The victorious: Jack Jenkins
The victorious: Jose Mariscal
10 days notice! Can’t wait to have a full fight camp! Are you not entertained!? pic.twitter.com/NvDpc9vhhu
— Chepe Mariscal (@chepemachinegun) June 25, 2023
