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 198 event in Curitiba, Parana, 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. * * * * The defeated Injustice in the world leads to turmoil. In any situation, praise be to Allah! — Zubaira Tukhugov (@ZubairaTukhugov) May 15, 2016 Just wasn't my night tonight.
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