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 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 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.
Trading Shots: Which did you prefer at UFC Fight Night 89, the brawl or the martial ballet?
June 19, 2016
After third octagon finish, UFC Fight Night 89′s Misha Cirkunov wants to keep fighting in Canada
June 19, 2016
Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for Stephen Thompson, UFC Fight Night 89′s other winners?
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After bonus-winning UFC Fight Night 89 KO, Krzysztof Jotko envisions fourth belt for Europe
June 19, 2016
UFC Fight Night 89 winner Randa Markos eyes spot in Vancouver, still wants Bec Rawlings
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UFC Fight Night 89 post-fight facts: Donald Cerrone jumps to top of Zuffa’s all-time stoppages list
June 19, 2016
After latest win, Colby Covington anxious to come back and prove lone UFC loss was ‘fluke’
June 19, 2016
Derek Brunson out of UFC 200 bout with Gegard Mousasi
June 19, 2016
After fulfilling dream of UFC win, Joe Soto just wants to go home and not feel like a loser anymore
June 19, 2016
UFC Fight Night 89 winner Theodorou on Alvey: ‘It’s all about chemistry; I guess he’s not that into me’
June 19, 2016
Stephen Thompson would rather face Robbie Lawler than Tyron Woodley, preferably at UFC 205
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