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+ 24 in Raleigh, N.C., 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 View this post on Instagram Live by the sword die by the sword. Finish me or get finished.
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Pat Sabatini draws new opponent in CFFC 81 headliner
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Urijah Faber not sure if he’ll fight again, but will stay ready for a ‘fight that matters’
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Kevin Lee can’t wait to play spoiler at UFC Brasilia: ‘I’m going to make sure I shut up all them Brazilians’
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