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 Friday’s Bellator 184 event at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., 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 Let's Go @DanielStraus — John TEIXEIRA (@JOHNMACAPA) October 8, 2017 @JOHNMACAPA Im not ☝ to do call outs but nothing but respect to u When you ready to dance I’ll be waiting my friend!!! @BellatorMMA — Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) October 7, 2017 Nothing is more frustrating than knowing that you didn’t Preformat your highest peak — Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) October 8, 2017 Can’t wait to be back home for a bit
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Bellator 184 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media – MMA Junkie