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 and Bellator 189 event at WinStar World Casino & 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 The victorious Thanks you wild man! I️m a fan of the boar slayin texecutionor! #thisshitaintagame — Samuel Sicilia (@SamSiciliaMMA) December 2, 2017 OG IN THIS MUTHER F***'ER! @BellatorMMA — David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) December 2, 2017 Hell of a fight. Thanks for sharing the cage with me @adampiccolotti — David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) December 2, 2017 For complete coverage of Bellator 189 , check out the MMA Events section of the site
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Bellator 189 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media – MMA Junkie