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UFC 306 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media
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 X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes.
Following Saturday's UFC 306 event in Las Vegas, 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.
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The defeated
The defeated: Edgar Chairez
The defeated: Yazmin Jauregui
The defeated: Manuel Torres
The defeated: Irene Aldana
The defeated: Ode Osbourne
The defeated: Daniel Zellhuber
The defeated: Brian Ortega
The defeated: Alexa Grasso
The defeated: Sean O'Malley
The victorious
The victorious: Raul Rosas Jr.
Raul Rosas Jr. "almost decided to pull out" of #UFC306 with a hand injury but proved he can overcome adversity with the win. 👏 pic.twitter.com/LmXvyn7Cow
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
The victorious: Joshua Van
22-year-old Joshua Van "was at the bar taking shots" when he got the #UFC306 call on 11 days' notice – now he wants "that boy Cody Durden." pic.twitter.com/ADduUTLKHA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
The victorious: Ignacio Bahamondes
The victorious: Ronaldo Rodriguez
The victorious: Esteban Ribovics
The victorious: Diego Lopes
Diego Lopes reacts to cornering Alexa Grasso in her #UFC306 title loss after beating Brian Ortega.
"Alexa froze and wasn't in the fight tonight. Valentina didn't do much either." pic.twitter.com/Ow1vLUwNGa— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
The victorious: Valentina Shevchenko
Valentins Shevchenko wants to move on from Alexa Grasso after #UFC306 and dismisses a fourth fight.
“It’s good to see new faces. I think it would be good to see somebody different." pic.twitter.com/BKJywNKbIo— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
Valentina Shevchenko says she set the record straight from "unfair" perceptions in her #UFC306 trilogy win vs. Alexa Grasso. 😬 pic.twitter.com/RCPlNWgBam
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
The victorious: Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili discusses the strange #UFC306 moments with referee Herb Dean and Sean O'Malley's coach Tim Welch. pic.twitter.com/k1PBiufwAC
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
"I forgive him. Whatever he say to me, to my friend, and to my country."
New champ Merab Dvalishvili wishes Sean O'Malley well after making him look "normal" at #UFC306. 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/lxDAubAAYD— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 15, 2024
I have dreamed of this moment all of my life. It finally hit me in the cage when the belt was strapped around me - DREAMS become REALITY. Work hard and everything is possible! I am forever grateful to all
of my fans, family, and friends for their love and support and especially… pic.twitter.com/dbIWxP5UPn— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) September 16, 2024
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 306.
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