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 Fight Night 285 in Sacramento, 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: Gauge Young
Came up short tonight, only one way to handle it and that is to face it and grow from it. I’m no stranger to loss. I’ll come back better. Lots of love to my family, team, and support system that backs me. I hold you in the highest regard. The show goes on… 🚶🏻 pic.twitter.com/e3ovRmKqFc
— Gauge “Gee Money” Young (@GeeMunzMMA) August 23, 2026
