Fighters turned to social media in force after UFC Fight Night 272 in Las Vegas, using their platforms to speak out in the immediate aftermath of the event.
Winning and losing fighters, along with their associates, posted reactions across X, Facebook and Instagram, giving fans a direct look at how they responded once the fights were over.
The reactions form part of a wider snapshot of how social media continues to shape the MMA landscape, with the event sparking a fresh wave of online interaction between athletes and fans.
MMA has relied on websites, forums and social media platforms since its early days, and that digital activity now offers outsiders a way to gain insight into fighters' thoughts. UFC Fight Night 272 was the latest example, with a selection of those post-fight reactions highlighting how central online platforms have become to the sport.
