Since its early, often underground days, MMA has fought its way into the mainstream, thanks largely to platforms like websites, forums, and especially social media. Fighters and fans swap insights on networks like X, Facebook, and Instagram, giving people an inside view of the fighters’ worlds and thoughts.
After the UFC 313 event wrapped up in Las Vegas this past Saturday, fighters from both the winning and losing sides, alongside their coaches and families, jumped online to share their reactions and messages with fans.
### The Defeated
The night had its share of tough battles for some well-known fighters. Djorden Santos, Francis Marshall, and Alex Morono all faced challenging bouts. Rei Tsuruya, Rafael Fiziev, and Alex Pereira also joined the ranks of those learning from defeat this time round. It was a night that tested many, but defeats often bring the lessons needed for future success.
### The Victorious
On the flip side, several fighters celebrated notable victories. Ozzy Diaz, Mairon Santos, and Carlos Leal left the arena with triumphant smiles. Brunno Ferreira and Joshua Van both seized their moments in the spotlight, as did Mauricio Ruffy and Amanda Lemos. Ignacio Bahamondes, Justin Gaethje, and Magomed Ankalaev wrapped up the list of victorious fighters, showing us all why they are names to watch in the sport.
For anyone looking to dive deeper into the details of the fights, MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 313 has all the insights you could need.
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