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 this past week’s Bellator 188 event at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, 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 Now it's time to enjoy this beautiful city! #israel #telaviv #BEAUTIFULLIFE pic.twitter.com/dyzOImjAyv — Denise Kielholtz (@Denisekielholtz) November 17, 2017 Today we went to the deadsea and massada.. #blessed #israel pic.twitter.com/nnWHxLMc8t — Denise Kielholtz (@Denisekielholtz) November 19, 2017 For complete coverage of Bellator 188 , check out the MMA Events section of the site.
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Bellator 188 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media – MMA Junkie