Defeated Fighters From Saturday’s Historic UFC 217 Hit Social Media With Their Reactions To Fight Night

Fight fans gathered around Madison Square Garden on Saturday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second ever appearance at the world famous arena. On Nov. 4, the mixed martial arts promotion hosted the highly anticipated fight card UFC 217.

The event included a series of exciting octagon performances. Georges St-Pierre headlined the card for his long awaited octagon return, after being away from the sport for nearly four years. For the night’s main event, the fighter faced off against UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping in of the three title fights of UFC 217. The New York crowd was on it feet for much of the main card, as every title contender for the night walked out of the octagon a champion.

In the three title fights of the night, all three champions suffered losses in their match ups at the event. Now see what many of the night’s defeated fighters had to say about their performances in the social media posts below:

I trained to the best of my abilities for this fight and unfortunately I came up short. For me life goes on, I'm excited to get home and move into my condo and start my life with my beautiful wife as well as looking forward to having children soon. Thank you to everyone who wrote me kind messages, it lifted my spirits. I'm gonna take some time to rest and I'll be back better than ever! I'll end with this quote "A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them" #ufc #ufc217 #fighter #lifestyle #tristar #montreal #hardwork #dedication

A post shared by aiemannzahabi (@aiemannzahabi) on Nov 4, 2017 at 9:30pm PDT

#ufc217 #thefunkdontquit

A post shared by Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Nov 4, 2017 at 8:41pm PDT

#ufc217 #alllove

A post shared by Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Nov 5, 2017 at 4:41pm PST

Gotta take the time to show love and gratitude to all the coaches that helped me out through this camp. All the knowledge and wisdom from each of your minds and fight experience helped me grow tremendously in my time off as not just a fighter, but a man and a person. And for all each of you have done and showed me… I THANK YOU! And I promise you this defeat will not go in vain. #rabjj #ncmma #killerb #overtime #apollonnutrition #motivated #family #team @mark_henry7 @ricardoalmeidabjj @sugarashadevans @jmeals2013 @andersonfrancamt @brianblue @brianwright732 @sugarraysefo @ericjudkins @johnson1114 @ufcpi

A post shared by Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Nov 6, 2017 at 1:30am PST

Спасибо всем хорошим людям, тем кто меня поддерживал, кто ободрял, кто верил. Подготовка была неплохой, функционалка была одна из лучших за последнее время, также работали над ударкой… бой шёл более-менее по-плану, но после удара соперником меня в голову на полу, рефери остановил поединок и спросил меня – кружится ли голова? Я ответил – немного но нормально., а он сказав это доктору – сразу решили остановить бой… состояние мое нормальное, травм кроме нескольких синяков – нет, дух не сломлен. Извините, кого расстроил, постараюсь быть сильнее в следующем бою. #мма #олейник #ufc #ufc217 #oleynik

A post shared by Alexey Oleynik (@alexeyoleynik1) on Nov 4, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT

Hey, @RazorBlaydes265 Hey, big guy. You're doing great. But, no offense, I was taken out of the cage commissioners, I'm not alone went.

— Alexey Oleynik (@oleynikufc) November 5, 2017

Oh and I’m contesting that BS! Godbeer is a bitch! #UFC217

— walt harris (@thebigticket205) November 5, 2017

Tell me why I was clearly destroying him and decided to fowl him? Makes no sense! He quit! Take your 5 and continue! Bitch move! https://t.co/Hqs8yYDbNl

— walt harris (@thebigticket205) November 5, 2017

DQ? No way No contest if anything! @MarkGodbeerUK wanted out and he found a way! #LossForTheFans

— walt harris (@thebigticket205) November 5, 2017

Congratulations @jamesvickmma !! You win some, you lose some but it won’t stop me that’s for sure. Thank you all for the support I’m very lucky to have such great fans

A post shared by Joe Duffy (@duffymma) on Nov 4, 2017 at 9:00pm PDT

Finally back home long flights today. Man does it feel good to be home. #texas #backtothegrind

A post shared by Johny Hendricks (@johnyhendricks) on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:19pm PST

Congrats to stephen. Wasn’t my night. I’ll be back.

— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) November 5, 2017

Without a doubt one of my all time favorite fighters. @gamebredfighter has more tools and more weapons than anyone in the game. With more than 45 fights under his belt he is a real OG in every sense. Saturday night he had a hard fought fight against 2nd in the world, Wonderboy Thompson. It was an exciting back and forth battle that didn't go our way, but we learn, improve, and move forward. I know Jorge is still capable of beating anyone in the division. We are here waiting patiently for him to get his chance to scrap for that World Title. Always stand behind my guy. Proud to call him my friend. #gamebred #backyardtobrightlights #AmericanTopTeam

A post shared by Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) on Nov 6, 2017 at 6:38am PST

We always stand behind our champ. Proud of how she carries herself under the most difficult circumstances. With her unbreakable spirit I have know doubt she will rise again and be fiercer than ever before. Saturday night reminds us all of what makes our sport so captivating , anything can happen and probably will. We all know that in this game even the greatest will have to overcome these moments. I always believe the burden of blame ultimately lies within the coaches. We will explore every detail, but I have no doubt in @joannajedrzejczyk . She has elite physical capabilities and the strongest mind of anyone I've met. She will be back on top. @katelkubis @perfecting_athletes #AmericanTopTeam

A post shared by Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) on Nov 6, 2017 at 5:27am PST

I am looking forward. I know I’ll be back stronger then ever and sooner then you all think☝?| Patrzę z optymizmem w przyszłość. Wiem, że wrócę silniejsza niż kiedykolwiek i szybciej niż się tego spodziewacie☝? Thank you all for the support?? ? @ericcoleman1 ??#thestrawweightqueen #joannajedrzejczyk #joannachampion #willbeback #soon

A post shared by Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannajedrzejczyk) on Nov 5, 2017 at 7:33pm PST

Live and Die by the sword! I will be back, thanks for all the love and support!! Congrats to @TJDillashaw

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) November 5, 2017

"God lets everything happen for a reason. It's all a learning process, and you have to go from one level to another." – Mike Tyson

A post shared by Cody Garbrandt (@cody_nolove) on Nov 4, 2017 at 11:15pm PDT

I'm sorry I didn't win. But I'm still a winner. Much love.

A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Nov 5, 2017 at 5:10pm PST