Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA.

In an individual competition in which nearly every athlete is chasing the same goal of financial success and championship glory, it’s important for fighters to provide insight into their lives in order to connect with fans and gain followings.

Although the life of a fighter often can be mundane and repetitive, there still are moments of interest that take place outside the cage, ring or training room. Here are some of the most interesting of those occurrences from the past week.

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Weekly eats

Everyone follow and checkout these OG'S. The freshest in the game. #Poke #Fresh #Anaheim #Hawaii #Sushi #OrangeCounty #OC #TryItOrDiet ??@PokeOG ??:@foodwithkevin

A post shared by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:35pm PDT

It's Friday hard work is done! Feeding time! Sign up FREE VEGAS Vacation Step 1 Like follow & share Step 2 Register at http://roynelson.com/vegas #bellyrub #bcnation #bigcountrynation

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) on Sep 1, 2017 at 6:24pm PDT

Filet with pistachio pesto, kale salad with beets, feta, and an orange based dressing. #nutritionist #lockhartandleith #rockhold #ufcfightnight

A post shared by Tyler "Melee" Minton (@themeleeway) on Aug 30, 2017 at 8:11pm PDT

Can not resist açai… #acai #Lisbon #Portugal #holiday #happy #foodporn #ingloriousgrapplers #urbankingsgym #urbankings #precision_wellbeing #workit #whiskywolfpack #thewhiskywolf #shecrieswar #shirudogear #xbrainuk #xbrain #ponyclubgrapplinggear #autismawareness #autismambassador #fightforautism

A post shared by Helen J. Harper (@hhhellraiser) on Sep 2, 2017 at 10:08am PDT

Weddings, anniversaries and engagements

My amazing sister's and my amazing brother's wedding. So happy for you guys. Congrats Kyank and congrats aper!!

A post shared by Edmond Tarverdyan (@gfc_diamond) on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:50pm PDT

Eventful weekend. @rondarousey @travisbrownemma #Hanai

A post shared by Shayna Baszler ???? (@qosbaszler) on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:47pm PDT

Eat yer heart out, #ShaynaSexuals

A post shared by Shayna Baszler ???? (@qosbaszler) on Aug 31, 2017 at 12:22pm PDT

We celebrated a very special love this past weekend ?? congrats and so happy for you two lovebirds! @rondarousey @travisbrownemma

A post shared by Marina Shafir (@marinashafir) on Aug 30, 2017 at 12:33pm PDT

Forever it will be through these first steps of eternal of love ?? @chrissynatalie

A post shared by ?Jon SUPER ???? SAIYAN Tuck? (@joncruztuck) on Aug 29, 2017 at 7:13pm PDT

Já se passaram tantos anos e eu quero sempre mais. Mais um ano, mais uma década, mais uma vida inteira pra ficar ao seu lado. Obrigado amor por me fazer o homem mais feliz desse mundo . Te amo… ????????

A post shared by Shogun Rua (@shogunoficial) on Sep 1, 2017 at 4:01pm PDT