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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Hurricane Irma

I won first round ??????????????????????????/ ?????? ????? ?? ???? :))) ppl who gave shit @malkikawa – fuckin idiots, cause it's nasty here ….#AndreiArlovski #warlovski #OriginalPitBull #foreverfighting #mma #ufc #hurricanirma #fuckyouirma????#sigsauer looking for sponsorship @sigsauerusa )))))))

A post shared by Andrei Arlovski (@andreiarlovski) on Sep 10, 2017 at 9:35am PDT

@americantopteam #irmaupdate

A post shared by Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves ???????? (@thiagoalvesatt) on Sep 10, 2017 at 12:46pm PDT

#Repost @miranda_dearing (@get_repost) ···????? ????? ?????? , ?? ?????? ?????? ??????? ?????????? Hurricane irma! Taking away @all_is_good_dima and @caradesapatojr for the save! ??#hurricaneirma #att #americantopteam

A post shared by DS (@all_is_good_dima) on Sep 10, 2017 at 11:06am PDT

Now in downtown Miami. ????agora no centro de Miami. ??????????????????. #irma #miamidowntown #hurricane #hurricaneirma #furacaoirma

A post shared by jucao21 (@jucao21) on Sep 10, 2017 at 2:40pm PDT

Damage was limited to landscaping, trees, and the pool screen. We will certainly take it!My twin bro was able to drive from Orlando to South Florida this AM to assess the house. No major structural damage. Hoping to fly back home w/ my kids on Wednesday. Appreciate all the well wishes. ????

A post shared by Jon Anik (@jon_anik) on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:36am PDT

Holla GRITS. #trampoline #irma #aintscurred

A post shared by Cole Miller ???? (@colemillermartialarts) on Sep 11, 2017 at 8:34am PDT

Staying clean during #hurricaneirma #miami #miamibeach

A post shared by Ádám "The Kid" Borics (@adamborics) on Sep 15, 2017 at 9:36am PDT

Weekly eats

After training dinner courtesy of @karatemafiamma #legoflamb #steak with stuffed #portobello #mushrooms and sautéed spinach omg it's the best I've ever had. Weight is right where it should be ??#mma #wmma #lfa23 #worldchampion #relsongraciejiujitsu #outlawmuaythai #liveinchef #movienight #steakandwine

A post shared by andrea lee (@andreakgblee) on Sep 12, 2017 at 5:54pm PDT

A champions meal made by my lovely girlfriend after training completion. Spoiled I am. #eatclean #healthyfood #strong #fitness #girlfriend??????

A post shared by Jesse Taylor (@jtmoneymma) on Sep 12, 2017 at 10:33pm PDT

Fries that will cross yo eyes. ?? #soulfood ????

A post shared by Julian Rabaud ? (@mr.rabaud) on Sep 14, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

Petit dej de sportif: raisin du jardin, figues du jardin, peches, cerneaux de noix . Avec un verre de citron et d'eau . Nikel ?????????????? #stayfit #healthyfood #gooddiet #fit #organicfood #enforme

A post shared by bushidoacademie (@bushidoacademie) on Sep 14, 2017 at 1:40am PDT

Oh dear lord best brisket on the island ?? hogworts??????????????

A post shared by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Sep 15, 2017 at 4:01am PDT

The life of ‘The Notorious’