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

Not so used to this whole eating and refueling but I'm adapting and enjoying the increased muscle recovery… maintaining 177 if I eat and keep the salts in! its work to keep the weight on with my hard work ethic! @rad_ishabq is the best food you will ever try stop in at the @jacksonwink_mma location if you work downtown I promise you will be glad you did

A post shared by Diego Sanchez (@diegonightmaresanchezufc) on Oct 23, 2017 at 12:28pm PDT

It's that time of year #chili #chilibean #comfortfood #fallfood Best recipe ever. Look in the comments for the recipe or copy this link www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2015/11/seriously-the-best-healthy-turkey-chili/

A post shared by Kelly Faszholz (@kellyfaszholz) on Oct 23, 2017 at 12:21am PDT

???? A po walce… czas na pizze z owocami morza ???? ???? After fight it’s time for seafood pizza ???? #pizza #seafood #sogood #ilikeit #delicious #pizzatime #foreverhungry #obiad #pysznie

A post shared by Marcin Held (@marcinheld) on Oct 24, 2017 at 6:11am PDT

Low cal mondays! But at least they are tacos. #bcnation #bigcountrynation #bellyrubapprove @ricosproducts

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) on Oct 23, 2017 at 7:14pm PDT

My #Lunch today consists of Carla Lee’s Nut Burger, organic red, yellow, green peppers and lettuce with @daiyafoods cheese and organic sprouted grain Ezekiel buns. All #vegan, all plants, all good.

A post shared by Aaron Simpson (@coach_aaronsimpson) on Oct 24, 2017 at 12:22pm PDT

Weddings, anniversaries and engagements

YES! YES! YES! A million times, YES! Bruno Pucci, thank you for completing my fairytale ? I can't wait to (officially) be yours forever! ??

A post shared by Angela Lee (@angelaleemma) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:27am PDT

"Wedding Bells" Check out my first episode of camp diaries! Cloches de mariage Découvrez mon premier épisode de camp! #pleaseshare #ufc #ufc217 #nyc #madisonsquaregarden #mma #fighter #lifestyle #hardwork #dedication #wedding #love #firsthome #firsthouse @zahabirealestate @sylva_m

A post shared by aiemannzahabi (@aiemannzahabi) on Oct 23, 2017 at 1:08pm PDT

The most beautiful ring I've ever laid my eyes on ????? Te amo para sempre • I love you forever @bpucci

A post shared by Angela Lee (@angelaleemma) on Oct 22, 2017 at 2:08am PDT

Yesterday I married the most amazing woman! Now I am looking forward to starting our family! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us last night, @sylva_m and I had an incredible time. We felt so loved by all of you and we want you to know we feel blessed to have you all in our lives! #wedding #marriage #love #kiss #husband #wife #husbandandwife #montreal #laval #tuxedo #dress #weddinggown ?? @supersaiyanmagicalgirl

A post shared by aiemannzahabi (@aiemannzahabi) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:53pm PDT

@planetapaulaa Uma mulher que antes de estar nos meus sonhos já estava predestinada à mim, por Deus. – foto by @Leandro soares_foto – decoração da @saojudasdecoracoes – organização @jacqueseventos

A post shared by Vitor Miranda (@vithai) on Oct 21, 2017 at 6:51am PDT

Grab that net & catch that beautiful ??, pal ?????#WeddingSeason #weddingcrashers

A post shared by Johnny Hollywood Case (@hollywoodcase) on Oct 24, 2017 at 11:31am PDT

Blessed to have another anniversary with my dream girl who is once again going to increase our tribe #pregnant #myfamily #spawn #tribewars #ark ??

A post shared by Robert Whittaker (@robwhittakermma) on Oct 24, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT

Animals of Instagram

Haters gonna say this is photoshopped… ??lol @tyrone_spong let them know.. ??????

A post shared by Suga Rashad Evans (@sugarashadevans) on Oct 23, 2017 at 2:48pm PDT

Crixus made sure I picked the right stuff #crixustherottie #rottweilerpuppy

A post shared by Lyman Good (@lymangoodmma) on Oct 23, 2017 at 9:16pm PDT

Ele cortou as unhas hoje pela primeira vez. Hahaha ???????? #filho #pablogadelha #babybull #bullterrier #bullterrierlovers #son

A post shared by Claudia Gadelha – Official (@claudiagadelha) on Oct 24, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT