MMA's week out of the cage: Fighters at Ronda Rousey's WWE signing, Jon Jones hangs with Steve-O

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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Fighters support Ronda Rousey

Finally signed to @WWE … the night definitely could have gone smoother though….

A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Feb 25, 2018 at 10:48pm PST

Congrats Rowdy @rondarousey, I’m proud of ya!!!!! #ufcsquad #rowdy #wwe

A post shared by Michael Chiesa (@mikemav22) on Feb 25, 2018 at 10:09pm PST

First @WWE event!  I could feel at home here! #BrockLesnar, I wouldn’t mind taking another belt from you.  #WWE #WWEChamber #WrestleMania #LuchaLibre #Luchador #DontCallMeNachoLibre

A post shared by Cain Velasquez (@officialcainvelasquez) on Feb 25, 2018 at 8:45pm PST

What a night, my first @wwe event with @dc_mma @officialcainvelasquez @layziethesavage @travisbrownemma and many others to support @rondarousey. So. Much. Fun. #wwe #bucketlist #rowdyrondarousey

A post shared by Michael Chiesa (@mikemav22) on Feb 25, 2018 at 9:01pm PST

Animals of Instagram

Bruce<3

A post shared by Emily Whitmire (@emwhitmire115) on Feb 25, 2018 at 9:55pm PST

Novo membro da família Tiger Silva!!! Apresento a vocês o "Temaki" ??????. Um filhote incrível enviado pela querida @samanthaevelin que comanda o @canilconceptbull lá em Fortaleza. Se você procura um Buldogue Francês com procedência, com certeza é lá que vão encontrar! E o melhor de tudo é que enviam para todo o Brasil! Muito obrigado pela atenção e carinho com nosso caçula. . . #buldoguefrances #canilconceptbull #lovepet @logandenytemaki_bulldogfrances

A post shared by e???? ??l?a ?? THE TIGER (@ericksilvamma) on Feb 26, 2018 at 8:45am PST

Weekly eats

Whipped peanut butter, fig spread, bacon, and red onions. ?????? #lunch

A post shared by Tyler "Melee" Minton (@themeleeway) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:47am PST

@proteinhouse1 killing it

A post shared by Tim Elliott (@awkward_mma) on Feb 19, 2018 at 12:45pm PST

Weddings, anniversaries, engagements

Happy 3 year Anniversary @rociosoto8 love you babe ??

A post shared by Joe Soto (@joesoto135) on Feb 21, 2018 at 9:06am PST

Happy 15th Anniversary @lynn_soares !!! Thank you for always being so supportive, and for everything that you do for the girls and I!!! I love you!!!

A post shared by Ed Soares (@edblackhouse) on Mar 1, 2018 at 12:48pm PST