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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Christmas leftovers

Merry Christmas from the Jones family

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Dec 25, 2017 at 12:17pm PST

Merry Christmas to EVERYONE!! I’m so thankful for my family, friends, coaches, and teammates. I have the BEST team around me and I love you all so much. Looking forward to 2018 baby!! @ufc #christmastime #love #jesus #gotcha #family

A post shared by Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson (@wonderboymma) on Dec 25, 2017 at 10:10am PST

Merry Christmas to all!

A post shared by titoortiz1999 (@titoortiz1999) on Dec 25, 2017 at 10:22am PST

Merry Christmas from the Rivera’s! #starwarsstyle #invegas #missourfamilies

A post shared by Jimmie Rivera (@jimmierivera) on Dec 25, 2017 at 11:09am PST

Merry Christmas! It’s snowing axes

A post shared by Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on Dec 25, 2017 at 3:35pm PST

Merry Christmas everyone! ????

A post shared by Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) on Dec 25, 2017 at 4:15pm PST

Grandpa and pops showing off the gold on Christmas. Merry Christmas you filthy animals #dillashawclan #merrychristmas

A post shared by tjdillashaw (@tjdillashaw) on Dec 25, 2017 at 6:20pm PST

Merry Christmas from my Family to yours!!!

A post shared by BJ Penn (@bjpenn) on Dec 25, 2017 at 6:12pm PST

Weekly eats

Not only did it have great food, great service, but I was able to #foodcorrupt @brae.chapman #cometothedarkside #foodporn #cantstopwontstop #getinmybelly #fatkid #breakinggoals #fiancé #engaged #gordonramsay

A post shared by Liz Carmouche (@iamgirlrilla) on Dec 23, 2017 at 7:57pm PST

Mmm post Christmas @bovinenj #bovineburgers boardwalk style cheese fries, Coco Puffs milkshake and a NJ Signature Burger with a fried egg and our infamous "pork roll" on it, This burger is dubbed the "YOUS GUYS" after our delightful Jersey vernacular. #dirtyjerz #porkroll #garrytonondiet

A post shared by Garry Lee Tonon (@garrytonon) on Dec 26, 2017 at 1:27pm PST

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A post shared by tatsuya kawajiri (@crusher_mma) on Dec 26, 2017 at 2:14pm PST

A post shared by ?? Tiger (@wangguanmma) on Dec 26, 2017 at 10:18pm PST

So the pies at @salspizzaeastside are ???? make sure go check them out! Even got dope posters which should be in any respectable pizza establishment ????????????

A post shared by Mike Rhodes (@teamrocbiggie) on Dec 27, 2017 at 6:29pm PST

Weddings, anniversaries, engagements