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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Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey updates

Great times at the Hope Christian football game last night. #ABQ

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Oct 7, 2017 at 6:35pm PDT

Awesome getting to spend quality time with the big brother in Miami this weekend. Love you @artj97

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT

at #ACLfest with my handsome husband @travisbrownemma watching @brothersosborne – our whole trip to Austin with the @maxeffortmuscle team is coming soon to RondaRousey.com #itwashot #itwasworthit

A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:31am PDT

With my Wife @rondarousey at #aclfest lovin it up to @brothersosborne #lovingmeback see our entire trip with the @maxeffortmuscle team coming soon at RondaRousey.com #finallyfoundsomethingworthlovingthatslovingmeback

A post shared by travisbrownemma (@travisbrownemma) on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:26am PDT

Weekly eats

Big slice for a big man! @MyNYPizza @TitoOrtizAutoGroup @manheimsocal #Lane9 #Lane1 @MonsterEnergy

A post shared by titoortiz1999 (@titoortiz1999) on Oct 12, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT

@eatcleanbro is back in my Life! Look at this meal right here! So good! #ufc218 #ForTheChip #IEatCleanForTheChip #ChampionChip

A post shared by Frankie Edgar (@frankieedgar) on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:10pm PDT

Cupcakes for after #thanksgiving dinner (#2). Hope everyone is enjoying the company he/she is surrounded by!

A post shared by Sarah Kaufman (@sarahkaufmanmma) on Oct 9, 2017 at 3:41pm PDT

Lobster roll!!!!! #allwehaveisnow #breathe #beagoodperson #bestintheworld?? #bescaredanddoitanyway #bjj #bjjkids #bjjlifestyle #jiujitsu #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsukids #dowork #dontbescaredhomie #egoistheenemy #embracethegrind #knowyourdarkness #knowledge #keepgrinding #keepgrindin #leadfromthefront #presentmoment #stoicism #theobstacleistheway

A post shared by Eliot Marshall (@firemarshall205) on Oct 10, 2017 at 9:29am PDT

Feeling good tonight! Chocolate brownie cake hybrid blend soooooooo not gluten FREE! #money #bellyrub #bigcountrynation #bcnation

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) on Oct 10, 2017 at 10:19pm PDT

Animals of Instagram

This big ol boy decided to come on the boat today!! ??. Was wild ??

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Oct 11, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT

????? ??????? ????#chicago #foods #????? #?????? #pizza

A post shared by Maryna Moroz (@maryna_moroz_ufc) on Oct 10, 2017 at 6:24pm PDT

Be careful who you listen to. Words have a powerful impact on your thoughts and ideas. Learn to discern a valid, informed opinion from a less educated one (no matter how well meaning it could be). Even people who love you and want to help may be misguided on how to solve problems effectively. #seekwisecounsel #knowyourcircle #criticalthinking #evaluateyourinfluences

A post shared by saramcmann (@saramcmann) on Oct 10, 2017 at 2:52pm PDT

How we feel today. Nope. Slam. Good boy OllieG. ??

A post shared by GINA JOY CARANO (@ginajcarano) on Oct 13, 2017 at 9:30pm PDT