MMA's week out of the cage: Jon Jones on stage with Steve Aoki, International Women's Day

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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International Women’s Day

What's been your favorite woman's title match in UFC history? Comment ?? with your pick .. #InternationalWomensDay #PressForProgress

A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Mar 8, 2018 at 12:26pm PST

I love being a woman ???????? . “I want women to be liberated, but still be able to have a nice ass and shake it.” – Shirley Maclaine #internationalwomensday

A post shared by Heather Hardy (@heathertheheat) on Mar 8, 2018 at 5:25am PST

??Feliz dia da Mulher! #criscyborg #cyborgnation #internationalwomensday

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? (@criscyborg) on Mar 8, 2018 at 8:24am PST

Happy international women's day to all the beautiful women out there!

A post shared by James gallagher (@strabanimalmma) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:23am PST

Happy #internationalwomensday ???????? #4HW #4horsewomen #mma #wwe @rondarousey @marinashafir @qosbaszler @layziethesavage

A post shared by Jessamyn Duke (@jessamynduke) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:44am PST

My Queen @sofiamareewhittaker ?? #internationalwomensday @20foursports #exclusiveinsight

A post shared by Robert Whittaker (@robwhittakermma) on Mar 8, 2018 at 3:37am PST

Happy International Women's Day – Together We Rise ???? #TeamRocky #TeamTiny #FightCamp #WinTheDay

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Mar 8, 2018 at 11:18am PST

The life of “The Notorious”

170 years ago today Ireland's Tri-colour was first raised! I've raised it high and with pride since! The green for the south. The orange for parts of the north. And the White is for the peace that we have between borders as a connected nation. I have multiple blood soaked Tri-colour flags that I have taken back from battle, on home and foreign soil. Ireland is a nation that has proven its ability to fight. A nation that has fought to be free. Either border. We are a power nation. Ireland I love you and everything about you ?

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Mar 7, 2018 at 7:53pm PST

WHAT A HISTORY! WHAT A FUTURE! IRELAND FIRST ??

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Mar 7, 2018 at 4:33pm PST

Thanks for the cheese. Actually no give me all your cheese.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Mar 6, 2018 at 4:36pm PST

1 Euro.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Mar 9, 2018 at 7:48am PST

Weddings, anniversaries and engagements

Happy One Year Anniversary My Love! @sarah.filush.camacho Thank you for sending me that Facebook message back in 2009!??

A post shared by Frank Camacho (@frankthecrank) on Mar 3, 2018 at 6:42pm PST

She said yes! #tylerknows #fiance #love #wine #temecula #europavillage

A post shared by Mike Segura (@mikeseguramma) on Mar 9, 2018 at 2:44pm PST

Children of MMA

Thanks for coming over @matthughes9x #babygirl #FuncleMatt #Legend #HallOfFame #ufc #freshlypicked #babymocs #daughter #mamasbaby

A post shared by Julianna Nicole Peña (@venezuelanvixen) on Mar 9, 2018 at 2:48pm PST

Good buy Florida! You’ve been great but i miss my team @teamquestofficial and @dynamicfitnesshpk

A post shared by Sam Alvey (@smilensam) on Mar 5, 2018 at 1:22pm PST

Baby shower for Lukas Patrick Curran. We definitely feel the love from everyone. @mmilkowska

A post shared by Pat Curran (@pat_curran_mma) on Mar 5, 2018 at 1:38pm PST

Shooting, hunting, fishing

The NM State match is coming soon. So we will be ready @gruntstyle #NSCA #SASS Supportyourlocalcowboy #teamkhi

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Mar 7, 2018 at 10:44am PST

Had some fun fishing today thanks to @patmag135 and @yooper_outdoors_906 for the guidance

A post shared by Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) on Mar 3, 2018 at 7:14pm PST

Activities and adventures

Hawaii seriously stole our hearts. So I’m determined to accomplish our future goal of sailing from #la to #hi !!! Baby steps first- Looking to take @jilldextertrigg for her first set of sailing lessons. Open to Suggestions…!?! #goals #sailing #sailingtheworld #captin #firstmate #ocean #hawaii #hilife #relationshipgoals #dosomethingthatscaresyou #teamtrigg

A post shared by Frank Trigg (@franktrigg) on Mar 6, 2018 at 11:37am PST

More pics from the Sequoia National Park adventure ??

A post shared by saramcmann (@saramcmann) on Mar 5, 2018 at 8:43am PST

Random leftovers

Nothing but the best vibes with @steveaoki #505

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Mar 7, 2018 at 7:58pm PST

????????? thanks for coming by bro! @jonnybones

A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Mar 7, 2018 at 7:47pm PST

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