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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A ‘Rowdy’ ring

#wcw she is AMAZING!!!!!

A post shared by travisbrownemma (@travisbrownemma) on May 24, 2017 at 10:24pm PDT

Weekly eats

The #FrenchBastard here at @badass_sandwich in Orlando. #foodporn

A post shared by Cole Miller ???? (@colemillermartialarts) on May 20, 2017 at 12:52pm PDT

If anything is gonna get me a like and/or repost from @grillinfools or @reverse.sear this is it. Best steak I've ever made and I've made some good ones!!! #primeribeye #reversesear #primoceramicgrills #bbq #bbqlife #bbqtime #bbqistheway #grilling #grillinout #grillingout @bastingbrosbbq @bastingbrosbbq @bastingbrosbbq @learningtosmoke @bbqwithdrew @barbecuemafia @bbq

A post shared by Eliot Marshall (@firemarshall205) on May 21, 2017 at 5:02pm PDT

… oops ??????? thanks mini!! ?? #florida #weekendtrip #donut #sweettooth #universalstudios #oklahomafamily #gordinha

A post shared by Emily Ducote (@emducote1) on May 20, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT

Food shrine is ?? & looking immaculate as ever ?????? #???????? @foodtravelsandventures

A post shared by Angela Lee (@angelaleemma) on May 23, 2017 at 8:54pm PDT

@jamieleebee633 cooking game is strong #seafood #salmon #lobster #sweetpotato #broccoli #avocado #weightloss #eatingclean

A post shared by Zak Ottow (@zakottow) on May 24, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT

Animals of Instagram

Sensei is out & about. #Tourist #australianshepherd #funnyfarm?????? #goonsquad

A post shared by Seth Baczynski (@sethma) on May 20, 2017 at 2:03pm PDT

Caught us Rattle snake ?? at the Ranch. Guess I'll give him a good home and not kill him. Welcome home Lucifer.

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on May 22, 2017 at 12:48pm PDT

Um amor que alimenta a alma ?? ?? Ser rico na vida é fazer aquilo que se ama, e receber amor, não importa a maneira. 2 Anos de ???? e agora estou me sentindo em casa, em um lar. Jitsu completou um ano ao meu lado, um ano sentindo comigo dores e alegrias, angustias e saudade. Chegou pra ser minha família e encheu meu coração. Mudei por um sonho, para treinar. Moro na praia e não vejo o mar, mas isso não me deixa menos feliz. Pequenas coisas me fazem mais feliz que muitos imaginam. Um banho com meu filho amado faz qualquer dor sumir. O amor cura tudo! #doglovers #mypartner ???? ??jitsu???? #familyfirst #americanbully #gabigarcia #teamgabigarcia #pitbull #lovemydog

A post shared by Gabi Garcia ??RizinFF???? (@gabigarciaoficial) on May 19, 2017 at 3:17pm PDT

Nam nam @kingiindahouse

A post shared by Makwan (@makwanofficial) on May 21, 2017 at 1:36pm PDT

Gideon Lil fat boy

A post shared by Damacio Page (@damaciopage) on May 21, 2017 at 12:24pm PDT

#gatosdenewell

A post shared by Nick Newell (@notoriousnewell) on May 25, 2017 at 8:24am PDT