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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Weekly eats

Compliments from the chef at the #grill #tasty #bigcountry #bellyrub @ufc #fight #food

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonufc) on May 13, 2017 at 4:09pm PDT

Dinner is served! Shout out to @cheflarios for awesomely holding down the weight cut as usual! #cheflarios #cuttingweight #strawweight #nomnomnom #balifamily

A post shared by Tiffany TimeBomb Van Soest (@tiffanytimebomb) on May 13, 2017 at 7:27pm PDT

Post workout Elk gains!!! ???? @traegerbbq #elk #wild #freerange #organic #whyihunt

A post shared by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on May 14, 2017 at 1:10pm PDT

#Reposting @hkpizza with @instarepost_app — Come see this guy, @hotsauceholtzy and @003_osp, our local @ufc professional fighters – who are also both fresh off wins from #UFCNashville – Wednesday night from 6-8. We'll be making Scott's #haymaker special pie and these guys will be signing autographs and kissing babies. #mma #ufc #knoxrocks #knoxfighters #fighters #pizza #pizzeria #woodisgood

A post shared by Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman (@hotsauceholtzy) on May 15, 2017 at 5:13pm PDT

Glad to be eating well balanced meals, thanks @fivestargourmet for the meats. As always @lalalopez87 throwing it down!

A post shared by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) on May 15, 2017 at 2:28pm PDT

R U KIDDING?! #temptation #JKLOL #DONT

A post shared by Mayhem Miller ???? (@mayhemmiller) on May 17, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

A UFC engagement

?? She asked, I said YES!!!! #Engaged —- Our love began unexpectedly. It started as a crush and grew into an amazing love. In this moment you made my dreams for us come true. Everyday you show me a love so true and pure. I am blessed to wake up to you every morning and fall asleep in your arms at night. I can't wait to become Mrs. Pennington. ???? I love you with my everything!! Always! @raquel_pennington

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on May 13, 2017 at 10:28pm PDT

Couldn't be anymore complete. She said YES!!! And we had and amazing day with all our wonderful friends and family celebrating our new home. ?? #teamrocky #teamtiny #love #engaged #housewarming #gifts #ufc #wmma @teciatorres

A post shared by Raquel Pennington (@raquel_pennington) on May 13, 2017 at 11:16pm PDT

Today was perfect ?? We celebrated our new home with our closest family and friends…. she knelt down and popped the question! I love how you make me feel and the way you look at me. Look at that face! So beautiful. I love you Fiancé! ?? @raquel_pennington

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on May 13, 2017 at 10:42pm PDT

Perfect ?? #BecomingPennington?? #Engaged #My?? #Sparkle #RoseGold #MyFav @raquel_pennington I'm in love with my ring & even happier to call you my fiancé. #TeamTiny #TeamRocky #Wedding #UFC #MMA

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on May 15, 2017 at 11:30am PDT