MMA's week out of the cage: Fighters spoof Floyd Mayweather's MMA video, Ronda Rousey turns 31

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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Mocking Mayweather to MMA

Few people have seen the continuation of the @floydmayweather video??

A post shared by Zabit Magomedsharipov (@zabit_magomedsharipov) on Feb 1, 2018 at 3:39am PST

Come at the king, you best not miss… #floydmayweather #ufc #MMA #conormcgregor #boxing @caradesapatojr @joshcohenradio

A post shared by Din Thomas (@dinthomas) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:35am PST

Animals of Instagram

Sad morning for this lil ducky.. his gf cheated on him,he didn’t want to be here no mo. video credit: @tikighosn. (Check my story for the rest of this video)

A post shared by Quinton Jackson (@rampage4real) on Jan 31, 2018 at 10:03am PST

Enjoying my home with my pups!

A post shared by Adam "The Bomb" Piccolotti (@adampiccolotti) on Jan 28, 2018 at 1:08pm PST

Beautiful day for a ride //#sundayfunday

A post shared by Jessica Penne (@jessicapenne) on Jan 28, 2018 at 5:41pm PST

?? #bomdia #morning ?? ??

A post shared by Raphael Assunção (@raphaassuncao) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:43am PST

My feral cat “king” always looking for a fight with the neighboring animals ?????!

A post shared by Dustin Akbari (@dustinakbari) on Feb 2, 2018 at 10:08am PST

Weekly eats

Wife didn't think I could make a low cal ??. Thanks @ricosproducts 1/2 lb #spicybbq stuffed cheese burger! 14g fat 44g protein 12g carbs 350 calories. #mansfood #bellyrubapprove

A post shared by Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) on Jan 30, 2018 at 9:25pm PST

Yo @foodnetwork where you at? "Dining with The Diamond"

A post shared by Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier) on Jan 30, 2018 at 12:03pm PST

Now that's a Saturday night! #saturday #gravynotsauce #godfather #MightyQuinn #Italian

A post shared by Ryan Quinn (@mightyquinnatt) on Jan 27, 2018 at 4:28pm PST

When staying 90% vegetarian is life. I even went hard and asked the cooks @solaireresort a 5 ?? Resort to help me out w dinner right after the gym here. Maraming Salamat Chefs po!!!! #OneChampionship #Heavyweight #World #Champion #Verafied #AllianceGymPH #AllianceTrainingCenterPH #SolaireResortAndCasino

A post shared by Brandon Vera (@brandonthetruthvera) on Jan 29, 2018 at 4:43am PST

Chimichurri Sliders for UFC Featherweight Champ Max Holloway. If you’re still eating boiled chicken and spinach to make weight, contact me to join the #lockhartandleith team of fighters. Chances are, the fighter you love uses us! #nutritionist #weightcut #blessedera

A post shared by Tyler "Melee" Minton (@themeleeway) on Jan 29, 2018 at 6:06pm PST

The life of “The Notorious”

It was an honour to support Our Ladies Children's Hospital of Crumlin at the 7th Annual 'Best of Ireland Gala' dinner in New York City tonight. Over $800k was raised for the hospital. Tonight alone. Amazing. The highest number of each previous gala. $800k plus thousand is truly a lot of money and everyone involved in this should be very proud. I look forward to hearing and seeing reports of where the money is put to use in the hospital. What a great night! Thank you @deedevlin1 @coach_kavanagh and @orlaghhunter for attending with me.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 31, 2018 at 10:54pm PST

Comfort on the commercial flight! Rocking my custom made 'NOTORIOUS' @beatsbydre headphones! Thank you Dre Beats! Here is today's thoughts – Financial awareness is key at all times. Look at many of our favourite athletes and performers post career. Often it is not a pretty site. Tyson made over 300 million in his fighting career and today stands at a net worth of just 1 million. You must be switched on at all times with your money. We cannot switch off here. Know your money and where it is going at all times and never ever go broke, trying to look rich. This is coming from me. I am the most flashiest. I just posted a picture on a yacht sipping Fiji water from an ice cold glass before this. But trust me! I am the most intelligent also. Everything is a tactical move. Everything. This is how we must truly lead our next generations way of thinking. Now as I get older at 29 years of age, I find that I am becoming more and more interested in where much of the money in my home state has gone and where it actually goes when it comes in. There are more and more things I see daily that do not add up. I see many things I do not like and I see many things that I feel can be easily amended under correct instruction. We shall see. Stay woke at all times kids. See you all at this event later today ??

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 31, 2018 at 10:52am PST

I'm on top.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:08pm PST

Children of MMA

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A post shared by ??? (@koreanzombiemma) on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:09am PST

My kids are getting nasty on the skis I could barely keep up. Watch to the end to see the dark side of skiing lol

A post shared by Matthew Brown (@iamtheimmortal) on Jan 29, 2018 at 9:20am PST

Minha riqueza te amo papai já está morto de saudades ???? @taylasoliveira

A post shared by Charles Oliveira (@charlesdobronxs) on Feb 1, 2018 at 5:49am PST

Ronda Rousey’s birthday

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the birthday wishes ????I was honestly expecting to just spend today alone in my hotel room playing Pokémon and missing home – but I have been absolutely flooded with kindness since the moment I woke up – you all made my day, thank you everyone who took the time to think of me?????? I have the best family friends and fans anyone could ever dream of having – I love you all, thank you from the bottom of my heart??????

A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Feb 1, 2018 at 9:44am PST

Happy birthday My Love!!!

A post shared by travisbrownemma (@travisbrownemma) on Feb 1, 2018 at 7:31am PST

Happy birthday, Rowdy @rondarousey #4HW

A post shared by Shayna Baszler ???? (@qosbaszler) on Feb 1, 2018 at 5:54am PST

Activities and adventures

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A post shared by Alexander Yakovlev (@yakovlevmma) on Jan 28, 2018 at 8:37am PST

Saturday after training lunch and river boardwalk with friends. #Belem #AmazonRiver #Brazil #UFCBelem #TeamBullet ????????. ????? ?????. ?????? 2018

A post shared by Valentina Shevchenko (@bulletvalentina) on Jan 27, 2018 at 2:37pm PST

Random leftovers

Working on my speed ??#ufcaustin ??

A post shared by Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) on Jan 28, 2018 at 12:09pm PST

A post shared by Ian Heinisch (@ianheinischmma) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:46pm PST

I’m the Brazilian Rocky Balboa ??????????||<><><>|| Rocky Balboa brasileiro ??????????#Familytime #Chichenworkout #ufcchamp #thebrazilianrockybalboa #JesusFirst #TeamRDA #RafaelDosAnjos #DosAnjosPhotography #DosAnjosInc #EvolveMMA<> #RDA #Respect #Discipline #Attitude #AndNew #rockybalboa

A post shared by Rafael Dos Anjos (@rdosanjosmma) on Jan 30, 2018 at 9:51pm PST

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