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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Animals of Instagram

Tule was so focused on all the woodies comin in! @kuiu_official @finzandfeatherzguides @ctooutdoors #woodduck #northerncalifornia #waterfowl #hunting

A post shared by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Jan 14, 2018 at 3:21pm PST

I miss my FrenchiePack! I wish I could take them everywhere I go ???? ???? Give a follow @godiva_frenchies

A post shared by Valerie Letourneau (@valerietroubleletourneau) on Jan 17, 2018 at 6:36am PST

Welcome to the family little Blue ?? #BabyBlue #AussieBlueCattleDog I’ve been waiting over a year to get a pup. Ive been so patient. And then I met this little one today and my heart melted. She’s mine forever ??????

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@missjessyjess) on Jan 17, 2018 at 9:05pm PST

?? say cheeeeeese!!

A post shared by Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:19pm PST

Weekly eats

I’m happy to announce my new sponsor @pokipokiabq I’ve counted on these guys for a few camps and now am excited to have both establishments to help keep me on track! #workmeeting #sponsoredathlete #pokipoki #pokipokicevicheria

A post shared by N I C C O R A E (@nrmontano) on Jan 16, 2018 at 1:05pm PST

..and the ?? ??is underneath. #homemade #stock

A post shared by Marloes Coenen (@marloescoenen) on Jan 16, 2018 at 4:57am PST

All about that #paleolife #cavemandiet #nomnom #nomz #paleo #grassfed #grainfree #health #healthy #diet #foodporn #organic #fit #fitfoodie #fitfood #fitness #fitspo #instsfit #delicious #bodybuilder #Bodybuilding #weightlifting #paleodiet #cook #motivation #weightloss #mma #muscle #absaremadeinthekitchen #abs

A post shared by Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) on Jan 17, 2018 at 2:52pm PST

The life of “The Notorious”

The Rich List.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 14, 2018 at 3:11pm PST

Driving out the compound these women are animals.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:34am PST

In a parallel universe could we have seen this? Follow my media empire @themaclifeofficial on all social channels as we deliver the news you want to hear, straight to your fingertips! In proud association with @betsafe! @themaclifesport @themaclife_style @themaclifehealth

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 19, 2018 at 8:24am PST

Testosterone. @conormcgregorfast

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jan 19, 2018 at 2:05pm PST