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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Fourth of July festivities

"If you wanna float like a butterfly, you better have a caterpillar on your face" -Muhammad Ali #NoToothTuesday ??4th of July Edition ??

A post shared by Patrick Durkin Cummins (@officialdurkin) on Jul 4, 2017 at 2:36pm PDT

Flip cup outtakes with @maryehardy @h_a_r_d_y_ @kaitlyn._.hardy ????????????????????????????????????????????

A post shared by Heather Hardy (@heathertheheat) on Jul 4, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT

Happy 4th everybody! ???? I love this country. Have a blessed day. #america

A post shared by Holly Holm (@hollyholm) on Jul 4, 2017 at 4:35pm PDT

????"Stars & Stripes"????Have A Great 4th Of July- Get Lit & Be Safe Squad – Enjoy The Holiday ??????#IndependenceDay #4thofJuly • #TonyFergusonMMA #SnapDownCity @ufc

A post shared by @TonyFergusonxt (@tonyfergusonxt) on Jul 4, 2017 at 4:14pm PDT

Happy 4th my creatures!! #DenimVest #KittenBreath @jhaas06

A post shared by Gina Mazany (@ginadangerak) on Jul 4, 2017 at 7:33pm PDT

Soaking up some rays ??

A post shared by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzantufc) on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:34pm PDT

Weekly eats

Me and @yumi_doll made pizzas for pizza night with #paleofriendly crust thanks to the homies at @cappellos #cappello

A post shared by Louis Smolka (@lastsamuraiufc) on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:56pm PDT

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A post shared by ???????? (@kiichi_kunimoto) on Jul 1, 2017 at 11:13pm PDT

#recovery

A post shared by Makwan Amirkhani (@makwanofficial) on Jul 4, 2017 at 1:29am PDT

?? wild boar loin roast with a blackberry reduction, sautéed Portobello mushroom and wild grains. Checkmate…. @ab_raines @rawhidewest @finzandfeatherzguides #wild #organic #hunting #boar #traeger

A post shared by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Jul 5, 2017 at 10:03pm PDT

@victorybeefllc for dinner! Weigh ins are coming up quick, so only lean cuts for me right now. #TeamVictoryBeef #invicta24

A post shared by jinhyufrey (@jinhyufrey) on Jul 5, 2017 at 7:37pm PDT

I made pizza on the grill. I think I finally figured it out. #grilled #pizza

A post shared by Steve Bruno (@stevebruno23) on Jul 6, 2017 at 6:42pm PDT

International Fight Week shenanigans

We're taking over the @ufc ???? ????#joannajedrzejczyk #joannachampion #thestrawweightqueen @paigevanzantufc @karatehottiemma @criscyborg #ufc #femalefighters

A post shared by Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannajedrzejczyk) on Jul 5, 2017 at 6:25pm PDT

Gonna go grab a couple of drinks with this pretty lady @bebelaced ??????#vegasbaby

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:32pm PDT

Dana! #UFCFIGHTPASS #UFCHoF #sakuraba #mma #jiujitsu #ufc #wrestling #kazushisakuraba

A post shared by Kazushi Sakuraba (@saku39ks) on Jul 6, 2017 at 7:41pm PDT

Dana ditched the fights tonite and came to chill wit me at sugar factory thanks Dana… We smoked weed too ask him You da man @danawhite

A post shared by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on Jul 7, 2017 at 8:27pm PDT

Honored to be inducting @urijahfaber into the @UFC Hall Of Fame tonight with @cody_nolove !!

A post shared by Joseph Benavidez (@joejitsu) on Jul 6, 2017 at 8:09pm PDT