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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The chopstick challenge

?? Chopstick Challenge ?? #UFCShanghai @UrijahFaber @JoannaJedrzejczyk @MinotauroMMA

A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Nov 24, 2017 at 2:34am PST

Thanksgiving celebrations

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you ?? I'm grateful for all the love and support that surrounds me. My beautiful family, amazing friends and awesome fans. #teamrocky #teamtiny #ufc #wmma #family #love #food #memories

A post shared by Raquel Pennington (@raquel_pennington) on Nov 23, 2017 at 12:56pm PST

Put the bird on the grill and cook until breast is 150 and thigh is 165!!! Using ?? wood. @primoceramicgrills #bbq #turkey #thanksgiving #lownslow

A post shared by Eliot Marshall (@firemarshall205) on Nov 23, 2017 at 12:06pm PST

There is so much to be thankful for, nothing more than these 3. I live everyday for them. Makes everything else easy. Happy thanksgiving again all. I count my blessings everyday. I’m a lucky lucky man!!!! @peechypie #salinacormier #dandan #keke

A post shared by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Nov 23, 2017 at 12:28pm PST

Thanksgiving dinner for @blessedmma. #nutritionist #blessedera #thanksgiving #lockhartandleith

A post shared by Tyler "Melee" Minton (@themeleeway) on Nov 23, 2017 at 8:18pm PST

Happy birthday to my beautiful wife very thankful for our life and our family together I love you!! Happy thanksgiving to everyone!!

A post shared by Dhiego Lima (@dhlimamma) on Nov 23, 2017 at 1:33pm PST

So thankful for being able to provide our dinners. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #thankful #wild #turkey

A post shared by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Nov 23, 2017 at 9:14pm PST

Happy Thanksgiving to all of y'all from us

A post shared by John Dodson (@johndodsonmma) on Nov 23, 2017 at 12:48pm PST

???? my first one #HappyThanksgiving

A post shared by MTP (@motownphenom) on Nov 23, 2017 at 8:36pm PST

Animals of Instagram

She loves hunting! My Luna bear. Looks like we are having pheasant for thanksgiving! Now before everyone talks shit remember the store bought caged Turkeys ?? your about to eat and the ham ?? dinner you bought at Walmart!

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Nov 22, 2017 at 10:59am PST

When someone asks you if you’re a good boy and you don’t know

A post shared by Mitch Clarke (@mitchclarkemma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 7:54am PST

These little guys are so funny! ?? enjoy some love from them before my sparring today ?? • • • Esses bichinhos são engraçados demais! ?? aproveitando esse carinho antes do sparring hj! Rs ?? #lovernotafighter #toocute #fofos

A post shared by Mackenzie Dern ???????? (@mackenziedern) on Nov 11, 2017 at 2:16pm PST

Always fun exploring with my side kick?? #branfordct #branfordlandtrust #thanos #hikingbuddy #hikingadventures #doghikingadventures

A post shared by Blair Tugman (@blair_tugman) on Nov 19, 2017 at 5:10pm PST

Quality is priceless…???? Beauty is forever…?? Twlight produced nothing spectacular pups for us??????

A post shared by Anthony Johnson (@anthony_rumble) on Nov 20, 2017 at 9:47am PST

Children of MMA

Innocent until proven guilty. She gets away with murder ???????????? #daddysgirl #denydenydeny #alwaysinnocent #family #ohana #myeverything

A post shared by Martin Nguyen (@itsmartiinn) on Nov 24, 2017 at 2:30pm PST

Conor Jr's first visit to see Santa Claus at Luggwoods with his cousin Harry! Check this place out for a great day out ?? @deedevlin1 @erinmcgregor123

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 5:06pm PST

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A post shared by Dee Devlin (@deedevlin1) on Nov 19, 2017 at 4:44am PST

Good morning from Costa Rica! ???? #jjls

A post shared by renergracie (@renergracie) on Nov 20, 2017 at 5:53am PST

Weekly eats

.A good week of training deserve a treat ?? chicken BBQ

A post shared by Nordine taleb (@tnt__mma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:00am PST

Been waiting for @samuraiburrito to reopen for the longest time. Really glad to know that they’re back in business

A post shared by NamPhanMMA (@namphanmma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:05pm PST

Oh my lord. Operation middleweight in full effect. Grilled cheese eggs Benedict, bacon, chicken and waffles. @baconandbuttersac

A post shared by Chad George (@chadsavagegeorge) on Nov 19, 2017 at 12:02pm PST

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A post shared by ???????? (@kiichi_kunimoto) on Nov 19, 2017 at 7:45pm PST

GAINZ.

A post shared by Demetrious Johnson (@mightymouse125) on Nov 20, 2017 at 5:51pm PST

Fruit Loops for life

Follow your nose ?????????? #FROOTLOOPS #bubblegumdaydreams

A post shared by Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) on Nov 25, 2017 at 8:25am PST

Counting down the days til weigh ins ( 6 ) and all the foods I long to eat. A #GINORMOUS bowl of #Frootloops is on the list. I’m making a list and checking it twice #BUBBLEGUMDAYDREAMS #UFC218 #weightcut #gotmilk ??- @michellethemachine

A post shared by Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) on Nov 25, 2017 at 12:34pm PST

Shooting, hunting, fishing

Got to steal away to NY for a few days. Had a good hunt with some great friends. In the final hour of the hunt, I? launched a Trypan tipped FMJ through a small hole in the hemlock tree right near my stand. She went down in less than 20 yards and my freezer will be loaded with fresh venison shortly. Thanks to Stan and Greg from @awnaturelabs for the invite. And thanks to @nockontv for the archery tutelage. As I? drew, she froze 2 steps before my shooting lane. It felt like an eternity before she started walking again. It was probably only 2 minutes, but felt like 30. Having leveled up in form and posture while shooting, made it a breeze to wait her out. #naturelabsnation #nockonnation #archery #archeryhunting #learnarchery #punchfacesnottriggers #sickforit #hoytbowhunting #builtforthewild #myesee #whitetail #stillwaitingformrbig

A post shared by Jim Miller (@jimmiller_155) on Nov 16, 2017 at 6:22am PST

A lil father son shoot off/bonding. Had to make sure Im still on. I'm the green arrows. @nockturnalnocks @mathewsinc @hoytbowhunting #huntingseason #mathews #hoyt #bowhunting #archery #countryliving #iwon

A post shared by Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@coreya_mma) on Nov 18, 2017 at 1:50pm PST

The glory hole of long island…#bestfishermaninmma #fishingwiththegift #pickerel #fishing #mma #ufc #fightoftheyear #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsu #wrestling #grappling #kickboxing #boxing @joerogan @chadmendes @dylansavarese @krismcgee62 @onnit always supplying me with my hook up of free gear to keep me warm when I fish, keep me stylish when I train, or keep me healthy with the best supplements on the planet! @meppsspinners always putting the fish on the line and I think it's time you guys jump on board! World's #1 lure! #mepps

A post shared by Gregor gillespie (@gregorthegift) on Nov 18, 2017 at 2:17pm PST

What a morning out ??????

A post shared by Neil Seery (@neilseery) on Nov 19, 2017 at 1:56am PST

Activities and adventures

Riding into @broncos country. Excited about the game tomorrow support my man @derekwolfe_95 #DEFWU @defwu_official

A post shared by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Nov 18, 2017 at 2:16pm PST

Random assortment of pics we took on our Sunday adventure thru NorCal ?? #putahcreekwildlifearea #devilsgate #gloryhole #prettydrive #winecountry

A post shared by saramcmann (@saramcmann) on Nov 20, 2017 at 8:54am PST

Only took me 5 million times to get up lol #struggleosreal

A post shared by Ashley Elizabeth Yoder (@spidermonkeyyoda) on Nov 23, 2017 at 3:01pm PST

Gabi vamos jogar Ping pong ! ?????? #happybirthday @gabigarciaoficial #karatekid Gabi let's play ?? ping pong? ????

A post shared by CRIS CYBORG ????? #ufc219 (@criscyborg) on Nov 18, 2017 at 10:44pm PST

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