MMA's week out of the cage: Thiago Alves gets 10th surgery, Jon Jones garage training

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

Just a spa day for Winston! Which one do u like the best? I’m going w #2 bc it captures more of his personality. Lol #saturdaysarefortheboys #goldendoodle #doodlesofinstagram #winston

A post shared by Chas Skelly (@chasskelly) on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:42pm PDT

?? swipe left to see Escobar catch his 1st body ?? #proudparent #everybodyeatsb

A post shared by Toon (@predatortoon) on Mar 28, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT

It’s always a good day when hanging out with my boo #BabyBlue ????

A post shared by ??Jessy Jess ?? (@missjessyjess) on Mar 26, 2018 at 12:08pm PDT

Making new friends!

A post shared by Jake Shields (@jakeshields) on Mar 26, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT

Tyrone the turtle

A post shared by Mike Pyle (@mikepyle1975) on Mar 28, 2018 at 12:43pm PDT

R.I.P my son Tanner ! Jan 21st 2010- March 29th 2018 You were young still buddy but you did a lot in your life. All doggies go to heaven ! No more suffering! Thank you for everything you taught us ! We Love you and we’re gonna Miss you forever ! ????????????????????????????????????

A post shared by Platinum Mike Perry (@platinummikeperry) on Mar 29, 2018 at 11:30am PDT

Weekly eats

Hamburger ???!?! Yes please!!!!

A post shared by Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) on Mar 22, 2018 at 8:35am PDT

Sunday eves were made for this. Silverback smashed all this into my stomach last night. #cheatmeal #cheatday #delicious #paleo #paleolifestyle #paleolife #food #foodporn #foodie #foodaddict #nomnom #abs #fit #fitfood #gains #gainz #bodybuilding #strength #sogood @therock …why my cheat meals > yours ???

A post shared by Seth Petruzelli (@silverbackseth) on Mar 26, 2018 at 7:19am PDT

Tonight's dinner…. @traegergrills grilled scallops and asparagus along with some coconut cream brown rice. ???????????? #foodporn #traeger #aboutthatlife #gains

A post shared by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Mar 26, 2018 at 8:57pm PDT

My powerful dinner joined by @gtskombucha

A post shared by Marlon chito Vera (@chitoveraufc) on Mar 26, 2018 at 9:16pm PDT

Children of MMA

My boy is here, Team borg grew by one today and he is healthy and strong.

A post shared by Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) on Mar 27, 2018 at 12:05pm PDT

Spell dog backwards…

A post shared by Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove (@kendallgrovemma) on Mar 27, 2018 at 3:03pm PDT

???? – ????? ????? ?????. ????????? ? ????? ????? ?????? ????, ?????????… ????, ????????? ???? ???????:) We will, we will rock you!?? ?? ?? #oleynik #music #son #sing #rocker #miami #florida #guitar

A post shared by Alexey Oleynik (@alexeyoleynik1) on Mar 29, 2018 at 5:38am PDT

Stroll around the neighborhood with the Family

A post shared by Cody Garbrandt (@cody_nolove) on Mar 29, 2018 at 7:55pm PDT

Shooting, hunting, fishing

Caveman vs Goliath. Caveman Win, Thanks to great instruction and guiding from Captain @captchancey at chewonthistv.com Fish of a Lifetime. 85 pounds of Raw Power!!! This was the strongest force I’ve ever felt in my entire Life. Sports included. It’s a must for every hard core fisherman. Thanks for showing me and my Old Man a great time Captain Ben!!! #fishingislife #goliathgrouper #chewonthis #soflo #flogrown #catchandrelease

A post shared by Clay Guida (@clayguida) on Mar 26, 2018 at 8:00pm PDT

Widespread but they all were a hit. #Hobbies #20Yards #NeedATrainer

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Mar 25, 2018 at 5:17pm PDT

Fun couple hours at the range #springfield #glock #ruger #smithandwesson #45 #9mm #380 #44magnum #likepokemon #gottagetthemall

A post shared by allen crowder II (@allen_pb_crowder) on Mar 29, 2018 at 3:45pm PDT

Enjoying the long weekend! 4 at 200m 12.9 sec ???????? #ufc #mma #martialarts #fight #australia #jj #instagood #instafight #instamood #me #happy #training #hardtokill #photooftheday #bestofthebest #bestoftheday #follow #followme #remington700 #tika #longdistance #rangeday #range #511tactical #511 #howa

A post shared by Jake Matthews (@jakematthewsufc) on Mar 30, 2018 at 12:31am PDT

What is this guys!?!?! @krismcgee62 with the first catch of the day! Tell me what this is guys! #fishingwiththegift #bestwrestlerinmma #bestfishermaninmma #ufc #ufcutica #trout #jiujitsulifestyle #jiujitsu #mma #kickboxing #grappling #wrestling #boxing #salmon #fishing

A post shared by Gregor gillespie (@gregorthegift) on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:23am PDT

Activities and adventures

Sobrevivi mais um dia de surf rs uma vibe top! ??????????? • • • Survived one more day of surf! Haha good vibes! ???????????

A post shared by Mackenzie Dern ???????? (@mackenziedern) on Mar 23, 2018 at 6:44pm PDT

Ontem foi dia de assistir o jogo dos @panthers com os amigos @andydavis121 @evertonvv e @leandrobuscapeoficial e que jogão! Let’s go Panthers!!!! . #panthers #letsgopanthers #TeamMarreta #DaCDDproMundo

A post shared by Thiago "Marreta" Santos (@tmarretamma) on Mar 25, 2018 at 9:26am PDT

Hasta la vista Cancún! Until next time. #mexico #friends ????

A post shared by Henry Cejudo (@henry_cejudo) on Mar 25, 2018 at 6:48pm PDT

Acting the tourist down at the Colleseum ?? Pure class ???? #Rome #Colleseum

A post shared by Paul Redmond (@paul_redser_mma) on Mar 26, 2018 at 5:47am PDT

Laps after the office tonight. @checkdefense ???????? #checkdefense

A post shared by Josh Koscheck (@joshkoscheck) on Mar 26, 2018 at 6:42pm PDT

Random leftovers

When bae is klingy as fuck!?? #proteinfabrikken #proteinfabrikken_no #magnatcenter #deadlift #viking #vikings

A post shared by Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:53am PDT

De boa na lagoa com a “Jacaroa”

A post shared by Ronaldo Jacaré ?? (@ronaldojacare) on Mar 24, 2018 at 7:16pm PDT

What a joke! I think it funny when people kick banana trees. They are soft, we eat them in our mohinga noodle ?? soup. Don’t worry my grandmother will feed it to the banana tree to the pigs ??. @onechampionship I’m ready to defend my title.

A post shared by Aung La Nsang (@aunglansang) on Mar 24, 2018 at 8:07am PDT

Kickin’ off monday right. @mufasamma

A post shared by Brian Ortega (@briantcity) on Mar 26, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT

Today We made a childhood dream come true. We bought an brand new Mercedes Benz GLE for the most important man in our life, our father. Thank you to my big brother and coach @hhiidro for every single day of hard work. I want to thank the best sponsor in the world for making this possible. And I want to thank the @ufc for changing my life I can’t wait to make an impact in the biggest league of the planet. Also thanks to my manager @aliabdelaziz000 the hardest working manager in the world and Master @kings_mma and @firas_zahabi for always believing in me. #alhamdulillah

A post shared by Nasrat Haqparast (@nasrat_mma) on Mar 27, 2018 at 6:24am PDT

A post shared by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Mar 26, 2018 at 11:32pm PDT

19 years of professional fighting and today was my 10th surgery. I had to do a clean up (Arthroscopy) on my Right Ankle, I had a few bone fragments floating around from years of kicking. The life of an Elite MMA Warrior…… Worth it ???? Ready to kick even harder then before ???? Enjoy my ?? pics #SavageBreed #PITBULL #KillerInstict #BornForWar ???????????? 19 anos de lutador profissional é hoje foi a minha Décima cirurgia. Tive que fazer uma Limpeza no meu Calcanhar Direito (Artroscopia) para remover fragmentos ósseos flutuante. A vida de um Elite Mma Warrior…. Honesta e abençoada ????. Vou chutar bem mais forte que antes ???? #verasqueumfilhoteunaofogealuta #instintoselvagem #Pitbull

A post shared by Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves ???????? (@thiagoalvesatt) on Mar 27, 2018 at 1:10pm PDT

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