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.
Birthdays: Dan Hooker
Birthdays: T.J. Dillashaw
Birthdays: Petr Yan
Birthdays: Stephen Thompson
Birthdays: Megan Anderson
Birthdays: Tony Ferguson
Weekly eats: Joe Rogan
Weekly eats: Tom Lawlor
Weekly eats: Shinya Aoki
Weekly eats: Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier receives key to Youngsville, La.
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