MMA’s week out of the cage: Fighters salute Mike Tyson on 54th birthday

Check out the best social media posts from fighters and their lives outside of the cage in the past week.

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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Mike Tyson turns 54

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54 today. Where did the time go.

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Love ya @miketyson Happy Birthday bro

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Animals of Instagram

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My Pablito 😻 #bullterrierlovers #dogmom #teamcg

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Anniversaries

Children of MMA

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Dad life is the best life

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Random leftovers

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#RawDog #Challenge

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