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MMA’s week out of the cage: Fighters celebrate Father’s Day on social media

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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Father’s Day

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Happy Fathers Day!!!!

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@dangeranddad

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Happy Father’s Day to the GOAT!! @barboza9857 ❤️

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Happy Father’s Day fellas! #cageyfresh

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My ❤️ #fathersday

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Happy fathers day to my Father and my husband! I am so happy my daughter has a daddy so cool and such a good friend like my dad is for me! These men are everything to me! Thank you @megatondias For everything you do for me and for always being you! I I LOVE YOU! Thanks baby @santoswesley for giving me the best gift, our Moa! I’m so proud of you! WE LOVE YOU! || Feliz dia dos Pais nos EUA para meu Paizão e meu marido!! Fico muito feliz que minha filha tem um pai tão legal e tão parceiro como o meu pai é para mim! Esses homens são tudo para mim! Obrigada pai @megatondias por tudo que vc faz para mim e por ser quem vc é sempre! Te amo!! Obrigada Bebe @santoswesley por presentear a nossa vida com a nossa Moa! Orgulho de vc Papusco!! Amamos vc!!

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#happyfathersday 🤘🏼to many more adventures

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