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Mike Bohn, The Blue Corner

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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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Celebrity interactions

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Good hanging chief

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@loganpaul #sbliv

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Animals of Instagram

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Masen Weidman

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Weekly eats

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Three of those are mine, just saying!

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Birthdays, anniversaries and engagements

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🐊🐊 #10thanniversary

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4 years ago 💍🌴🌺 #kadandmir

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❤️16anosJuntos ❤️16yearsTogether❤️

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Happy birthday to this little stick of dynamite 🧨 @alyseanderson21 & future Ufc atomweight. CORRECTION- to this #Lilsavage I never knew that when I met her at #UFC Detroit a few years back and asked her to come train with me that we would become so close. In a short period of time she has become one of my very best friends & little sisters. I love teaching her new things like , you’re supposed to cook sweet potatoes before eating them. And that “Lunchables” are not considered a part of the healthy food group. She is forever a kid at heart and that’s why we all love her. * I’m sure if you look out your window right now you will see her cruising by on her Heelys or #Dirtbike * Today she turns 1 year older on paper but not at heart. Im glad I’ve gotten the chance to know you . I hope all your dreams come true Xoxoxo LBD

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Children of MMA

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Maior castelo da praia. 🏖🏔⛱⛰ 😂😂😂😂

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👑 Liam Jacques Magny 👑

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Activities and adventures

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Grapes must be crushed to make wine. Diamonds form under pressure. Olives are pressed to release oil. Seeds grow in darkness. Growth comes when you feel under pressure, pressed or in the darkness. Growth is a beautiful thing. Getting energy in the nature with my friend @emwhitmire115 As uvas devem são esmagadas no processo de fabricação vinho. Os diamantes se formam sob pressão. As azeitonas são pressionadas para liberar óleo. As sementes crescem na escuridão. O crescimento ocorre quando você se sente pressionado, encurralado ou no escuro. O crescimento é lindo! Confiem no processo!! Energizando a alma na natureza com a minha amiga @emwhitmire115 #teamcg #wmma #ufc #nature #claudiagadelha

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Random leftovers

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@handzofsteelmma

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WE BOUGHT THE MOST PERFECT HOUSE TODAY!! 😁😁😁 I am so in love with this place. We won’t move for a few more weeks. I have a fist fight to get into next week, and after that there’s some renovations we’re going to do before we move in, but we found and bought the most perfect little house in south Houston. I can’t wait to make it our own😊it has everything we wanted… big back yard, big master bathroom, no back neighbors, nice kitchen… we couldn’t be happier. Pics and vids coming soon, especially as we do our own renovations 👷🏻‍♂️👷🏻‍♀️This one will be much less work than the last but we should still have some fun 😁 Thank you Stephanie @deberrybestinrealestate for finding us the perfect place and working so hard for us!! Stephanie really went above and beyond to make sure we were happy, so if you are looking to move anytime soon, give her a call! We are thrilled 🥰

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I think an updated photo is needed!!

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How do you create a special memory for someone who spends their days creating memories for the people they love ???? Easy take them to their favorite place … Disney World !! Well that was my plan at least . Me and Jamie woke up at 2.30 am in an attempt to catch an early flight and get to Orlando early and get the most out of our time to celebrate the perfect birthday . Wake up ✅ timely arrival to airport ✅ tsa was a breeze ✅ we are seated and ready to sleep thru our ride ✅ right before we fall asleep 😴 the load speaker comes on “ ladies and gentle thank you for flying please enjoy you’re flight ✈️ ,it will be approximately 2 and half hours til we touchdown in FORT LAUDERDALE !!! Wait what ???? Did they just say Fort Lauderdale ? I immediately start sweating ( you booked the flights for Fort Lauderdale??? You fucking idiot !!! How could you !!! Who the fuck does that ???? Jamie doesn’t even flinch , she looks at me and laughs and says” Ed don’t worry I do the same shit all the time “ I promise her as soon as We land I will take care of everything …. the truth is ( I am clueless, we only have 2 days to celebrate wtf are We going to do , waiting on a plane from ft Lauderdale to Orlando is another 7 hours !! Fuck it We get off the plane and flag done the first UBER … it’s a hard NO “ dude No way I am driving 3 n half hours to Orlando “ . Second Uber driver … this dude would of drove me back to Philadelphia if I ask him !! Jackpot ✅ We arrive at the Contemporary Resort 3 and a half hours later and Proceed to have the funnest 2 days that any two people can have . Here’s the lesson I learned .I wanted Everything to be perfect for her birthday …The flights … the hotel … dinners … ect. But it was already perfect without any of it .. I married my best friend, since we were kids we have endured the craziest situations . Regardless We always manage to laugh and smile while everyone around us is in shambles . With you, a delayed flight becomes another round of drinks , a missed flight turns into a night on the town in an obscure location and a canceled vacation turns into a rebooking to a remote island .Now adventure complete ✅ Happy birthday ❤️

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The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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