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How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? Conor McGregor vs. Cub Swanson Beef, Stubbed Toes

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

By Anton Tabuena

A few updates on what's been going on in the MMA & UFC Twitterverse

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There's a ton of tweets below, but first, don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram: @antontabuena

Oh, and these guys are probably worth following as well: The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Richard Wade, Chris Barton, D.E.O, Scott Broussard, Matt Bishop, Fraser Coffeen, Dallas Winston, KJ Gould, Ben Thapa, T.P. Grant, Steph Daniels, Zane Simon, Mookie Alexander, Mike Riordan, David St. Martin, David Castillo, Connor Ruebusch.

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RANDOM TWIDBITS

"I have discovered the mute button."  -CM Punk

"Fighting for the IFL, Elite XC, and a pre-Zuffa Strikeforce I was getting paid. Once Zuffa bought Strikeforce I couldn't afford to fight"  -Conor Huen

"The athletes need to stand up and let their voices be heard. I know guys under UFC contract are afraid to lose their jobs or shelved. . . If no one fights back nothing will change. We are fighters are we not?! Stand up and act like it. Refuse to be taken advantage of!"  -Conor Huen

"I never jumped on the toaster strudel bandwagon. I'm loyal to these chalky pop-tarts"  -Cub Swanson

"Sometimes when it's slow on twitter I scroll though some of your "following" lists. And I judge you so hard."  -Stipe Miocic

"I find it discerning when cashiers call me bro"  -Mitch Clarke

"I find it disconcerting when people try to correct me via twitter"  -Mitch Clarke

What did you say ??!!! #Frosty #fightingwords

A photo posted by Chuck Liddell (@theofficialchuckliddell) on

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MACHIDA VS. ROCKHOLD

"Btw yes I remember what those body kicks feel like. Machida is a great!"  -Chris Weidman

" looked good. I'm ready when you are "  -Luke Rockhold

" I have been ready bro!!!! I get home tomorrow and will call u this week."  -Dana White

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IS THIS BRAZIL'S 2016 OLYMPIAN?

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TWITTER BEEF

"Kenny Florian's prediction for biggest fight of 2015? "By far", @JoseAldoJunior vs. @TheNotoriousMMA in a stadium."  -UFC Tonight

"Jose cannot fill stadiums. Thankfully however, I can. WELCOME TO EIRE!!!!"  -Conor McGregor

""  -Cub Swanson

"Don't get bitter Cub. Get better. Conor Bless."  -Conor McGregor

"Lets be real! You're an arrogant prick and a horrible roll model #IKnowTheseTings"  -Cub Swanson

"When the UFC is done milking you and no longer protects you. I will gladly humble you @TheNotoriousMMA #Clown"  -Cub Swanson

"Be careful now, I might just fire your old ass."  -Conor McGregor

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DON'T TOUCH MY TWEET TWEET

A photo posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on

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SOMEONE THOUGHT JONES WAS JOHN HOWARD (TOO BAD THE PHOTO WAS DELETED)

"I just couldn't John Howard's like 5'7" -Jon Jones

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TOE > JDS

"I just stubbed my toe and I can't even explain how much it hurts."  -Stipe Miocic

"@stipemiocicufc says the guy who traded punches with JDS! Heal up and see you soon, brother!"  -Dave Sholler

"it's amazing how tough one can be in the cage and the minute you get out big wuss! Myself included"  -Isaac Vallie Flagg

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MOAR TWICTURES

Deep in thought, aka freezing my ass off! #views #denver #itwassnowing ❄️⛄️

Фото опубликовано Arianny Celeste (@ariannyceleste)

floating or falling it doesn't matter

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