Author: Thomas Cunningham

TUF Tonight: ET? Raccoon? Madness? Drama?
Hey all check out @TUFonFX tonight ET might make an appearance…
What one will they use?? ET… or the raccoon? Damnit! @secormatthew @MikeyRicci @BristolMarunde @jameschaneymma @igoraraujojj   -Eddy Ellis ?@fasteddyellis

Tune into the ultimate fighter tonight on fx. Rest assured madness is on the horizon! –James Chaney ?

Tune into FX tonight and see the drama that WILL unfold! @TUFonFX #TUF16 @themanagermma @danawhite @roynelsonmma @Ranger_Up @RU_damnright   –Colton Smith ?

So What’s On Everyone’s Mind? Zombies, You Say?
Haha id double leg the s**t outta a zombie! RT @Dave_Hurtado: @chadmendes you wont try to double leg a zombie tho. #uWont   –Chad Mendes ?

RT if you think they should feature me as a zombie hunter on @walkingdead_amc since its what I do besides the whole UFC side job 😉  –Daron Cruickshank ?

Oooooo just saw an ads for zombie infested 5k run!!!! I’m in –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

@smiocic I’m down! Never been paintballing. I have a get up like that for when sh*t goes down lol  –Chris Camozzi ?

@ChrisCamozzi Then you are on my team. For paint balling and/or zombie attack. –Stipe Miocic ?

Halloweeners
My costume Ash from evil dead/army of darkness pic.twitter.com/Sj27A1bp  –Matthew Riddle ?

Lead up to this years costume, 2004 group costume block party champs #nobigdeal #smurfs http://instagr.am/p/ROuu98MQni/  –Ryan Bader ?

And Tweets of the Week Too!
Made @UFC Sumbission of the Week! http://www.ufc.com/  #HONORED ! http://fb.me/1Rnbrx5rH  –Pablo Garza  ?

Where’s Mark Hunt At?
Still here  –Mark Hunt ?

Danny Castillo Says They Never Left
Due to the fact that I can only use one hand to fix my hair, I want the general public & fashionistas 2 know that headbands are now back.  –Julie Kedzie ?

🙂  –Danny Castillo ?

Ronda Rousey: Game Changer
🙂 http://instagr.am/p/RNYlNwhEei/  –Ronda Rousey ?

That’ll Go Over Just Fine
Even if my girlfriend doesn’t want a themed wedding I’m still showing up dressed like darth Vadar!!! –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

Kids, Say Hi to Uncle Creepy
When I was on yo gabba gabba … Love that show http://instagr.am/p/RLxn7EzFni/  –Ian McCall ?

Kids, Say Hi to Rampage
Met the coolest kid at best buy today http://instagr.am/p/RI_Zf1P_Pe/  –Quinton Jackson ?

Meanwhile, On The Mean Streets of West Linn
If I could understand a single word @rampage4real said about me I might be mildly offended.  –Chael Sonnen ?

Someone Needs to Re-Read the Employee Handbook
Sometimes I want to jump up and high five a few of the people I work with… In the face… With a chair. #Monday  –Tim Kennedy ?

Brian Stann Assaults Child… with Obscure Movie Reference
Just crushed a 12 yr old in arm wrestling, I referenced Sly Stallones Over the Top and the kid had no clue, haha always fun at these events  –Brian Stann ?

Remembering Jeff Blatnick
RIP Jeff Blatnick http://www.ufc.com/news/Jeff-Blatnick-obit … –UFC

RIP Jeff Blatnick  –Joey Beltran

RIP #Legendary Wrestler and MMA Athlete Jeff Blatnick. The MMA and Wrestling Community looses a true warrior and legend RIP.  –Shane Carwin ?

RIP Jeff Blatnick  –Dana White ?

This TUF, That TUF & the Next TUF
Before @TUFonFX 17 with Sonnen and Jones, catch the current season at http://www.theultimatefighter.com/videos/1744963913 … (http://www.UFC.tv  outside the US)  –UFC ?

Watch the TUF16 on fx tonight. I take concussive blows to the head sometimes so your guess on what happens tonight is as good as mine.  –James Chaney ?

DO NOT MISS #TUF16 tonight on @TUFonFX @FUELTV my Army buddy and training partner @ColtonSmithMMA is going to be fighting. @ufc  –Tim Kennedy ?

It’s on december 14th @ufc #UFConFX6 #SotsvsPearson #teamuk #tufsmashes #ufc http://instagr.am/p/Q8j9XILwrA/  –Ross Pearson ?

Thanks for your continued support! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!  –George Sotiropoulos ?

Who’s looking forward to watch the next season of @TUFonFX with @sonnench? Could be a really entertaining season. #TeamSonnen  –Vinny Magalhaes ?

What do you think about Chael vs Jones TUF? I think its awesome @ufc  –Chris Camozzi ?

“Of course i will take Jon down… repeatedly.” -Chael  “Hahaha awesome” -Jon Jones. Countdown to April 2013 is on! http://www.ufc.com/media/tuf-17-media-call … –UFC ?

Cryptic Tweet of the Week
Sz   –Aaron Simpson ?

Positive ‘Page
I’m glad I made a change n my life 2 b positive and a better role model 4 my kids and fans.. Better stuff is happening 2 me already. Try it!  –Quinton Jackson ?

Whimper, Maybe… but Not Cry
Hey small plane that I just rode ……. F you, you won’t make me cry –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

How Mr. Shanky Got Rabies
Mr raccoon I’m gonna kick your ass for this pic.twitter.com/VzlHHJiN  –Daron Cruickshank ?

Fighter Moms Don’t Play
#1 BEST RESPONSE TO MY QUESTION ABOUT HOW LONG JUICED VEG AND FRUIT JUICE LAST: “LONGER THAN U DO IN A FIGHT” -THANKS MOM!!!   –Pat Barry ?

My mom just texted me about being late, 30 minutes b4 I’m suppose to be late.  
Ok I’m late but every clock in my moms house is 15 minutes fast.  –Danny Castillo ?

Florian’s Film Corner
I know Daniel Day Lewis might be awesome in the upcoming movie “Lincoln” but the storyline just doesn’t seem “vampirey” enough for me.  –Kenny Florian ?

Oh, The Sacrifices and Struggles!
The life of a UFC fighter 🙂 pic.twitter.com/jjcLfK65  –Antonio Carvalho ?

Tweets via Carrier Pigeon
I wanna live off the grid!  –Duane Ludwig ?

Someone Needs the Happy Gas
🙁 dentist appointment right now
If you hear later that I capoeira kicked a dentist, it’s only because he came at me with some sort of torture device!!! #whywouldilie  –Cub Swanson ?

Mo’ Tweets, Mo’ Problems
At least once a day I type out a tweet and then decide against sending it, because I know a bunch of people will start whining if I do.  –Dan Hardy ?

There’s No “Facebook Posts of the Week”
Twitter > Facebook   –Miesha Tate  ?

What Up, Dogs?
Welcome to the family!!! pic.twitter.com/p1agg8Ie  –Stipe Miocic ?

My puppy Mars and I driving home. pic.twitter.com/pRCywPXl  –Tim Kennedy ?

Trash Talking Battle: Forrest vs Forrest
I’ve never run from a fight…. Because I’m too slow to get away  –Forrest Griffin ?

In Your Face, Nietzsche!
What doesn’t kill you, clearly is not deadly  –John Cholish ?

There’s an Armbar/Armstrong Joke Here Somewhere…
With Tim Armstrong from rancid!!  http://instagr.am/p/Q5ZBz7hEe7/  –Ronda Rousey ?

UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar
Quips and quotes from today’s UFC 153 presser with Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar http://www.ufc.com/media/153-PrePresser-Highlights …  –UFC ?

Good morning y’all , I wish a nice day to everyone peace !!!  –Anderson Silva ?

Watch @stephanbonnar land a 360 spin kick van damme style at the open workout in Rio #UFC http://yfrog.com/j1548lbrtywnbbjteocomjenz …  –Stephan Bonnar ?

Mission accomplished! Already on weight, now just have to wait for official weigh ins @ufc 153! http://twitpic.com/b3gt46  –Demian Maia ?

First day in Rio has been great. Met lots of fans on the beach with @PhilMrWonderful  –Jon Fitch ?

I just sent my mom photos from Rio. She writes back to me “stay out of the sun, you’re getting black” hahaha I’ll let you know how that goes  –Phil Davis ?

I cant wait for the fight tomorrow  –Diego Brandao ?

I am already on weight , and even just ate a toblerone  –Wagner Caldeirao ?

The Man himself, Burt Watson!! UFC Baybe !!! http://instagr.am/p/QqFnMsuBuv/  –Cristiano Marcello ?

It’ll be so crazy if Bonnar beats A.Silva  –Duane Ludwig ?

Well Bonnar def. has nothing to lose. with that weight off his back it should free him up to go out and give a great fight! excited 2 see!  –Aaron Riley ?

British Invasion
US Visa granted… You aren’t rid of me just yet America!  –Dan Hardy ?

Jamie Varner, We Got a Cake!
Goodbye 27 hello 28 and almost 30! http://instagr.am/p/QrEnQ7HPIo/  –Jamie Varner ?

Uncle Sleepy
Ya I wear a onesie to bed http://instagr.am/p/Qq_vKmTFs6/  –Ian McCall ?

Now That’s a Computer Crash!
Dude I was so upset after the Yankee game that I turned my MacBook into an iPhone charger. @MattPeL pic.twitter.com/DwkpR8O6  –Al Iaquinta ?

Fight World Problems
cashiers at the grocery store look at you funny when you buy a tub of vaseline. Apparently mumbling, its for my ears. doesn’t clear it up  –Forrest Griffin ?

Ganster Gunning for Champ
 The more I realize how bad the fans want to see me fight Sonnen the more I am beginning to disregard whether he deserves it or not  –Jon Bones Jones ?

You don’t GIVE. I TAKE. Remembah that, Bonesie-Boy @jonnybones  –Chael Sonnen ?

What Scares Jake?
Fear nothing.. But the IRS.  –Jake Ellenberger  ?

“My Dad Can Beat up Your Dad“
I ate lunch at my daughters school today and all the Lil kids in her class think I’m a super star. Shhhh pls don’t telm otherwise. Thanks  –Duane Ludwig ?

Rules of the Road
I’m always the second fastest driver on the road, that way if there’s a speed trap the other #&*@! gets caught and I cruise on through  –Daron Cruickshank ?

Guy next to me on motorcycle has a hair net on ……….. But no helmet!!!!! #WINNING  –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

TUF Babies: Coming Soon
@igoraraujojj looks like were going to be adding one more to the family, and its not another dog…Lisa is PREGNANT!!  –Eddy Ellis ?

@fasteddyellis @igoraraujojj wow congrats big Ed name it Matt 🙂 
@fasteddyellis I love you  –Matthew Secor ?

@secormatthew ha in the words of @jameschaneymma I love me too! –Eddy Ellis ?

@fasteddyellis @secormatthew ha! I’m quotable!  –James Chaney ?

TUF PS
Hello ladies and gentlemen today is once again Friday make sure to tune in to TUF on fx at 10pm –Matthew Secor ?

Future Champ?
She caught me sleeping! I win 9 out of 10, easy! pic.twitter.com/qrcTarlH  –Jim Miller ?

Mustache Bite Transition to Armbar
Someone had to take a bite out of that infamous Mike Beltran mustache at some point! http://instagr.am/p/QjMq-EBEc_/  –Ronda Rousey ?

UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot
Fight week!!!! Me an LIL @johndodsonmma getting picked up and headed to the hotel. http://instagr.am/p/QQTXjYE-pA/  –Travis Browne ?

Now is time to put my weight back.Lol. Agora e hora de recuperar o peso…rs http://instagr.am/p/QYN_hNGtR9/   –Antonio Bigfoot Silva ?

See the main event staredown fans went bananas for – @TravisBrowneMMA vs. @BigfootSilva http://www.ufc.com/media/ufc-fx5-mainevent-weighin-highlight …  –UFC ?

The best I’ve ever felt at 170! Time to do work tomorrow night! http://instagr.am/p/QYgLovga3d/  –Jake Ellenberger ?

@ weigh ins on weight with @SugarRaySefo @MartinKampmann @Randy_Couture http://lockerz.com/s/250275538  –Jay Hieron ?

I can’t wait for this dream to come true http://via.me/-5oj8nh2   –John Dodson

Hanging with @EllenbergerMMA in the hotbox. #WeightCuttingWithASmile #UFConFX5 pic.twitter.com/5Z3CXj9Q  –Yves Edwards ?

Flexing my butt for Arianny. http://instagr.am/p/QYCOtJRReb/  –Darren Uyenoyama ?

@Jayhieron ‘s back people pic.twitter.com/dLtceP1H  –Mike Pyle ?

I’m overwhelm wt all the tweets! U guys are awesome! Thanks for the support.  –Danny Castillo ?

Nah. That’d be Totally Boring.
I wanna see Jon Jones VS Anderson Silva. Anyone else?  –Duane Ludwig ?

An Eye for an… Cupcake?
I’m sitting in traffic haven’t moved at all for 2hrs & I’d be willing to stab someone in the eye for a vanilla cupcake right now!  –Miesha Tate ?

Fighters Against Nerd Posers
Here’s a #TRUTH, putting glasses on a hot chick does not a NERD make. NONE of you are NERDS! Signed – a real nerd.  –Josh Barnett ?

TUF: Booze and Babies
I’ve inherited a taste for red wine from @MikeyRicci horrible influence that Canadian…  –James Chaney ?

@jameschaneymma Drink up boy  –Mike Ricci ?

On my way to find out what my next kid will be! Will it be a boy or girl? –Julian Lane ?

Its a girl!!  –Julian Lane ?

Dana’s Evil Plan Involves Dessert
I want the cyborg fight so if 135 won’t work let’s get @RondaRousey to 145 🙂 pic.twitter.com/XPzM1vqx  –Dana White ?

Happy Birthday, Hippo
Today is my 40th birthday 🙂 I officially have old man’s strength now and am unstoppable!  –Anthony Perosh ?

Zombies Vote No on YOLO
Big day of zombie apocalypse-ing tomorrow at universal studios. Does the hash tag #yolo apply here?  –Quinn Mulhern ?

Leben Attacked By Giant Angry Canary!
Just posted a photo http://instagr.am/p/QYEJa5khvo/  –Chris Leben ?

Oh… Nevermind.
Just posted a photo http://instagr.am/p/QYEBpLEhvf/  –Chris Leben ?

Helpful Gomez
Hey @ufc I’ll fight Taveres, I’m way under 155 righ now. Get me a flight and I’ll fight him tomorrow.  –Ulysses Gomez ?

Totally Okay. Not Weird at All
In highschool I talked to the sportscenter anchors like they were actually in the room. It worried my mother. But c mom I turned out ok  –Forrest Griffin ?

Daron’s Observational Skills: Second to None
@ufc @BigfootSilva that is a big ass dude  –Daron Cruickshank ?

Isaac the Cinema Aficionado
Anything with a giant crocodile and @BettyMWhite is a classic in my book!!!!  –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

In Fairness, it was Last Year’s iPad
Just saw a homeless guy with an iPad tablet… California must be home To the nation’s richest bums  –John Cofer ?

Post UFC on Fuel 5 Tweets
Thanks everybody for the messages, happy with the win! Thanks @smiocic for a great and hard fight, you rock brother!  –Stefan Struve ?

S**t happens. Didn’t work out for me tonight. I will use this to get better. Can’t wait for the next one. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight.
And congrats to @StefanStruve Great fight big man  –Stipe Miocic ?

Thanks everyone. Tough fight and a tough opponent. @AmirMMA took some of my best shots and kept coming. Respect to him.  –Dan Hardy ?

My LCL popped during the fist takedown. I’m not sure what to say here guys. Thanks for the support.  –Duane Ludwig ?

Dan Hardy is back!  –UFC United Kingdom ?

UFC on Fuel: Struve vs Miocic
This Saturday’s card is going to be fun. Live and free on @FUELTV Struve vs Miocic!!! http://on.ufc.com/Qy0dXu  –Dana White ?

Ok yes I said a platypus is a dinosaur. I’m still working on those interview skills! But remember this…I’ve also saved people’s lives!  –Stipe Miocic ?

So you wan’t to get a haircut next to the public toilets?! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/EVCr6aFD  –Stefan Struve ?

Warhawk done and press conference over. Now an evening of hydrating and watching movies!  –Dan Hardy

READY.   –Amir Sadollah ?

I did an interview yesterday and the reporter asked me who my “karate master” is? Reporter #fail  –Duane Ludwig ?

“@danawhite: HATHAWAY vs MAGUIRE!!! pic.twitter.com/Qec6eCWl” Dana loved my pink underwear lol 🙂  –John Maguire ?

weigh in day – i feel skinny! Get me on those scales because i want FOOD!  –John Hathaway ?

Amazing how people are sending so much positivity, love u all! Cutting the weight and feeling like this… #UFConFuel5 pic.twitter.com/6HnumEfq  –Akira Corassani ?

My twitter is going offfff!! Thanks for all the support. Game time on Saturday. #lionseatfirst  –Jimi Manuwa ?

Why can’t #netflix work when I’m overseas, it’d really be a life saver.  –Brad Tavares ?

When I get to feel what it would be like not to have food/water at all but for only 24 hours it can’t help but make me grateful.  –Andy Ogle ?

#FF all the guys of #UFCNottingham in one place – https://twitter.com/#!/ufc/ufc-on-fuel-tv-5  –UFC ?

WATCH: Fight Week Preview – #FUELTV5 In Focus @StefanStruve vs. @smiocic http://youtu.be/VpfcXx2P1UY  #UFCNottingham  –FUEL TV ?

Get TUF
Watch me on the ultimate fighter tonight on fx! I play that guy I am in a story about those things I do. http://lockerz.com/s/248516388  –James Chaney ?

Tonight everyone tune in to Tuf 16 on Fx, I will be streaming live on youtube so come chat with me @ufc @TUFonFX   –Dom Shonuff Waters ?

Ultimate Fighter 16 Episode 3 on FX at 10pm tonight! Watch or else… #TUF16 @TUFonFX  –Bristol Marunde ?

TUF is tonight and I will be watching it at the tilted kilt in Temecula! Signing autographs and pics, come join me! @TeamQuestMMA @TUFonFX   –Sam Alvey ?

Come down to @platinumjaxx tomorrow at 6pm to watch TUF episode 3 where my “noisy late-night activities create enemies on both teams” @ufc  –Nic Herron-Webb ?

Tuf fridays on FX tonight at 10…tell all your friends this season only gets more exciting # tufonfx #teamnelson   –Cameron Diffley ?

#TUF Watch The Ultimate Fighter 16 tonight at 10pm on FX !! Shout out to my Haters for tuning in as well. HAHA.@TUFonFX  –Julian Lane ?

Donny the Kickin’ Cowboy
Got kicked in the leg 67 times by @Cowboycerrone tonight!!! Good times… I think I hit him once !!!  –Mike Pyle ?

More Fighters Share Their Mini-Me Pics
My older bro and I #tbt http://instagr.am/p/QGb639r5GI/  –Ramsey Nijem ?

#tbt this is me when I was like 4/5 pic.twitter.com/m1BiQN67  –Brock Jardine ?

Daron Got a Haircut and Shave the Next Day
Similar to Daron Cruikshank… Furby? pic.twitter.com/1Agp8tGs   –Daron Cruickshank ?

“Dainty” Ronda Rousey Doesn’t Have the Same Ring
 Woah! Walkin around this Mr Olympia expo sure makes me feel dainty 😉  –Ronda Rousey ?

Danny Ain’t Scared, Homie
My last sparring session of camp. pic.twitter.com/Ay8vYdIe  –Danny Castillo ?

Rough Night at the Drive-Thru
Phew there are my pants pic.twitter.com/HBQSJQkf  –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

Chael Gonna Chael
You made them disappear but I’m not going anywhere Johnny!!  –Chael Sonnen ?

That Guy Looks Familiar
pic.twitter.com/FizqXmnc  –Amanda Nunes ?

Creepy Congrats… Sorta.
@MightyMouseUFC congrats tonight … I’m coming for you and hells coming with me #ugctt  –Ian McCall ?

UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort
Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong. -Unknown  –Jon Bones Jones ?

Tonight my weight is 205.6 Thanks God for this great time and all of you guys  –Vitor Belfort ?

Me & @MightyWife before the press conf pic.twitter.com/q3e8QbLO  –Demetrious Johnson ?

Ready to make history and put on a great show Saturday night! #FlyweightsRule #UFC152 pic.twitter.com/gz6Cdku8  –Joseph Benavidez ?

TUF Stuff
Don’t forget tomorrow night’s second episode of #TUF16 onFX  –Eddy Ellis ?

Remember to watch the ultimate fighter on fx tonight! I’ll be on there doing James Chaney things.  –James Chaney ?

So happy that @ShaneCarwin picked me for his team!!!  –Bristol Marunde ?

@BristolMarunde @ShaneCarwin ME TOO  –Roy Nelson ?

Fighters as Kids with Late Additions
See what fighters looked like before they got into the UFC… waaaaaay before http://t.co/SXW64hzj  –UFC ?

me and @diamondryan1 not sure I can tell us apart in this one. #ThrowbackThursday http://instagr.am/p/PzVL7gPkwk/  –Patrick Healy ?

When I was a baby? http://instagr.am/p/PvQkp6zFin/  –Ian McCall ?

He’s in a Lot of People’s Bathrooms
Kinda weird that @thedomin8r was starring at me while I pee pic.twitter.com/8piRlPJJ  –Isaac Vallie-Flagg ?

Art Jimmerson Style
Excuse me sir, which way to the bathroom? pic.twitter.com/zKiYPEgQ  –Duane Ludwig
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Phonies
Shout out to all you crazy people standing in line for a phone! #iPhone5  –Stipe Miocic ?

Super Samoan Has a New Baby
My girl pic.twitter.com/SFvQuCrR   –Mark Hunt ?

Papa Creepy and The Iceman Also Have Babies
Daddy daycare @chuckliddel http://instagr.am/p/P0M3aHzFnW/  –Ian McCall ?

The Powerful Joe Rogan Has a New Belt
A great honor today – I received my black belt from the great Jean Jacques Machado http://instagr.am/p/PsJ3PMpyNS/   –Joe Rogan ?

Pat Barry on Quick Finishes
THIS IS COOL!!! NEVER KNEW THERE WAS A ROUND 2!!! http://t.co/y1LeriUn   –Pat Barry ?

New Friends
There’s so much ice he can’t even float. http://instagr.am/p/Pxkxq1p1R4/   –Danny Castillo ?

Making new friends in New York… http://instagr.am/p/Pz01jsBEQV/  –Ronda Rousey ?

Why Forrest Doesn’t Have an Office Job
Next time you have to take a pee test for a job interview when you turn in your urine sample make sure to say ” now drink up” or “bottoms up  –Forrest Griffin ?