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Tweets of the Week - 8/17

By Thomas Cunningham • Aug. 17, 2012

A look at the best tweets from the world of UFC. Follow @ufc, the list of official UFC accounts, the list of UFC fighters and the list of Strikeforce fighters to keep up with these guys and gals.

Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman
Ronda rolls with Nick Diaz while Sarah heads to Jackson's - see the @Strikeforce headliners prep for Saturday http://www.ufc.com/media/SF3-all-access-ep2  -UFC ‏

Easiest weight cut ever! Can't wait for a great fight tomorrow. #strikeforce #fb  -Sarah Kaufman ‏

That's my mama!! http://instagr.am/p/OaG-93hEV4/ -Ronda Rousey ‏

Or am I a mime? RT @allelbows: This is @mmasarah's "Oh no! An armbar!" face @ San Diego http://instagr.am/p/OYCn1Tj0ae/ #fb   -Sarah Kaufman ‏

I AM!! RT @mmaelitebrand: Is anyone picking Sarah? #Strikeforce  -Sarah Kaufman ‏

Is there really barely 3 days left till my fight?!! Can't wait! Watch on Showtime Extreme Aug 18th 5pm PST  -Miesha Tate ‏

Chael vs Forrest… and Jones
RT @UFCTonight: #BREAKING: @Sonnench says he will fight @ForrestGriffin at light heavyweight on December 29th. So now I know  -Forrest Griffin ‏

@sonnench If you're going to disrespect me out of nowhere, at least disrespect me to my face like a man. -Jon Bones Jones ‏

Advice to @jonnybones. Take some of that Nike money, hire new writers. -Chael Sonnen ‏

@sonnench lol dude, you're not worth my time.. Earn a title shot instead of trying to talk your way into one and I'll be glad to hurt you  -Jon Bones Jones ‏

@jonnybones Oh I plan too. Btw, how long did it take your parents to come up with your name, JON JONES.. #creative  -Chael Sonnen ‏

For everyone who thinks I'm "falling into chaels game" I know exactly what I'm doing.. #AreYouNotEntertained  -Jon Bones Jones ‏

My last fortune cookie read: a great many people will take pleasure in your demise. Probably just a fluke  -Forrest Griffin ‏

Love You, Bro
That awkward moment when you're surrounded by people but still feel so alone.  -Miguel Angel Torres ‏

Nothing Says “Love You, Bro” like a Right Hook
Bonding with @rockholdmma = punching each other in the nose. #goodtimes  http://t.co/HBmH8oOA  -Cyrille Diabaté ‏

Crazy Talk!
Humans need sun and water, without it we would have problems. #DeepTalk #Biology #DroppinTruth  -Akira Corassani ‏

How to Start a Cult
Hmmm... I NEED 500 PEOPLE TO DO SOMETHING FOR ME REAL QUICK, IF IT WORKS I'LL DO SOME SORT OF PRIZE GIVEAWAY. WHO IS IN?!?!  -Tom Lawlor ‏

Normal Baths are for Sissies
Ohhhh ice bath. It wouldn't be so bad if it just wasn't so cold. But then I guess it would be just a bath. Also important. #fb  -Amir Sadollah ‏

His Nickname Ain’t “Frugal”
Saw @FloydMayweather leaving the gym in the biggest white Bentley known to man. #Motivation  -Danny Castillo ‏

Jean-Claude is Proud
Almost the splits http://pic.twitter.com/7ps4Cl1c  -Duane Ludwig ‏

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