MMA

Fighting Words: Jon Jones And Matt Mitrione’s Twitter Beef

Sean Ross SappOctober 29, 2016, 7:31 pm

It's been a while since we've had a Fighting Words piece. This summer was a pretty docile one on social media.

Matt Mitrione changed that.

To support his habit during suspension, apparently Jon Jones (he blocked me) picked up a cash job. Clever disguise Jon. pic.twitter.com/HzYHsknjil

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

DUDE, WHAT!? Why would you do that? The two look nothing alike, and you weren't provoked. What's causin' all of this?

Is Matt Mitrione angling for a fight? Well, no. The two are in different weight divisions and different companies. And it wouldn't appear Jones is financially incentivized to give a shit.

@mattmitrione I have more money in real estate then your net worth. You come out of nowhere talking shit, fuck off bro

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

@JonnyBones it's ok princess, cocaine and your other habits that we ALL know about will drain that. You're a great talent w God complex.

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

At least this time, Mitrione attacked Jones for one of the (many) things worth actually criticizing him about. Going at his physical appearance was like going to war with a box of laffy taffy when you have an AK-47 sitting next to you.

Still, Jones had his own fun.

@mattmitrione have a good weekend, hope this somehow made you feel better

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

Lol he's cut? I didn't know that lol hey, smart man. Maybe he'll get an article tomorrow https://t.co/VFLXZZW7nT

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

Hey everybody had on over and give @mattmitrione a few follows. He needs some attention today

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

Mitrione, despite his quick rebound by trolling Jones for cocaine, then brought politics into the fray.

"The dude is clean"????? Dafuq? Hahaha, you must support Hillary as well https://t.co/qsthQycrF0

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

W—what? This is getting more confusing. Mitrione somehow connected Jones' drug past to HIllary Clinton. I don't get it either.

@echrisroberts @JonnyBones Jon that has to sting to a outspoken hypocrite huh. You know that I know. I remember that London trip b4 u were u

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

That's what I'm saying. Matt went through the trouble of stitching pictures together and everything https://t.co/qZxrfXdMYT

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

I swear I get the most hate from the washed up ones https://t.co/7BlGXEkQGk

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

I've never had a public figure who was clearly doing better than me go out of their way to harass me on the Internet.

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

Maybe that's because they're too busy enjoying their life, maybe it's because they're out there living a grateful life.

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

maybe they just don't have time for the random hatred or jealousy.

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

Dude. Stop. Think it through. Just stop https://t.co/QaaDurqijP

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

Been cut? Goat LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT…We're a different animal up north lil buddy https://t.co/GBQqEgKrQ5

— Purdue has NO (@mattmitrione) October 28, 2016

Poor Mitrione. He's off in Bellator making really good money, has a nice broadcasting gig, and picked a fight with a man who's only lost them outside the cage. When the guy you're targeting has already faced substance abuse issues, a hit-and-run, DUIs, USADA and the like, you're probably not going to make him look any worse unless you have some riveting new information. Mitrione didn't. Instead, Jones is just sitting around, trolling the 205-pound division while he waits on his disciplinary hearing from the NAC.

Mitrione also went the 'little guy' route, in regards to Jones fighting at light heavyweight. Mind you, the guy has a 5-inch reach advantage on Mitrione despite the two being the same size. Jones' also happened to walk through one Daniel Cormier, who many think would be the UFC Heavyweight Champion if he so chose.

Mitrione picked a fight with Jones, and came out smelling like doody — and it's his fault. There's plenty to trash Jones about. This wasn't even timely. You stand a much better chance just waiting for the next Jones news story to break and angle your point than this. This was about as one-sided as it gets.

Fightful.com declares Jon Jones the winner.