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Aljamain Sterling lures Jimmie Rivera into Twitter beef – gets vengeful response
In the busy world of MMA Twitter beefs, it’s not easy to stand out. But Aljamain Sterling and Jimmie Rivera have our attention.
While the roots of this particular bantamweight stand-off go way back, this most recent back-and-forth seems to have been initiated by Sterling on Tuesday. With UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby and a fair amount of emojis involved, Sterling started by making his case as to why the two should meet up in the octagon.
@JimmieRivera135 You talked hella shit back on the regional circuit and when I got signed to the @UFC…#TheseElbowsAreReadyForYou!!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
@JimmieRivera135 You wanna fight for the belt?? I’m the ONLY guy open for U suga tits
Cruz is next, Assuncao is dry. That leaves us ????
♂️
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
The “Funk Master” was not only the early aggressor, but also had the biggest output – with added points for his sharp gif game.
How I look right now asking @JimmieRivera135 to fight me…
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
It was low-key savage Rivera, however, who arguably landed the most damaging shot (via Twitter).
It took a few tries for Sterling to finally lure Rivera in. But he kept the wait fun by taking on some of his favorite Twitter trolls.
I’ll be back for you tmw morning
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
Ohh look
who finally came out to play! #LaughNowBleedLater https://t.co/TKh30wHvev
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
Ohh I will pops, until you sign on the line. Even a fight and win over Faber didn’t do shit for your career. That’s tragic
#TakeTheBait
https://t.co/9016qCjZcx
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
my name is bigger than little Jim here. Are you kidding me?! https://t.co/DOR7qzuvGm
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 20, 2017
Currently the No. 11 fighter in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA bantamweight rankings, Sterling (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is certainly living a good octagon moment. After a bitter two-fight skid (both split decisions) halted an undefeated 12-fight pro run, Sterling bounced back with consecutive wins over Augusto Mendes and former 135-pound champion Renan Barao.
But Rivera (21-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), who currently sits at No. 5, has been aiming a little higher in the bantamweight food chain. After a dominant decision over Thomas Almeida added a sixth win to his unbeaten UFC run – and 20th overall – Rivera went straight for ex-champs Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillashaw.
Whether the matchup will materialize in the octagon remains to be seen. But, in the name of neutrality, The Blue Corner scores this Twitter exchange a fairly entertaining draw.
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The Blue Corner is MMAjunkie‘s official blog and is edited by Mike Bohn.
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