Matt Mitrione & Antonio Silva Exchange Heated Words On Twitter
antMatt Mitrione (9-4) is coming off a devastating submission loss to Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 68 and is looking to get his next fight lined up.
Ideally the fight would take place at UFC 193.
Mitrione chose to take a page out of Chael Sonnen’s playbook as he has called out an opponent instead of waiting around for the UFC to call him and let him know who he’s fighting next.
Mitrione revealed on Twitter that he would like to fight Antonio Silva (19-7-1) next.
Hey @BigfootSilva you have plans for ufc193? It's in Australia and I could use another stamp on my passport… @danawhite @ufc
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
Silva responded to Mitrione on Twitter and had a great exchange.
@jucao @Hype_BZ @BigfootSilva dude, who are you? Why are you even writing me? You're a coach standing up for your fighter? Id be embarrassed
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
I don't choose fighter to fight, not like blackzilian and it would be great, I would like to fight a top 10. Not you https://t.co/KERmxOQuuh
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) August 6, 2015
Yeah you're right, it'd hurt your career to get starched again but by a top 15 guy. Rankings mean nothing. https://t.co/A3kyKiwGjm
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
It's cool, your coach will continue to fight your fight for you anyways. I'd be embarrassed but hey #DoYou https://t.co/A3kyKiwGjm
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
More if you want to fight me,come on ATT or marks the day that I'm on Blackzilians and fought with the doors closed. https://t.co/dslDJcVRzX
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) August 6, 2015
Nah, that's cool lil buddy. I'm not a foolish kid anymore, I fight for money & besides, I'll get a bonus off of you https://t.co/XR6A2L2Lvm
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
You want media and promote yourself, please choose another guy for that. #forgetme https://t.co/crlyiASiQP
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) August 6, 2015
Nah, I've got enough media attention. I want to fight u because ur legit. The 193 card is great card for us to fill https://t.co/w3IhJGfCIr
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) August 6, 2015
Silva is is 2-3-1 in his last six, but is coming off a win over Soa Palelei at UFC 190 in the second round via TKO.
UFC 193 takes place on November 14th, 2015. The event will air on PPV, FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. The main event will be a welterweight championship bout between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit.
The UFC is looking to book their UFC 193 event in a 55,000 seat stadium, but have gone back and forth on if they want to book it in a stadium or an arena when they go to Melbourne.
We want to know your thoughts on this possible heavyweight fight. Do you wanna see it? If not, then why? Let us know in the comment area below.
