30 UFC Personalities You Must Follow on Twitter

As of June 1, 2011, fighters on the UFC roster have become eligible for a special bonus based upon the number of followers they have on Twitter.

The incentive, a ploy to increase interest using social media, has gotten fighters motivated to get in touch with fans via this platform.  With regards to sports, UFC stars remain some of the top users against other big names in the sports world.

Here, we look at 30 of the UFC's best Twitter users that you should be following. 

30. Minotauro Nogueira

This Brazilian heavyweight's Twitter may be confusing for some fans, as most of his tweets are in his native tongue of Portuguese.

Regardless Minotauro Nogueira remains a legend of the sport that fans get excited to see posts from.  Nogueira has over 200,000 followers and surprisingly uses the site quite frequently.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"@mmmvpinheiro isso !! Tanta gente queria estar presente no UFC Brasil. Vale a pena tentar o proximo.uma experiencia unica ,assistir ao Vivo."

Follow him at @Minotauromma.

29. Clay Guida

The UFC's wild man has a great personality and a knack for social media.

Constantly updating his Twitter, Clay Guida is a definite must-follow.  Guida is always retweeting fans or sharing photos from his training, or even ones that just pique his interest.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Carpenter by am , cave man by day , exterminator by night. Poor mouse broke into wrong van. http://yfrog.com/kkwp8aajhttp://yfrog.com/nypmnyj."

Look out for Guida on Twitter at @clayguida.

28. Kenny Florian

Top featherweight contender and part-time commentator and analyst, Kenny Florian has become a huge mainstay in many aspects of the sport.  

Like his peers, Florian has taken to Twitter and is nearing the 100,000-follower mark.

A true martial artist, Florian often tweets inspirational quotes in between the usual conversations and sponsor shout-outs.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"There is no end to education... The whole of life, from the moment u are born to the moment u die, is a process of learning. -Krishnamurti".

Follow him at @kennyflorian. 

27. Roy Nelson

Ultimate Fighter winner and heavyweight warrior Roy Nelson loves to speak his mind regardless of who's watching.

Nelson has a solid presence on Twitter, shouting out to fans and even responding to media questions via the site.

As in his in-person interviews, Nelson usually keeps a generally good humor about himself.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"Can't believe a buff guy ran out of gas. How is this? I thought only people that look like me run out of gas, from what I have been told".

Follow "Big Country" at @roynelsonmma.

26. Brian Stann

The Marine turned UFC middleweight contender has a solid presence on Twitter and uses the site to advocate for the various good causes he's associated with.

Using his fame to help out his fellow military service members and other charities, Brian Stann is doing the right thing when it comes to conducting himself outside of the Octagon.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"My girls, football, life is good, back to the grind tomorrow! 4 more weeks to ufc 136!"

You can follow Stann at @BrianStann.

25. Anthony Pettis

Exciting UFC lightweight and former WEC champion Anthony Pettis exploded onto the scene when he pulled off one of the most exciting kicks in MMA history.

Although his Octagon debut did not go as planned, he still remains one of the more popular fighters in the game today and has a growing following on Twitter.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Ur talent will fail you if you dnt have skill!!! No substitution for hard work!!! #FB."

Find Pettis at @Showtimepettis.

24. Matt Mitrione

One of the most surprising stars to come out of the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter, Matt Mitrione has been gaining steam as he remains undefeated in the UFC.

Outside the Octagon, Mitrione is a perplexing figure, not usually making the headlines except when he pulls off stunts like getting into a war of words with Tito Ortiz.

His tweets, like his personality, are quite humorous.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"@mercdyou @travisbrowneMMA @ForrestGriffin whatever u do, don't lettem put a qtip in ur peehole. #embracetheburn".

Find Mitrione at @mattmitrione. 

23. Frankie Edgar

The lightweight champion has seen a meteoric rise to the top of the division.

Taking down BJ Penn twice and coming from the brink of defeat to have a war with Gray Maynard, Frankie Edgar is one of the toughest guys in the UFC.

With his much-anticipated rematch with Maynard on the horizon, look to follow Edgar's training on Twitter.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Early rise n grind. At boxing ready to goooo!"

Follow Edgar at @FrankieEdgar.

22. Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound king and middleweight champion, has the most followers among fighters for obvious reasons.

Nearly a million Twitter users follow the champion, a number that is sure to grow as the UFC goes mainstream.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"I want to thank you for all the support you guys sent me, about my recovery, i hope to be 100% as soon as posible.... Ooosss".

Follow "the Spider" at @SpiderAnderson.

21. Gray Maynard

The top contender in the lightweight division, Gray Maynard's popularity has skyrocketed since his famed draw against champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 125.

With the finale of their trilogy set for later this year, Maynard will look to continue his ascension and try to become the top lightweight in the world. Maynard is also an active Twitter user and keeps fans up to date on his training as he prepares for the biggest fight of his life.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"@gsau here's another movie to watch "forks over knives". It explains how quickly the body starts to benefit for it! Learn, learn, learn".

Find Maynard at @GrayMaynard.

20. Dan Hardy

One of the sport's most outspoken fighters, Dan Hardy is a stanch Twitter user and has a large fanbase despite finding little success in his last few bouts.

Regardless of the skid, Hardy remains one of the top personalities in the UFC and continues to excite fans with his brawling style.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"I want to walk into a pet shop and yell, 'I need a horse!'".

Follow "the Outlaw" at @danhardymma.

19. Frank Mir

Former champion Frank Mir is another long-time competitor that has a huge fanbase.

As such a big name in the heavyweight division, Mir's popularity has translated nicely into a decent following by fans on Twitter.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"“@Mini_MirUFC: Feeling a lil tipsy after some ice tea :) lolhttp://yfrog.com/h4svywlj” this guy can put down some sushi rolls :)".

Follow Mir at @thefrankmir. 

18. Georges St. Pierre

The reigning UFC welterweight champion has a major following on Twitter for obvious reasons.

Georges St. Pierre is one of the sport's most recognizable figures and continues to dominate inside the Octagon.

The Canadian superstar has almost 300,000 followers and is right near the top of the list of the UFC's most followed fighters.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Hanging out with Kristof Midoux- MMA legend in Montreal and 1 of my first mentors. Remember running into him on the street when I was 16..."

Find St. Pierre at @GeorgesStPierre.

17. Brock Lesnar

The UFC's biggest draw is not as savvy at Twitter as other fighters, but Brock Lesnar still draws in a ton of followers through his name alone.

This behemoth of a fighter will take on Alistair Overeem at year's end in what's sure to be the most anticipated bout of the year.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"UFC: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem set for Dec. 30 ...http://ow.ly/6n0wh".

Follow Lesnar at @DCBROCKLESNAR.

16. Urijah Faber

Urijah Faber is one of the sport's most beloved fighters by fans.

His easy going demeanor and insane skills inside the cage have helped him win over tons of new fans now that he is in the UFC.

This popularity has translated into a huge following on Twitter.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"This is Joe he said "I'm a huge fan....literally!" i agree. Cool dude & Massive. http://twitpic.com/6lh42h".

Follow "the California Kid" at @UrijahFaber.

15. Jon Jones

A superstar of the sport and the UFC's youngest champion, Jon Jones exploded onto the scene earlier this year with his continued dominance in the ring over Shogun Rua.

The usually composed Jones has gotten into a major Twitter battle with both Rashad Evans and Rampage Jackson in a saga that can only be settled inside the Octagon.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"we all know exactly what we need to do to better our lifes, to live more fulfilled. Why do we put it off? Days the day.. Be free".

Follow this current light heavyweight champion at @Jonnybones.

14. Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz resurrected his career this year by taking down top prospect Ryan Bader and gave it his all against top contender Rashad Evans.

Now that he has been saved from what looked like an imminent retirement, Ortiz is using Twitter to reach a whole new generation of fans that were not around for his early years as a dominant champion.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Life is full of obstacles its how u get though them is the question. How do u answer them?"

Find Ortiz at @titoortiz.

13. Chuck Liddell

Although his fight career may be over, former champion Chuck Liddell still promotes the UFC in a less violent capacity.

An ambassador for the sport, Liddell has over 200,000 followers on Twitter and often tweets about what projects and events he's doing that support the UFC and his career outside of MMA.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Hawaii 5-0 was a blast great cast and crewhttp://lockerz.com/s/139076646".

Liddell on Hawaii 5-0? You know I'll be watching!

Find Liddell at @ChuckLiddell.

12. Vitor Belfort

One of the hardest hitters in the UFC, Vitor Belfort also possesses well over 100,000 followers on Twitter as well.

Unlike other fighters, Belfort keeps things professional on Twitter and usually refrains from bad-mouthing guys or provoking pre-fight animosity.

This Brazilian brawler remains a fixture in the sport and will take on Cung Le at UFC 139.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"To start a big project you need courage. To finish a big project you need perseverance."

Follow him at @vitorbelfort. 

11. BJ Penn

The always-insightful BJ Penn is a huge Twitter user and a must-follow for every UFC fan.

Penn uses the medium as well as his own personal website to give fans up-to-date news from the MMA world.  He also has announced he upcoming bout with Nick Diaz through his tweets.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Me and Nick Diaz!! OCT. 29th".

If you are looking to stay up to date with your MMA news, Penn has one of the best Twitter newsfeeds around.

Find him at @bjpenndotcom.

10. Rashad Evans

Former champion Rashad Evans loves to talk, whether it's about recent occurrences in MMA or bashing hated rival Jon Jones.

Part of the trash-talking circle between Jones, himself and Rampage Jackson, Twitter has been the preferred medium to carry this war of words over.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"@WoW589 yup! He got me 2! That Jones is tricky! @rampage4realu aint crazy!"

Stay updated on this ongoing saga by following Evans at @SugaRashadEvans. 

9. Arianny Celeste

The sport's best-known ring girl, Arianny Celeste has been a fan favorite for years in the UFC.

This beauty has become a fixture at basically every UFC event and has a huge following on Twitter.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"I think the man next to me getting a pedicure has a foot fetish..or a Vietnamese one he's groaning as she clips his toenails :/ #gross".

You can find Celeste at @AriannyCeleste.

8. Lorenzo Fertitta

If you want your Twitter feed to be filled with the best news and happenings in the UFC, there is no better person to follow than UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta.

Fertitta may not have the same amount of followers as Dana White, but he does offer solid content as he promotes the sport the world over.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"Anyone know where nick diaz is?"

Fertitta goes to show you that White isn't the only guy that's unafraid to call out fighters.

Follow him at @lorenzofertitta.

7. Forrest Griffin

Former light heavyweight champion and an always-personable advocate of the UFC, Forrest Griffin is one of the most followed UFC athletes on Twitter.

Griffin's easygoing personality shines through his tweets, making these great reads subtly comedic.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"Whatever happened to olestra? I want it back I'm a big fan of anal leakage".

You can find other gems of his at @ForrestGriffin.

6. Jason Miller

Coach of the current season of The Ultimate Fighter and a huge talking head of the sport, Mayhem Miller is another guy to look out for on the booming social networking site.

If you are looking to follow someone who can offer a humorous take on the sport, other athletes and just about any subject that pops into his head, then Miller is your guy.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"Spiderman was strange. I will say I was thoroughly entertained, but the only musical I have to compare it to is the Nutcracker from age 9".

Follow MMA's funny man at @mayhemmiller. 

5. Quinton Jackson

One of the biggest personalities in all of MMA, Rampage Jackson also has a huge presence on Twitter.

The often comedic light heavyweight has taken to the medium to release his musings to the world and has used Twitter to call out his opponents, specifically current champion Jon Jones.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"@WolfRay104 I got old! Hahah jk,I slammed somebody today n sparing,if Jones make a mistake he's getting slammed."

Follow the real Jackson at @Rampage4real.

4. Brittney Palmer

UFC ring girl Brittney Palmer has an awesome Twitter page where she frequently promotes the UFC and her personal projects.

Palmer also comments on fans posts and often retweets her followers.  This type of connection between a personality of the sport and her fanbase is closer than the relationship that promoters of other sports have with their fans.

Most Awesome Recent Tweet

"Wanna see some pics of me? Thanks for the love @tmt2393 :)http://fb.me/WfRJPeHK."

Recently, B/R's own Tim McTiernan had his article retweeted by Palmer.  Follow this beauty of the Octagon at @BrittneyPalmer.

3. Joe Rogan

Star of the revamped Fear Factor and current UFC commentator, Joe Rogan knows how to generate buzz.

A mainstay of the sport since its early days, Rogan has become one of the go-to guys for anything UFC-related.  

His background in comedy and just overall hilarious content makes Rogan one of the funniest people to follow not just in the UFC, but in probably all of Twitter.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"In all honesty there have been many times in my life that I could have easily woken up next to a dead person. That's how I roll, bitches."

Offering a blend of comedic, insightful and work-related tweets, Rogan is a must-follow if you're a Twitter fan of the UFC.  Follow Rogan at @joerogan. 

2. Chael Sonnen

Does anyone really think that the 140-character limit would stop Chael Sonnen from running his mouth?

The UFC's go-to comedian and the biggest trash talker in MMA loves to bring his work home with him as he tweets some of the funniest content around.  Even threats of a mob lynching do not dissuade Sonnen from doing what he does best.

Sonnen has no problem responding to call out tweets and will get into Twitter warfare with any fighter—or nation—who has a problem with him. 

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

 "Axe Murderer, my Ass. I'm more intimidated by Axe Body Spay."

Seriously, if you want to have a good laugh as you go through your Twitter feed, I implore you to follow Sonnen at @sonnench. 

1. Dana White

Anybody who follows Twitter knows that UFC president Dana White has a huge presence on the social media site.

With over 1.5 million followers, White has more Twitter fans than the official MLB page.  He even has more fans than the UFC's own Twitter page.

Proving that MMA personalities are the most accessible sports leaders out there, White loves to tweet back at fans and uses the medium to announce fights, hold contests and even call out online haters.

White is the savviest social media user out of any sports league figurehead and does not hold back from speaking his mind, as UFC fans so intimately know.

Most Hilarious Recent Tweet

"@sithlordvile bro u live in ur moms basement and play with star wars action figures and pretend u can really use " the force" u r creepy."

Remind me not to get on White's bad side.

Make sure to follow him at @danawhite.