Is MTV Covering Up a Jersey Shore Brawl?

Rumor has it that Ronnie put the hurt on The Situation, but the network will only acknowledge an "accidental injury"

Could MTV finally be trying to keep a Situation quiet?

In response to a report that roommates Ronnie Ortiz-Magro kicked Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's butt in a not-so-friendly brawl between Jersey Shore roommates, the network will only acknowledge that the Sitch needed medical attention last night in Italy.

Judging by the state of his face today, that part isn't hard to believe.

"Monday evening, Mike received medical attention after an accidental injury in the house," MTV said in a statement to E! News. "He was treated and is now at home with the rest of the cast."

Including Ronnie, who, in case you hadn't noticed over the course of three seasons, has a bit of a temper.

While Mike was sporting a shiner, TMZ snapped photos of Ronnie's knicked-up knuckles. Coincedence?

If MTV's cameras have been following the Jersey Shore kids as diligently as they have the Teen Mom action, perhaps we'll have our answer when season four premieres.