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Genuinely hilarious fighters in the UFC offer fans a unique perspective, sometimes even in the heat of a contest. Yet, when push comes to shove, these warriors still know how to throw down at the top level.
In a wild promotion like the UFC, fighters break the fourth wall and give the audience some entertainment from time to time - whether it's Johnny Walker smiling at the camera in between rounds or Clay Guida belching up a storm sitting on the stool. These moments are why hilarious fighters are the people fans resonate with the most.
The UFC adventure is a turbulent ride. In a business where knockouts and submissions are expected, humor often falls by the wayside. On that note, today we take a look at five of the most genuinely hilarious fighters on the UFC roster.
#5. UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett's star was shining bright even before he linked up with the UFC. The 26-year-old Scouser shares some of the same accolades as former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor.
Pimblett managed to capture the 145-pound title during his time competing at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship. Pimblett discussed his time with the European-based promotion and recalled when he met Conor McGregor.
Apparently, after watching Anderson Silva lose to Chris Weidman, Conor McGregor went scorched Earth and kicked a door down.
After leaving a massive mark on the UFC in one fight, Pimblett is definitely a fighter to keep an eye out for. After all, he's already called Jake Paul a "sausage" and admits he'd fight him whenever.
Interestingly, not once but twice did Pimblett decline offers from the UFC. The lightweight insisted that he was simply not ready to fight on the big stage yet. According to the Liverpudlian, he was still making adjustments to his diet, as well as dialing in his strength and conditioning programs.
Once Paddy Pimblett made it to the UFC, the lightweight made waves quickly in his debut against Luigi Vendramini. With a combination of COVID-19 protocols and bad luck, Pimblett barely made it in time to fight. After the logistics were resolved, one of the UFC's most hilarious fighters was on his way to the big show.
'The Baddy' made good on his pre-fight trash talk. Despite being stunned in an early exchange, Pimblett closed out his performance with a wild flurry of hooks to send Vendramini crashing to the canvas.
Fighters on social media often make jokes at the expense of others, and Pimblett is no different.
Dancing in jest after he won, Pimblett shows why he's one of the funniest fighters in the UFC.
#4. Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor has been cracking jokes in the UFC since his first show. The Irish superstar is known for his clever quips and witty banter. However, with his string of recent losses in the UFC, some believe he belongs on a list of fighters who desperately need a win.
Before capturing his legendary 155-pound strap in New York, McGregor commanded laughter from the rooftops after burning fellow UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens. Thus, the catchphrase 'who the f**k is that guy' was born and that was all she wrote.
The UFC's former two-division titleholder didn't stop there. He eventually made his way on a world tour with Floyd Mayweather. While not nearly as elegant as some of his other funny UFC moments, he at least got a crowd of people in Canada to chant 'F**k the Mayweathers!' prior to their blockbuster event.
A true entertainer, 'The Notorious' took his venomous left hand to the baseball field, and just like in the UFC, it did not disappoint.
The superstar threw his first pitch for the Chicago Cubs against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field in Chicago. McGregor insists his patented left-hand power was present on the pitching mound.
No matter the location, the jovial McGregor brings hilarious energy everywhere he goes.
#3. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya has laid waste to most of the middleweight division. Along the ride, he fought and knocked out Paulo Costa. Afterward, Adesanya had to embarrass him a little more by mounting the Brazilian.
Adesanya last stepped in the cage to defend his title against Marvin Vettori. The two met once before, yet the second fight looked similar to the first. While Vettori was able to nullify the champion against the cage periodically, Adesanya mostly shrugged it off.
The champion called his rematch with Vettori the "Italian Job 2." After causing the contender to erupt in their pre-fight press conference, it seemed clear Adesanya was starting to get in the head of his former nemesis.
Out of fourteen takedown attempts, 'The Italian Dream' only secured four through the course of five rounds. Vettori was able to control Adesanya for nearly seven minutes, but the champion was able to pull away, but not without some comedic value behind it.
Some fighters dare to be great, and Adesanya gave his best attempt at jumping to 205-pounds. 'The Last Stylebender' ventured to secure a second belt against Jan Błachowicz in March. However, the bigger and physically stronger champion imposed his will and dominated the bout en route to a decision victory.
Even so, Adesanya put forth a great showing and remains one of the funniest fighters in the UFC today. All signs point to a potential rematch with Robert Whittaker once the stars are in alignment.
#2. Sean O'Malley
UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley is hilarious, especially on social media. Despite having fights lined up, the 26-year-old carves out time online and always brings the humor.
The stylish bantamweight has made a name for himself and always hypes fans when he is getting ready to call out his next opponent. When it was revealed that O'Malley would be facing Marlon 'Chito' Vera, the UFC fighter decided to smash a bag of Cheetohs to commemorate the massive fight.
In his last outing, O'Malley was paired with Kris Moutinho, who filled in on short notice. The fight was mostly one-sided traffic as O'Malley's striking overwhelmed the UFC newcomer. Following his success at UFC 264, 'Sugar' found himself in another fight.
When O'Malley isn't throwing leather inside the cage, the UFC bantamweight can be found helping out on social media by giving out weather forecasts. There is never a dull moment when it comes to Sean O'Malley.
Sean O'Malley is set to make his octagon return at UFC 269 against Raulian Paiva. The bantamweight affair is expected to take place on December 11, so hopefully, some quality training videos will be on their way soon.
#1. UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis
'The Black Beast' is one of the hardest-hitting heavyweight fighters on the planet. Derrick Lewis holds the record for most knockouts in the heavyweight division (12). When he isn't busy going after fighters in the octagon, he can be found on social media having a laugh.
Derrick Lewis exploded after his buzzer-beater knockout against Russia's Alexander Volkov. Even though Lewis was losing the majority of the contest, he came back right before the fight was over and connected with a haymaker.
After the bout, he had to take his shorts off because his undercarriage was "too hot." Ever since, the Popeye's Chicken-eating heavyweight has been the face of comedy in the UFC.
Lewis recently fought Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight strap back in August at UFC 265. The Houston native was unable to deliver on his power. France's Gane was able to exhaust Lewis and earn a TKO in the third round.
Lewis has his fun on social media, but he already has another fight lined up. The former title challenger is set to face Chris Daukaus on December 18. Having suffered his first loss in two years, Lewis will be eager to demonstrate the power that got him to the dance twice. Let's just hope his wardrobe doesn't overheat again.
