5 most genuinely hilarious fighters in the UFC

Paddy Pimblett makes the list for genuinely hilarious UFC fighters
Paddy Pimblett makes the list for genuinely hilarious UFC fighters

#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.

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