The UFC has produced some of the most intense fights in the Octagon, as well as some of the funniest and most unexpected moments in the sport’s history. Whether it’s the odd post-fight interview, awkward commentary mistake, or legendary trash talk, the UFC never fails to deliver meme-worthy content. Fans on social media are fast to capture such moments, turning them into viral sensations that have lived on for years.
Some of these memes stem from fighters’ raw personalities, while others are the product of unintentional errors or amusing reactions from the UFC broadcast team. From Derrick Lewis’ unforgettable post-fight interview to Conor McGregor’s famed insult, here are the top five strangest UFC memes that will still make fans laugh even in 2025.
Derrick Lewis—‘My b—s are hot’
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is well-known for both his immense knockout power and his uncensored personality. However, one moment that stands out above the others is not actually related to his skills as a fighter at all. Lewis made an incredible comeback against Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 in October 2018, knocking him out with only 10 seconds remaining in a fight that Volkov was dominating.
As soon as the fight met its end, Lewis removed his shorts and stood in his underpants as Bruce Buffer declared the winner. When Joe Rogan asked why he took off his shorts, ‘The Black Beast’ replied with the now-legendary phrase, “My b—s was hot.” The scene quickly went viral, and even years later, fans use it to describe any moment of unexpected discomfort or relief.
Jon Anik—‘Custody battle’ comments
Jon Anik is widely recognized as one of MMA’s top commentators, but even the best make mistakes sometimes. One of his most controversial incidents occurred during a UFC broadcast when he made an awkwardly phrased remark regarding two fighters involved in custody battles. While Anik intended to showcase their challenges and drive, the way he phrased it—“Both of these fighters have dealt with custody battles involving their children”—felt strangely out of place during a live fight call.
The moment quickly became a meme, with fans mercilessly taunting Anik online. Looking back, the UFC commentator admits that his “phraseology wasn’t good” and that he hears about it from UFC fans on a daily basis. He told Brendan Schaub, “I’m sort of trying in the middle of a round to explain that this is why these guys fight. They are both heavy-hearted, right? And not a day of my life goes by where some UFC fan doesn’t reach out to me on Twitter or Instagram and says something about the ‘custody battle’. My intentions were clear, and they were good; the phraseology wasn’t good… I felt a little bit vindicated.”
Conor McGregor—‘Who the f— is that guy?’
Without Conor McGregor, no list of UFC memes is complete. The Irishman has given numerous unforgettable one-liners, but one of his most famous came at the UFC 205 press conference in 2016. During the fight, featherweight rival Jeremy Stephens interrupted McGregor and declared himself the division’s hardest hitter. Without wasting a beat, the former UFC double champion turned to the audience and asked, “Who the f— is that guy?”
“Who DA FOOK is that guy?”
6️⃣ years ago today, Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) clapped back at Jeremy Stephens and gave us a UFC press conference moment we’ll never forget. pic.twitter.com/7669e2H0kY
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 27, 2022
The beautifully timed insult garnered laughs from the entire crowd and quickly became an all-time classic. To this day, fans use the term whenever an unknown fighter (or anyone in general) attempts to enter a conversation.
Islam Makhachev—Autism meme
Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant UFC lightweight fighters of all time, but it hasn’t stopped fans from turning him into a meme as well. Due to his occasionally uncomfortable social interactions and strange facial expressions, some of his fans joked online that he might be autistic. One of the most popular memes is about his surprised reaction to the UFC 272 fight between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.
The image of the UFC lightweight champion, with his mouth open in confusion, has long been used to represent moments of total disbelief. However, many say that his perceived awkwardness stems solely from the fact that English is his second language. Regardless, the internet has had a field day converting his personality into meme material, making him one of the most unexpectedly popular UFC fighters in the meme world.
Joe Rogan’s reaction meme
Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik have become known as the A-side of the UFC commentary teams. Their connection and enthusiasm for the sport frequently result in amusing moments, but one of their most memorable reactions occurred at UFC 248 in March 2020. During the lightweight bout between Beneil Dariush and Drakkar Klose, the two fighters traded powerful punches.
When Dariush eventually delivered a brutal left punch that knocked Klose out cold, the commentary team lost their collective minds. Since then, the now-legendary image of Joe Rogan, Cormier, and Anik gasping and nearly falling out of their seats in amazement has been featured in countless memes, making it one of the most iconic UFC reactions of all time.
What do you think? Which one is your favorite out of the five? Did we miss any other memes? Let us know in the comments.
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