5 most awkward UFC post-fight moments
Throughout UFC history, post-fight interviews have been crucial in the promotion's gaining more attention and intrigue. Many significant fights came to fruition as a result of a post-fight callout. At the same time, there have also been many chaotic scenes during post-fight interviews, which have resulted in fighters being separated.
Nate Diaz calling out Conor McGregor after his win against Michael Johnson is an example of an effective post-fight interview. Former title challenger Chael Sonnen was another fighter who maximized his post-fight opportunities to set up fights with Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva.
Despite the amount of effective post-fight interviews, there have also been many awkward moments. The promotion has staged many staredowns in an attempt to promote a future event and they haven't all gone according to plan. This list will look at five of the most awkward post-fight moments in UFC history.
#5. Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo agree to a fourth fight - UFC 277
WE'VE GOT A FIGHT. 🏆
For the first time, the quadrilogy will go down between Figueiredo & Moreno for all the gold! #UFC277 https://t.co/q78p9uJY9f
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno is arguably one of the greatest trilogies in the promotion's history. The two have generated a significant amount of interest in the flyweight division, which hasn't had much buzz in recent years. The first bout ended in a majority draw, Moreno won the flyweight title in the rematch, and Figueiredo regained the title in the trilogy.
Last month, Moreno won the interim flyweight championship via TKO, but the post-fight interview wasn't something the promotion hoped for. Instead of the two rivals trash-talking each other, a fired-up Moreno took a respectful approach and the two embraced.
The promotion likely wanted them to argue to generate more interest, so they can take advantage and build animosity, and it came off as awkward as the two missed an opportunity to ensure that their fourth bout was a can't-miss main event.
Check out Chael Sonnen breaking down the post-fight interaction below: