Top 10 Quotes by UFC Fighters in 2020

2020 has been a stellar year for the UFC. Despite a pandemic raging across the country, the UFC managed to put on multiple successful shows and in the process break multiple company records. 

The year has been filled with break out stars, stunning KO’s, incredible submission and many more such moments that make us fans of the sport. We take a look at some of the most memorable quotes in the UFC this year in this article. 

UFC 246: Conor McGregor 

‘The Notorious’ marked his return to the octagon this year with a stunning 40-second knockout over Donald Cerrone. In the post-fight interview, when Rogan asked Conor who he would like to fight next, McGregor replied, “And anyone of these little mouthy fools can get it.

“Even that little fool at the desk, all of them. Every single one of them will get it, Joe, does not matter. I’m back and I’m ready”

Although McGregor did not fight again in 2020, the post-fight interview was yet another classic from arguably the biggest name in combat sports today.

Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker 

Dustin Poirier took on Dan Hooker in June this year. ‘The Diamond’ last fought for the title where he came up short against ‘The Eagle’. During his fight against Poirier, Hooker landed a low kick that landed on the groin, this was followed by another low kick.

Michael Bisping who was on the desk commentating on the fight spoke about the low kicks and said that Hooker should be more careful. Dustin then said, “Listen to Bisping” aimed at Dan Hooker while the fight was going on. 

Kevin Holland after winning his fifth fight of the year 

Kevin Holland has been undoubtedly one of the breakout stars of this year. ‘Trailblazer’ set a record in the middleweight division when he became the first fighter to reach 5-0 this calendar year. 

The fight, however, got called off as his opponent tested positive for COVID. Holland said, “That’s what he does, right? (taking fights on short notice) I think I do it better.”

Darren Till and Mike Perry 

The rivalry between Mike Perry and Darren Till has been one of the most entertaining aspects in 2020. Till revealed that he and Perry decided to go at each other to entertain fans during the lockdown.

However, things got heated when Till posted a picture of ‘Platinum’ and made remarks about his girlfriend. At that point, entertainment turned into a bitter rivalry. 

Both men have since been going at each other on social media. Perry has also stated that he is willing to move up weight classes to fight ‘The Gorilla’

UFC 254: Khabib announces his retirement 

‘The Eagle’s’ retirement was one of the most shocking moments of the year and one that no one expected. 

Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz 

“I’m not going to let nobody take that from me so I’m retiring tonight Joe…. ‘Triple C’ is out. You guys don’t have to hear my a** no more.”

Yoel Romero prior to his fight against Israel Adesanya 

“When you believe, everything is possible. You have two hands like me. Everything is possible. Go, go and take it whatever you want to do”

Khamzat Chimaev makes a quick turnaround 

Khamzat Chimaev impressed on his debut when he stopped John Phillips in the second round of their fight in July this year. ‘Borz’ then impressed the community when he asked Dana White for an immediate fight on Fight Island itself. 

Dana White names the toughest challenge in his UFC career 

Dana White has been heading the UFC since day one. During his tenure as the head honcho, White has had to overcome a lot of challenges to get the UFC to where it is today. 

He said, “Listen, if you don’t think that what I am doing right now is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done. And if you don’t think that 3 times a day I throw my f***ing hands up and I’m ready to say you know what f**k this shit believe me.”

Kamaru Usman: “I Broke your face” 

Kamaru Usman took on Colby Covington in a grudge match in December 2019. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ stopped ‘Chaos’ in the 4th round of the fight. In the fight, Covington suffered multiple injuries, a broken jaw being one of them. 

Both men started going at each other and Kamaru was heard yelling “I Broke your face” to remind Covington of what happened the last time the two men faced each other.