It’s the UFC’s 30th anniversary year and with that comes a celebration of the promotion’s decorated and memorable history from being on the verge of extinction to a multibillion dollar sports entity.
Throughout the year, the organization is counting down top 30 lists of significant moments in UFC history, the latest of which includes the most notable in-cage interviews.
From epic callouts of future opponents by the likes of Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen, to impromptu moments from the likes of Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones and Derrick Lewis, there have been some iconic words said inside the octagon after the winner has been decided.
Check below for the UFC’s in-cage interview countdown, which features plenty of Joe Rogan holding the microphone.
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(NOTE: UFC did not upload No. 20 on its list, skipping from No. 21 to No. 19)
Israel Adesanya at UFC 253
We are counting down the Top 30 Octagon interviews in UFC history all April long.
Kicking off the countdown at #30 is @stylebender from #UFC253! pic.twitter.com/Z9WySyHNEs
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 1, 2023
Conor McGregor at UFC 202
We are counting down the Top 30 Octagon interviews in UFC history all April long.
Coming in at #29 from #UFC202 is @TheNotoriousMMA! pic.twitter.com/3JtjMGirLT
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 2, 2023
Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night 63
Coming in at #28 on the best Octagon interviews of all-time list – Raging Al!
You better not be booing him! pic.twitter.com/8j0RVZ4Pxj
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 3, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279
Khamzat Chimaev didn't hold back after his win at #UFC279! And that is why he lands at #27 on the best Octagon interviews of all-time list! pic.twitter.com/778Eehs5OC
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 4, 2023
Rafael Fiziev at UFC on ESPN 31
Call out Vince Vaughn and instantly make the Top 30 all-time Octagon Interviews of all time.
Coming in at #26 – Rafael Fiziev pic.twitter.com/rsMdOawnAE
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 5, 2023
Daniel Cormier at UFC 226
Well look at the timing on this one!
Coming in at #25 on the countdown of best Octagon interviews of all-time is @dc_mma from #UFC226! Calls out Brock and Brock comes on in! pic.twitter.com/K7UyuxfG5Q
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 6, 2023
Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 205
Checking in at #24 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews is @TeamKhabib from #UFC205!
The callout is what makes it! pic.twitter.com/9UwRtaonzm
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 7, 2023
Tony Ferguson at UFC 216
The one and only @TonyFergusonXT comes in at #23 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time! #UFC216
"Where you at McNuggets?" pic.twitter.com/i3FVcfUzXO
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 8, 2023
Nate Diaz at UFC 241
The first of what will be a number of appearances for @NateDiaz209 on the greatest Octagon interviews countdown comes in at #22! #UFC241 pic.twitter.com/lcgGXBtb9E
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 9, 2023
Michael Chandler at UFC 274
One of the best on the mic! @MikeChandlerMMA comes in at #21 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time! This one from #UFC274!
"I'll see you at the top!" pic.twitter.com/TV3h7waohj
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 10, 2023
Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 68
Coming in at #19 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time – Ben Rothwell and "the laugh". pic.twitter.com/k9SCEc0Tkd
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 11, 2023
Yoel Romero at UFC 205
Does this interview make the list because of Yoel Romero or because of @Bisping? #UFC205
Either way, it's the #18 greatest Octagon interview of all-time! pic.twitter.com/4fm9JDCy30
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 12, 2023
Darren Till at UFC Fight Night 130
With an assist from Mike Perry, @darrentill2 comes in at #17 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time list! pic.twitter.com/VMSlVuQUpV
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 14, 2023
Jon Jones at UFC 285
The #16 greatest Octagon interview of all-time belongs to @JonnyBones from #UFC285! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/2TSUH5bZGY
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 15, 2023
Matt Hughes at UFC 63
Matt Hughes lands at #15 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time countdown! #UFC63@GeorgesStPierre is still not impressed pic.twitter.com/CJf6Oi4D1t
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 16, 2023
Daniel Cormier at UFC 173
A great callout gets @dc_mma the #14 spot on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time countdown! #UFC173 pic.twitter.com/oz4ZK4cLJK
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 17, 2023
Conor McGregor at UFC 178
Mystic Mac is the owner of the 13th best Octagon Interview of all-time! #UFC178
Think we will be seeing more @TheNotoriousMMA on the countdown pic.twitter.com/57FgXORrdd
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 18, 2023
Paddy Pimblett at UFC Fight Night 191
After his debut win, @PaddyTheBaddy let the world know he had arrived!
Coming in at #12 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews pic.twitter.com/P7yXuQsW9T
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 19, 2023
Conor McGregor at UFC 264
Checking in at #11 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time is @TheNotoriousMMA. Joe Rogan joined him for a "sit down" interview at #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/aPVm7yC3yn
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 20, 2023
Nick Diaz at UFC 137
"Where you at George?" @nickdiaz209 comes in at #10 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time! #UFC137 pic.twitter.com/7GC7oXm59a
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 21, 2023
Sean O'Malley at UFC 222
One of the most unique Octagon interviews of all-time lands @SugaSeanMMA at #9 on the countdown! #UFC222 pic.twitter.com/y5tMiOopjx
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 22, 2023
Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 17
"You're taking everything I worked for mother _________!"@NateDiaz209 checks in at #8 on the countdown list of best Octagon interviews of all-time! pic.twitter.com/eA2FArwzP9
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 23, 2023
Conor McGregor at UFC on FUEL TV 9
"60 G's baby!"
This classic line from @TheNotoriousMMA comes in at #7 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time list! pic.twitter.com/Ah18U6RuL9
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 24, 2023
Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2
"You absolutely suck"
Chael Sonnen comes in at #6 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time! pic.twitter.com/zmOdAZvfrf
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 25, 2023
Robbie Lawler at UFC 189
After one of the greatest fights in UFC history, @Ruthless_RL delivered one of the best Octagon interviews of all-time!
It comes in at #5 on the best of all-time! pic.twitter.com/9rC3agvjDr
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 26, 2023
Nate Diaz at UFC 196
"I'm not surprised mother F_______S!"@NateDiaz209 delivered one of the greatest lines in UFC history. That lands him at #4 on the greatest Octagon interviews of all-time list. pic.twitter.com/76WRz1Dod8
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 27, 2023
Conor McGregor at UFC 205
"I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize…. to absolutely nobody!"
The double champ @TheNotoriousMMA comes in at #3 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time. pic.twitter.com/L2MAqUqDMo
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 28, 2023
Derrick Lewis at UFC 229
"My balls was hot"
We understand. @Thebeast_ufc comes in at #2 on the countdown of greatest Octagon interviews of all-time. pic.twitter.com/8gXXUzTaZp
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 29, 2023
Brock Lesnar at UFC 100
"And hell, I might even….." you all know the rest. #UFC100@BrockLesnar checks in with the #1 best Octagon interview of all-time! pic.twitter.com/dW3umoY4gM
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 30, 2023
