Early in Dustin Poirier's career his hair was in a buzzcut, but at some point he grew his hair a bit and added a little bit of style, saying that one advantage he has over his opponents is that his hair is "Salon Quality". UFC fans believe Poirier has performed better since receiving his new haircut, and have nicknamed the new iteration of Dustin "Salon Quality Poirier".
Dustin Poirier: "I'm a better boxer, I can scramble better, better Jui Jitsu, longer, faster, I can dance better, better looking, my hair is salon quality."
UFC Fight Night Calgary: Camino al Octágono
At the the UFC 202 weigh-in face off, Mike Perry offered a handshake to his opponent Hyun Gyu Lim, removing his hand at the last second and yelling "You Thought You Had a Friend Boy!". The phrase has become popular among fans.
Mike Perry yelling at Hyun Gyu Lim during their UFC 202 face-off: "You thought you had a friend boy!!!! Aghhhhhhhhh!"
You thought you had a friend boyyy!? AAAAAAAAAAAAAA
After Derrick Lewis knocked out Alexander Volkov, he took off his shorts inside the octagon, leaving only his underwear. Joe Rogan asked him why he did that and Lewis answered "My balls was hot."
Joe Rogan: "I'm here with the winner Derrick Lewis. Derrick, why did you take your pants off?" Derrick Lewis: "My Balls Was Hot." Joe Rogan: "I understand."
UFC 229: Derrick Lewis Octagon Interview
Khabib Nurmagomedov literally wrestled with bears when he was young. Nurmagomedov grew up in Dagestan, where as a nine year old boy, his father led him out towards the edge of the forest, where a bear cub was chained to a nearby tree. His dad then turned on a handheld camera, pointed it at his son, and ordered him to the wrestle the animal. Khabib, even at that young age displayed technique and heart.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Bear
KHABIB WRESTLING BEARS 2015 vs 2020 in DAGESTAN
Anderson Silva, a Brazillian who speaks English as a second language, says "Is Normal" a lot where an English speaker might say "Fine". For example, when asked how he feels during fight week, he responds "is normal."
Reporter: "How do you feel about (fighting) Chris Weidman? Did you maybe underestimate him the first time?" Anderson Silva: "Is normal. Is normal. Come on guys... Is normal. He don't have nothing. Normal. He got two legs, two arms...normal!"
UFC Anderson Silva "It's Normal"
209 is the telephone area code for Stockton, California, home of UFC fighters Nate and Nick Diaz. The brothers have expressed pride in being from Stockton and often yell "209!" at their opponents before and during fights.
Nate Diaz: "209 Motherfuckers!"(any situation)
Nate Diaz takes on Miami fans: '209, Motherf*****rs!”
The "Shadow Realm" is a place fighters go when they get knocked unconscious.