Although MMA and boxing are sports based on strength, grit, and adrenaline, the most memorable moments can result from the laughter they produce rather than from knockouts. Fans and combatants alike have witnessed some really amusing gaffes, unanticipated blunders, and shenanigans throughout the years, serving as a reminder that even the most resilient sportsmen have their weaknesses.

Which comedy genre is the favorite among the fans? Interviews after a fight gone awry. These spontaneous events, which can range from boxers inadvertently dropping the microphone to giving strange, meandering remarks, frequently go viral as much as the actual fights. Who wasn’t able to recall the fighter who attempted to call out his next opponent but couldn’t remember his name?

Then there are the in-ring gaffes, where competitors trip over their own feet, celebrate too soon, or become tangled in the ropes in ways that made the audience giggle uncontrollably. No one is immune to the classic blooper reel, as even legendary athletes have had their moments.

These moments have been preserved via social media, as seen by the innumerable compilations that circulate online. Because they highlight the human aspect of combat sports, fans like going back to them for more reasons than simply the laughter. These combatants are actual individuals behind the gloves and game masks, and occasionally they’re amusing.