5 most awkward UFC post-fight moments

#4. Forrest Griffin interviews Tito Ortiz after defeating him in final UFC bout

Normally after a fight, Joe Rogan conducts an interview with the fighters inside the octagon but that didn't happen at UFC 148. After defeating Tito Ortiz via unanimous decision in the co-main event, Forrest Griffin took the microphone and interviewed his opponent. It was the third time the two former light heavyweight champions fought each other in the octagon. 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' won the first bout, while Griffin won both the rematch and trilogy.

Griffin first left the octagon and ran into the crowd until Dana White told him to return for the decision. After earning the win, he then took the microphone and basically performed Rogan's duties. What made this incredibly awkward was that it happened to be Ortiz's final bout with the promotion.

During the post-event press conference, Griffin apologized for his actions and for ruining 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy's moment.

I sincerely apologize, I'm sorry. ... I wasn't too pleased with my performance. I put big emphasis on finishing, felt like I had an opportunity to finish it in a very close fight. I left it in judges' hands" - Forrest Griffin during the post-fight press conference.

Watch Griffin's apology below:

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#3. Paul Buentello gets no reaction from fans at UFC 57

Paul Buentello had a lengthy MMA career during which he had two stints with the UFC and challenged then heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. He has fought many notable fighters including Stefan Struve, Alistair Overeem, and former heavyweight champions Tim Sylvia and Dan Severn. He had an up-and-down career but is most remembered for his awkward post-fight interview in 2006.

'The Headhunter' defeated Gilbert Aldana via second-round TKO on the prelims of UFC 57. It was an impressive performance as he bounced back from his title fight loss to Arlovski. He had an opportunity to gain more fans or even call-out another top heavyweight, but that's not what happened.

Buentello gaged if he had fans in the crowd by saying "don't fear me" and waited to see if the fans would finish the catchphrase. This backfired as there was no response at all, which resulted in awkward silence before saying "feat the consequences," and finishing his interview.