When two athletes are locked inside the octagon to inflict as much damage as possible on their opponents, it is only natural to hold some animosity toward each other. Let's take a look at 5 best rivalries in the UFC.
McGregor vs Diaz still remains one of the most intense rivalries we've seen inside the UFC. Diaz became the first guy in the organization to defeat McGregor, and 'The Notorious' avenged his loss by putting up a show in the 2nd fight. A trilogy between them is much awaited, and fans can't wait to see these two go at it again.
Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate first crossed paths at Strikeforce, Rousey won that fight in the very first round, and their rivalry reignited when they both signed with the UFC. They coached against each other at The Ultimate Fighter, and their rematch at UFC 168 ended when Rousey forced Tate to tap in the 3rd round.
4. Ronda Rousey vs Miesha Tate
The first meeting between these two took place in World Extreme Cagefighting promotion way back in 2007. Faber got the submission victory over Cruz back then, but after they signed with the UFC, their beef got way too intense, and Cruz defeated Faber twice to prove who's the better fighter.
3. Dominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber
Former best friends, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal used to live and train together. After Covington allegedly tipped off Masvidal's long-time striking coach, he lost all respect for the man. After a lot of back and forth these two settled it off at the main event of 272, and it was Covington who dominated Masvidal to get the win.
3. Jorge Masvidal vs Colby Covington
The hate Cormier and Jones had for each other was insane. Their rivalry started back in 2010, and it had some of the best back-and-forths you'll ever see on live television. Regardless of all the antics outside the octagon, Jones stacked up 2 wins against DC and ended their beef for good.
2. Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier
Everything started when Khabib slapped McGregor's teammate, Artem Lobov backstage. This lit a fire under McGregor, and he assaulted Khabib's bus only to get arrested. McGregor insulted Khabib's religion, family and whatnot, but it was Khabib who got the last laugh by submitting McGregor in their fight.
1. Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov