The "30 For 30: Chuck & Tito" documentary aired on ESPN this week and while some of it may have been a recap of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rise in popularity, it's required viewing when looking at the history of mixed martial arts. Royce Gracie, who is the UFC’s first-ever tournament winner says that both Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz are “the originals.” Coming from a pioneer like him that is saying a lot.
Rivalries are a part of sports culture and rivalries in combat sports can be more intense than any team sport.