During the series of decades fans have tuned into the UFC, they’ve seen some of the most brutal and downright heated rivalries in combat sports play out in front of their bloodthirsty eyes.
From the likes of a lightweight grudge pairing between Khabib Nurmagomedov and megastar brash talker, Conor McGregor — to a pair of championship matchups between light heavyweight foes, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, join us below as we delve into the Top 5 UFC rivalries in history.
#1 – Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor – UFC 229
Grounded in heritage, culture, bravado, and distinct skill — the infamous lightweight championship pairing between Russian superstar, Khabib Nurmagomedov and counter striking foe, Conor McGregor could easily top many’s lists as the greatest rivalry to ever settle itself in the Octagon.