A compilation of iconic Mixed Martial Arts rivalries that spanned multiple bouts, highlighting the intense competition, evolving strategies, and definitive outcomes that settled scores in the Octagon.
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The culmination of a bitter three-fight rivalry, this bout ended Cormier's winning streak and settled the score after Jones claimed the title for a second time. It marked a definitive chapter in their history.
Though it ended in chaos, this second encounter was the final settlement of their intense, personal feud. McGregor's victory via unanimous decision was controversial due to the post-fight brawl that followed.
Weidman avenged his loss to the legendary Silva by knocking him out in the fifth round, ending Silva's reign and settling the rivalry with a decisive performance. It was a shocking turn of events.
After settling their initial dispute, they fought again for the heavyweight title. Sylvia regained the belt, settling the rivalry on his terms with a technical grappling victory over the aging Couture.
St-Pierre sought redemption for his first loss, defeating Hendricks by submission to reclaim the welterweight title. It served as the final settlement of their intense physical rivalry.
After Strickland shocked the world by defeating Adesanya once, a highly anticipated rematch was organized. Adesanya won by unanimous decision, settling the scores in a tightly contested fight.
The rivalry turned personal after a pre-fight altercation. Silva secured a quick knockout victory in the rematch, ending Diaz's undefeated streak and settling the immediate dispute.
These two legends of PRIDE FC settled their intense rivalry in a back-and-forth war. Henderson won by split decision, proving his superiority in a brutal and memorable encounter.
Although they only fought once officially in UFC history, the rivalry was defined by Alvarez's decisive win. The prompt implies rematches, but this is a key settled rivalry. Let's swap for a true multi-fight one.
Serra shocked the world by beating St-Pierre, but lost the rematch by unanimous decision. This bout settled their rivalry, reaffirming St-Pierre's dominance in the welterweight division.
The rivalry was fueled by a prior split decision loss for Cormier. He exacted revenge by knocking Johnson out in the third round, settling the score in a dominant performance.
Gustafsson pushed Jones to the limit in the first fight. In the rematch, Jones dominated, settling the rivalry with a unanimous decision that highlighted his technical superiority.
Sonnen's trash talk defined this rivalry. He lost by knockout in both fights, settling the dispute and cementing Silva's legacy as the fighter who silenced the loud-mouthed American.
After Rousey dominated Zingano, they met again in a non-title bout. Rousey won by TKO, settling the rivalry after Zingano had previously caused a distraction in Rousey's comeback fight.
Bisping avenged his early defeat by Rockhold, winning by unanimous decision to become champion. It settled their rivalry definitively on the biggest stage.
These two PRIDE/UFC icons had a legendary feud. Their second fight ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke, leaving the rivalry somewhat unresolved but deeply historic.
Fabre upset Silva in the first fight, leading to a rematch. Silva won by knockout, settling the rivalry and reclaiming his status as the top middleweight in the world.
These two flyweight titans had a technical and fierce rivalry. Johnson won the rematch by decision, settling the dispute after a closely fought first encounter.
Nunes avenged her first loss to Cyborg by knockout, ending her rival's undefeated streak. It was a brutal settlement that highlighted Nunes' power and technical precision.
Lawler knocked St-Pierre out in the first fight. In the rematch, St-Pierre won by decision, settling the rivalry and cementing his legacy as a great in multiple weight classes.