5 best rivalries in UFC middleweight history

#4. Michael Bisping vs. Dan Henderson - UFC 100 & 204

The series between Bisping and Henderson finished at 1-1

You could argue that neither of this pair's two UFC fights saw both men at their best. However, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson had one hell of a rivalry, with their two fights taking place seven years apart. On top of this, the two bouts each told a very different story.

The first fight between the pair took place at UFC 100 and saw the outspoken Bisping face the toughest test of his career to date. He would fall victim to one of the most devastating knockouts in MMA history at the hands of Henderson.

Eventually, Bisping overcame the odds to win gold late in his career and quickly set his sights on getting revenge over his old foe. While Henderson was also towards the end of his career by the rematch, the two put on a very competitive title fight that Bisping ultimately won.

The bad blood between these two makes this rivalry particularly memorable. They also produced great moments inside the octagon. Their rivalry told an incredible story worthy of this spot on the list.

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#3. Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman - UFC 162 & 168

Weidman led the series between himself and Silva 2-0

The two fights between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman produced two of the most shocking results in MMA history. They also marked the end of an era in the division, and this rivalry is of huge historical significance to the sport.

The first bout saw a young undefeated Weidman take on the seemingly invincible Silva, who had been holding the middleweight title for over six years. 'The Spider' appeared to be putting on a signature performance before he got caught while taunting the American and suffered a stunning KO loss.

This set up a highly-anticipated rematch which somehow produced an even more shocking finish than the first. Weidman checked a leg kick from Silva in the second round, which led to a freak injury for the Brazilian, who suffered a broken leg.

These two moments were some of the biggest in the history of the UFC. For the huge moments this rivalry has produced, it is deserving of this spot in the rankings.