5 MMA rivalries and their WWE equivalents

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27:  UFC president Dana White stars between Daniel Cormier (L) and Jon Jones as they square off during a media availability for UFC 200 at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Several MMA rivalries have shaped up like WWE storylines

#4 Georges St-Pierre v/s Matt Hughes - The Rock v/s Stone Cold Steve Austin

One legend pitted against the other

Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes are two of the most iconic names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and their names are often taken in the same breath. Their rivalry catapulted the welterweight division onto a higher paradigm, winning more fans for the sport itself from around the world.

Replete with the skill-set and the ability to move crowds, their rivalry stands unparalleled till date! Their first encounter was way back at UFC 50 when Hughes dominated the division and no one had the audacity to topple his dominance until a certain Georges St-Pierre came along.

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The two of them fought some of the most memorable matches (3 in total), with GSP emerging victorious on two occasions.

Reminds you of The Rock v/s Austin rivalry, doesn’t it? Austin ruled the roster, till a rookie named Rocky Maivia threatened to thwart his hegemony and make his name as one of the top main-eventers.

Both Austin and Rock were adored by fans from around the world, and the duo put up some of the most iconic matches for the fans to behold!

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