In the series UFC Rivals, the producers examine famous historical conflicts within the sport. To show how those events defined the Octagon, the episodes combine old video records, private conversations and discussions among groups of people. For viewers Mario Lopez hosts the program while individuals like C.M. Punk & Ken Shamrock are present to explain the situations. By listening to the speakers, the audience learns how those tensions influenced the history of specific athletes. As the rivalries continued, they are the reason that the UFC became a sport that people watch all over the world.
In the early 2000s, the two biggest names in mixed martial arts ignited a rivalry that would forever change the sport. Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz were once friends and training partners.
