UFC Rivals is coming to A&E next month.
The series will take a look at some of the most iconic feuds in UFC history.
Television personality and UFC superfan Mario Lopez will leads a roundtable of experts including WWE’s CPunk, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate and Ken Shamrock to unpack the rivalries that defined an era and transformed the UFC into a global phenomenon.
Back-to-back episodes of “UFC Rivals” premiere Sunday, June 21st at 8pm and 9pm ET/PT on A&E.
The show will combine archival footage, interviews and roundtable discussions to explore the unforgettable moments and high-stakes competition behind the fiercest showdowns ever fought inside the Octagon. The episodes highlight how big personalities and remarkable stories came together to create unforgettable matchups that shaped the fighters’ careers and left a lasting legacy on the sport.
The night kicks off examining Liddell vs Ortiz, one of the most influential rivalries in UFC history. In the early 2000s, former friends and training partners Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz became bitter adversaries as competition and pride drove them apart. The episode explores how the explosive feud not only captivated fans but helped launch the UFC into the mainstream.
Following at 9pm ET/PT, episode two spotlights St-Pierre vs. Serra, widely regarded as one of the greatest upsets in UFC history. Canadian superstar Georges St-Pierre seemed unstoppable, while Matt Serra was viewed as an underdog until a shocking title-fight victory upended expectations and sparked an unlikely rivalry. The panel breaks down the fight, its aftermath, and the moment that stunned fans worldwide.
“UFC Rivals” will be available on demand and to stream on the A&E App and aetv.com.
