Like all sports, MMA has its own collection of talking points that seem to exist in perpetuity, but arguably the most divisive issue surrounds the teammate vs. teammate debate.
The vast majority of fans would likely come down on the same side on issues such as testosterone replacement therapy, fighter pay, judging, refereeing, etc.
While not as emotional as the aforementioned issues, the teammate vs. teammate debate is truly polarizing.
Some recognize just how counterintuitive it is to fight one’s friends, while others argue that it should be viewed as just another form of competition—with a little traumatic brain injury thrown in.
Whatever your view, there is no doubt that many potentially compelling matchups have fallen by the wayside as a result of the friendships that exist within the sport.
Read on for a rundown of some of the most intriguing fights that, due to friendship, never materialized.