Georges St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit and the Top 5 Teammate vs. Teammate Matchups

While the thought of witnessing two teammates compete against each other might intrigue most fans, it is very rare that it will occur. The idea of sacrificing a friendship between two partners has always interfered in the act of competition, especially when teammates train together on a regular basis or compete in the same division. 

However, when it was learned that Greg Jackson product Carlos Condit would be rewarded a title shot against Georges St-Pierre, he immediately accepted and put aside his friendship with the champion for the sake of competing. It isn't necessarily something that is accepted inside of Jackson's camp, but it was a situation they were all prepared to face together.

St-Pierre and Condit will now meet at UFC 137, in a bout that is sure to separate a line between friendship and competition. 

In light of the announcement, we'll take a look at other teammates who have refused to compete against one another, despite the constant demand from fans.

Here are Georges St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit and the Top Five Teammate vs. Teammate Matchups.

No. 5: Jon Fitch vs. Josh Koscheck

Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch are two of the most accomplished wrestlers to train out of American Kickboxing Academy. Both competitors have fought some of the best fighters in the welterweight division; however, they have never come across the idea of potentially facing each other. 

Koscheck has mentioned previously that he would consider a move to 185 lbs, just to prevent a matchup between him and any of his teammates. Should a bout ever commence between the two AKA standouts, it would be an interesting to see who would gain the upper hand in the wrestling department. Koscheck and Fitch possess excellent grappling technique and are successful inside their opponents' guard, utilizing control and strength.

Both Fitch and Koscheck are NCAA wrestlers. They certainly hold the credentials to compete with some the best fighters in the world, and it would be intriguing to see a chess match to determine who is the superior grappler. Both fighters have earned the right to consider themselves one of the best welterweights in the world, and a bout between them would solidify that claim.

No. 4: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Wanderlei Silva

Maurcio "Shogun" Rua and Wanderlei Silva are two of the most respected and successful Vale Tudo fighters of all-time, and amidst their success in Pride FC and UFC, the two icons have seemingly never crossed paths. 

During Pride FC's Middleweight Grand Prix in 2005, there was the potential of seeing the two Brazilians meet in the finals to determine the winner, but Silva would lose to Ricardo Arona in the semifinals. What made the bout more intriguing was that both fighters were renowned for their aggressive, unorthodox styles, while in their prime of their careers, and a matchup could have determined who was superior. 

Since then, Rua and Silva have made their way to the UFC where they now compete in separate divisions; Silva now fights at 185 lbs. and Rua competes at light heavyweight. The chances of ever seeing these two teammates meet one-on-one are slim, and considering neither fighter are what they used to be, the bout would hardly be competitive.

No. 3: Clay Guida vs. Melvin Guillard

Two other Greg Jackson teammates, Clay Guida and Melvin Guillard, both compete in the lightweight division and are two of the most exciting and successful fighters at 155 lbs. 

In addition to having strong followings, respectively, Guida and Guillard are two of the perennial contenders in the division, and it seems that a future bout between them is inevitable. 

Since moving to Greg Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts, both competitors have evolved tremendously, as Guida is set to face Benson Henderson in a title eliminator, while Guilllard has enjoyed a five-fight win streak. Both Guida and Guillard's fighting styles have made them fan-favourites. It would be intriguing to see who would walk away with the victory, and more importantly, the bragging rights.

No. 2: Georges St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit

UFC 137 will mark the first time fans will get to witness a bout between teammates Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit. Originally, Condit was expected to meet BJ Penn in the evening's co-main event, but he was offered a title shot after Nick Diaz failed to appear and promote the event on two separate occasions.

It will be intriguing to see how a durable, versatile fighter like Condit approaches a intelligent, athletic champion in St-Pierre.

Condit is well-rounded and an aggressive striker who can damage an opponent instantly, and is known to put immediate pressure on his opponents, forcing them to engage. Meanwhile, St-Pierre is a tactical fighter and dictates the pace with his superior wrestling and dynamic offense. The fact that head coach, Greg Jackson, will not be in either man's corner builds suspense. 

And the fact that Condit provides a tougher challenge than Diaz adds more intrigue to the bout. 

St-Pierre has admitted that he wouldn't necessarily consider Condit a teammate, but because they have associated themselves as a part of Jackson's camp, their bout deserves a consideration.

No. 1: Anderson Silva vs. Lyoto Machida

Perhaps the one matchup that might never materialize is between Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida. The two Brazilians are close friends and they train together at Team Blackhouse. 

What made this bout between these two close friends so intriguing was their fighting styles were so similar and that they were two of the most dominant champions in their respective divisions. Silva was a counter-striker and utilized a Muay-Thai style with precise and accurate striking, and Machida was also a counter-striker and utilized a karate-based style with speed and accuracy. 

There was no better time to schedule a bout between Silva and Machida than in 2009; both fighters were champions in their respective weight classes and, more importantly, were undefeated in the UFC at the time. 

While both fighters still remain relevant in their divisions, the credibility of their bout would not hold the same value. Silva remains UFC middleweight champion, but has shown signs of vulnerability, while Machida was dethroned as UFC light heavyweight champion and is no longer undefeated after suffering back-to-back losses to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.