The 10 Greatest Staredowns in MMA History

Over the past several years, the sport of mixed martial arts has rapidly become one of the most popular sports on the face of the earth. Fans and viewers of all ages have become drawn to the sport because of the real-life entertainment the fighters provide.

However, the entertainment doesn't solely come from inside the ring of the Octagon as many fans may think. Some of the greatest excitement comes even before action begins as fighters have engaged in some of the most vicious stare downs known to mankind.

Stare downs have been present in the sport of mixed martial arts since the very beginning of the sport's establishment.

So, the following slides display the 10 greatest stare downs in MMA history.

Let's take a look.

10. UFC 126: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort

Prior to one of the greatest head kicks in UFC history at UFC 126, Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort met for a vicious stare down.

Without emotion, the two Brazilians stared into each other's eyes for quite some time as Silva hid his identity.

9. UFC 127: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera

While many fans across the globe despise Michael Bisping, it's hard to deny his talent and of course, his stare downs.

Bisping met Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 in a stare down that was once again broken up by UFC President, Dana White.

8. UFC 137: Nick Diaz vs. BJ Penn

In what would go down as one of the best fights of 2011, Nick Diaz met BJ Penn in an extremely intense weigh-in where the two engaged in a stare down.

The stare down would eventually be broken up by UFC President Dana White.

7. UFC on Versus 4: Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Barry

While Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry took part in one of the greatest and quickest fights in mixed martial arts history, they always took part in an epic stare down.

Kongo looked down upon the "ready to slaughter"-looking Barry.

6. Pride 19: Don Frye vs. Ken Shamrock

While Ken Shamrock may have lost a close split decision to Don Frye at Pride 19, he was a part of one of the most epic stare downs fans have ever seen.

Intense.

5. UFC 67: Quinton

After coming up short against Marvin Eastman in the year 2000, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson got his revenge seven years later in a knockout victory at UFC 67.

However, similar excitement came before action began in a thrilling stare down.

4. Pride 20: Wanderlei Silva vs. Mirko Cro Cop

Two of the meanest mugs in mixed martial arts history met for a showdown at the Pride 20 in April of 2002.

This meeting was also home to one of the most popular stare downs of all time.

3. Pride 34: Don Frye vs. James Thompson

Despite coming up short in his bout against James Thompson at Pride 34, Don Frye has been known for some of the greatest stare downs in mixed martial arts history.

Pride 34 was one of the meanest mugs fans have ever seen.

2. Pride Final Conflict '03: Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton

In what would eventually go down as one of the most exciting bouts in mixed martial arts history, Wanderlei Silva and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson got fans' blood pumping before action even began.

Wow.

1. TUF US vs. UK: Clay Guida vs. Diego Sanchez

Clay Guida and Diego Sanchez met at the Ultimate Fighter United States vs. United Kingdom Finale for arguably the greatest stare down fans have ever seen.

The intensity of the stare down sent chills down the backs of nearly ever fan watching across the globe.

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