Michael Bisping
30-9-0
About
Britain's first UFC champion, a trash-talking middleweight who won the title against the odds and became a beloved commentator.
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Michael 'The Count' Bisping is one of the great perseverance stories in MMA. A winner of The Ultimate Fighter, he became the face of the UFC in the United Kingdom and spent years as a top middleweight contender - and a master of trash talk who fans loved to hate. He wasn't the biggest puncher, but his relentless volume, busy jab and elite cardio made him a nightmare to fight.
For years a title seemed out of reach, until 2016, when he took a short-notice shot at Luke Rockhold - a man who'd already beaten him - and knocked him out cold to finally win the middleweight title. He defended it against the man who'd once brutally knocked him out, Dan Henderson, even while fighting with severe damage to one eye. His record sits around 30-9.
For newcomers, Bisping is proof that hard work and persistence pay off. After retiring he became one of the sport's most popular commentators, his sharp wit and fearless personality winning over even the fans who once rooted against him.
Why fans love Bisping
Relentless work rate, a perseverance-rewarded title run, and a sharp, funny personality that carried into a beloved broadcasting career.
Why some fans hate Bisping
His brash, motormouth trash talk made him a love-to-hate villain for much of his career, especially around heated rivalries like the one with Dan Henderson.
