Michael Bisping, it seems, loves to be hated.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s consummate villain, Bisping has enjoyed a remarkable run over the last decade. The 37-year-old Englishman used a reality show as his springboard and has since become one of MMA’s most consistent and prolific fighters. Bisping’s 19 victories inside the Octagon tie him with Georges St. Pierre for first on the UFC’s all-time list, while his 26 appearances rank third behind only Tito Ortiz and Frank Mir, both with 27. “The Count” also stands out from a statistical standpoint: According to FightMetric, Bisping has landed more significant strikes (1,414) than any fighter in UFC history.