While MMA fighters are known for putting their lives on line to entertain fight fans around the world, there are few who receive hate because of their actions. Let's take a look at 5 most hated MMA fighters.
Former UFC bantamweight TJ Dillashaw was found using PEDs and was suspended from the UFC for 2 years. His feud with his former coach, Urijah Faber left a strong impression on fight fans' mind, and he is also accused of intentionally hurting his training partners.
5. TJ Dillashaw
British hero, Michael Bisping had a very inspirational journey to become the UFC champion. During his fighting days, Bisping had a way of getting under people's skin, and sometimes he used to take the trash talk too far away. Fans often found him unbearable, and his cocky attitude only added to the flame.
4. Michael Bisping
Tito Ortiz openly claimed that he was better than Chuck Liddell, but avoided the conflict as long as he could. When these two finally collided, Liddell knocked him out on both the occasions. Ortiz was infamous for his cocky remarks and silly claims. He also pulled out from the 3rd fight against Liddell without any valid reason.
3. Tito Ortiz
While MMA is often depicted as human cockfighting, the whole concept of 'martial arts' is rather respectful. Rousey busted into the scene with her villainous antics, and her acts of not respecting her opponent even after the fight rubbed the masses in a wrong way.
2. Ronda Rousey
When you talk about the most hated figures in MMA, Rousimar Palhares is the one name you can not miss. The submission specialist was known for holding on to his locks for way too long, and back when he was in UFC, he also failed a drug test. This further added to his bad reputation.
1. Rousimar Palhares