Non-aesthetic champs

[BigMuffler]

Stipe
Cormier
Bisping
Lawler (well liked but often called 'less skilled' or one of the least solid champions)
RDA
Tate

None were hyped much due to how good they 'looked' prior to the advent. Maybe be time for MMA fans to stop being so cocky in terms of predicting who WILL win based on the 'eye test' and just enjoy the ride? XD

The arrogance of fans in terms of confidence in picks has long been baffling to me and well, here's another one.

 

[Gabe]

Michael Bisping is champ. Nothing else matters. We made it.

 

[BigMuffler]

Michael Bisping is champ. Nothing else matters. We made it.

I'm not a huge fan of Bisping but I never hated him either, it was weird to me how much disdain he got for not showing tons of power (even though he had a decent number of finishes),

Aesthetics/perceived aesthetics have always, and probably always will be OVERRATED... but thankfully, there will always be 'less aesthetic' fighters ready to call out the lie for what it is. XD