“I worked in factories, slaughterhouses, as an upholsterer. I did demolition work, was a postman, was a tiler, a plasterer. I even sold double-glazing door-to-door. But I always dreamed of being a world champion, first of all as a boxer.”

English sports commentator, analyst, actor, and former mixed martial artist

Michael Bisping is an English sports commentator, analyst, actor, and former mixed martial artist. Born in 1979, he competed professionally from 2004 to 2017 and became a familiar figure in the UFC. He fought in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions and built his reputation through a long run in mixed martial arts. His record includes the UFC middleweight title, the Cage Rage light heavyweight title, and victory in the light heavyweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 3.