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#8 Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is one of the longest-reigning welterweight champions in UFC history, with a title run spanning a total of five consecutive years. During that time, he was also one of the most hated fighters in the game.
Similar to Maia, St-Pierre was getting flak for his "play-it-safe" strategy, as he was perceived to be doing just enough to eke out a victory. His style was also getting more and more predictable, and it was shown in his last few fights as the 170-pound champion.
GSP seemingly turned his reputation around after defeating Michael Bisping at UFC 217 to become the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. According to his grappling coach John Danaher, all of the three main criticisms that were usually thrown at St-Pierre were answered that night: having too much of a tactical approach, never fighting above his weight class, and not finishing fights.
St-Pierre threw caution to the wind in that fight where he fought 15 pounds heavier and won via third-round submission.
