10 Most Legendary Underdog Wins In MMA History

Summary

This video script recounts the biggest upsets in MMA history, where underdogs defied the odds to achieve victory. Fighters like Junior dos Santos, who shocked Fabricio Werdum in 2008, and Holly Holm, who ended Ronda Rousey's reign, feature prominently. The script also highlights upsets by TJ Dillashaw, Amanda Nunes, and Leon Edwards, showcasing moments that prove anyone can be defeated in the unpredictable world of MMA. The video serves as a reminder that in combat sports, the underdog can rise to the occasion and rewrite history.

Takeaways

• 🥊 The script discusses MMA fights where underdogs have surprised the world by defeating heavy favorites.
• 🏆 Fabricio Werdum was initially underestimated by experts before his fight with Junior dos Santos in 2008, but he emerged victorious.
• 🤺 TJ Dillashaw was an underdog against Renan Barão, who was on a 33-fight winning streak, but Dillashaw managed to dethrone Barão.
• 🥋 Holly Holm was a significant underdog against Ronda Rousey, yet she managed to end Rousey's reign with a high kick and follow-up punches.
• 💥 Mirko Cro Cop was heavily favored against Gabriel Gonzaga, but Gonzaga's high kick ended Cro Cop's night, shocking fans.
• 🇬🇧 Michael Bisping was not favored against Luke Rockhold, but he overcame the odds and knocked out Rockhold to become champion.
• 🤼‍♂️ Fedor Emelianenko had a 27-fight winning streak before facing Fabricio Werdum, who was considered an underdog but managed to submit Fedor.
• 🏆 Amanda Nunes was heavily favored against Juliana Penha, but Penha managed to choke Nunes out and take the title.
• 🍀 Leon Edwards was considered an underdog against Kamaru Usman, but he scored a massive upset with a head kick in the final minute.
• 🗣️ The script emphasizes that in MMA, odds and expert predictions can mean nothing, and any fighter can win on any given day.

Q & A

Who was the underdog fighter that Fabricio Werdum faced in 2008?

Fabricio Werdum faced Junior dos Santos, who was considered an underdog at the time of their fight in 2008.

What was the outcome of Fabricio Werdum's fight against Junior dos Santos?

Fabricio Werdum lost to Junior dos Santos, who knocked him out with an uppercut, leading to a finish by dos Santos.

Why was TJ Dillashaw considered an underdog against Renan Barão?

TJ Dillashaw was considered an underdog against Renan Barão because Barão was a top pound-for-pound fighter on a 33-fight winning streak and heavily favored to win.

What was the significant impact of TJ Dillashaw's victory over Renan Barão?

TJ Dillashaw's victory over Renan Barão was significant because it dismantled the champion, ending Barão's winning streak and leading to Barão's eventual release from the UFC.

Who was the underdog that defeated Ronda Rousey?

Holly Holm was the underdog who defeated Ronda Rousey, ending Rousey's reign as the first female MMA superstar.

What technique did Holly Holm use to defeat Ronda Rousey?

Holly Holm used a high kick followed by a follow-up on the grounded Rousey to win the fight.

What was the significance of Mirko Cro Cop's loss to Gabriel Gonzaga?

Mirko Cro Cop's loss to Gabriel Gonzaga was significant because it was a shocking upset where Cro Cop was seen as the next star, but was knocked out by Gonzaga's high kick.

What was the outcome of Michael Bisping's fight against Luke Rockhold?

Michael Bisping won the fight against Luke Rockhold with a knockout, despite being the underdog and Rockhold's arrogance leading up to the fight.

What was the significance of Fabricio Werdum's victory over Fedor Emelianenko?

Fabricio Werdum's victory over Fedor Emelianenko was significant as it ended Fedor's 27-fight winning streak and marked the first time Fedor had been defeated in 10 years.

Who was the underdog that defeated Amanda Nunes?

Juliana Penha was the underdog who defeated Amanda Nunes, shocking the MMA community.

What was the outcome of Matt Hughes' fight against George St-Pierre?

Matt Hughes won the fight against George St-Pierre with an overhand right and subsequent strikes, marking one of the biggest upsets in MMA history.

What was the result of Conor McGregor's fight against Nate Diaz?

Conor McGregor lost to Nate Diaz by submission in the second round, after initially dominating the fight.

How did Leon Edwards fare in his fight against Kamaru Usman?

Leon Edwards won the fight against Kamaru Usman with a head kick in the final minute of the fight, marking a major upset and making him the first to knock out and defeat Usman in the UFC.