Justin gaethje starred a historic upset in the main event of UFC White House, held last Sunday (14). The American faced Ilia Topuria And although he was considered a huge underdog by the bookmakers, he forced the Spaniard to give up the fight, winning the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg).
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To give you an idea of the magnitude of the surprise, a victory for Gaethje paid 5,00 for every real bet, while a triumph for Topuria yielded only 1,18. In practice, whoever invested R$ 100 in the American won R$ 500. Even so, the 'Highlight's' feat did not enter the top 10 biggest upsets in title fights in UFC history.
Check out the 10 biggest upsets in UFC title fights.
Luke Rockhold (1,17) x Michael Bisping (5,50)
M. Bisping taunts Romero. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
Few expected that, in the final stretch of his career, Michael Bisping to become UFC champion. The 'Count', however, knocked out Luke Rockhold, broke the bank and took the middleweight belt.
Whoever bet R$100 on the Brit took R$550.
Khamzat Chimaev (1,16) x Sean Strickland (5,60)
Strickland defeated Chimaev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the main fight UFC 328 the duel of Khamzat Shimaev e Sean Strickland It seemed completely unbalanced in the betting odds, but the American surprised everyone and took the title and the wolf's undefeated streak away.
Those who bet R$100 on Strickland won R$560.
Israel Adesanya (1,16) x Sean Strickland (6,00)
Strickland defeated Adesanya in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Coming off the biggest win of his career, over Alex Poatán, Israel adesanya He was seen as the overwhelming favorite against Sean StricklandHowever, it ended up being dominated by the American team.
Whoever bet R$100 on the Brit took R$600.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk (1,14) x Rose Namajunas (6,00)
Namajunas celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Joanna Jedrzejczyk Her overwhelming favoritism was shattered, and she ended up being knocked out and dethroned by Rose namajunas in 2017.
Whoever bet R$100 on the North American took home R$600.
Valentina Shevchenko (1,11) x Alexa Grasso (6,75)
Alexa grasso brought to an end, albeit temporarily, the reign of Valentina Shevchenko in the flyweight division with a submission in UFC 285.
Those who bet R$100 on the Mexican game won R$675.
BJ Penn (1,11) x Frankie Edgar (6,88)
Edgar has already defeated Penn on three occasions. (Photo: Getty Images)
Record holder for title defenses in the lightweight division, B.J. Penn He was a heavy favorite at UFC 112, but ended up being surprised and defeated by the underdog. Frankie Edgar.
Whoever bet R$100 on Edgar won R$688.
Renan Barão (1,10) vs. TJ Dillashaw (7,50)
Barão (left) is punched by Dillashaw (right) at UFC 173. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
At UFC 173, in a bantamweight title fight, Dillashaw shocked the world by knocking out the Brazilian. Renan Barao, who hadn't lost in an incredible 33 fights.
Those who bet R$100 on the American took home R$750.
Amanda Nunes (1,09) x Julianna Peña (8,00)
Julianna Pena in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
No UFC 269 Julianna Pena She won the bantamweight title by submitting the lioness. Amanda nunes in the third biggest upset in UFC title fight history.
Those who bet R$100 on the American woman won R$800.
Ronda Rousey (1,07) x Holly Holm (9,30)
Holm and Ronda were in the main fight of UFC 193. Photo: Quinn Rooney/UFC
Holly holm ended the 'phenomenon' Ronda Rousey with a historic knockout at UFC 193.
At the time, someone who bet R$ 100 on the underdog won R$ 930.
George St-Pierre (1,08) x Matt Serra (9,50)
GSP leaves UFC ranking (Photo: Reproduction Instagram ufc)
The title of biggest upset in history goes to Marr Serra, who left the world speechless by knocking out George St-Pierre at UFC 69.
Those who bet R$100 against the Canadian champion won R$950.
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