Sean Strickland He proved once again that he is a highly valuable underdog in title fights. In the main event of UFC 328The American entered the octagon as a huge underdog against Khamzat Shimaev and surprised him conquer the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg). The scenario repeated what had already happened previously, when he dethroned Israel adesanya No. UFC 293 and it entered the list of biggest upsets in Ultimate history.
In the most recent event, a victory for Strickland paid 5,60 for every real bet, meaning that someone who invested R$ 100 in the American won R$ 560. In the duel against Adesanya, the outspoken player entered with even higher odds of 6,00, before going broke. On both occasions, his opponents, Chimaev and the Nigerian, appeared as overwhelming favorites, with odds of 1,16.
In light of the new achievement of Sean Strickland, the team of SUPER FIGHTS He recalled some of the biggest upsets in UFC title fights in history.
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.
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)
Most recent upset on the list, 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. On that occasion, those 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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