UFC fights put one fighter against another in the ultimate test of strength and skill. Some fighters stand out thanks to their impressive records. It is exciting to see others boost their standings by winning against the champion fighters. Without further ado, here are some of the biggest UFC upsets and shocking moments in sport’s history.
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Ronda Rousey Vs. Holly Holm
Ronda Rousey was the heavy favorite when the undefeated champion took on Holly Holm on November 14, 2015. Despite Holm’s impressive record going into the fight, Rousey’s previous victories instilled confidence in the viewers. It was shocking when the 34-year-old Holmes KO’d 28-year-old Rousey less than one minute into the second round of the fight.
Conor McGregor Vs. Nate Diaz
Conor McGregor’s larger-than-life personality made him a popular name in UFC. The Irish fighter going into his fight against Nate Diaz on March 5, 2016. Diaz was older, but he was also taller with a longer reach. McGregor put up a good fight but ultimately lost to Diaz via submission just after four minutes into the second round. However, with a $1 million dollar paycheck almost twice as much as Diaz’s check, McGregor can still be considered a winner at the end of the day.
Anderson Silva Vs. Chris Weidman
Anderson Silva went into his fight against Chris Weidman as the current title holder of the belt. On July 6, 2013, Silva would need to pass the belt over to Chris Weidman. Despite being almost eight years older than Weidman, Silva was favored to win. At 1:18 in the second round, Weidman managed to knock Silva out, winning the fight. At the time, Silva had a record of 33 – 4 which changed to 33 – 5. Anderson Silva’s record went up from 9 – 0 to 10 – 0.
Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre I
In what many consider to be one of the greatest UFC upsets of all time, champion Georges St. Pierre I went into the fight with an impressive record of 13-1-0 compared to the challenger Matt Serra’s record of 9-4-0. During the fight on April 7, 2013, St. Pierre struggled to connect his punches and kicks. Serra took advantage of his opponent’s prolonged adjustment period. After a good right hook, St. Pierre lost his footing. It did not take more than one round for Serra to end the fight with a KO.
UFC is known for being unpredictable, and these fights are just some of the examples. Keep watching to see the newest upsets in the sport. Let us know your predictions at Speak MMA.
