There are very few things in the world of sport that are better than the underdog winning. The underdog winning is always a possibility and something many find exciting with the potential to upset the odds, which heightens the affair.
Backing the underdog is not always the worst choice either, they are usually the ones with nothing to lose, with all the pressure on their bigger, more popular opponent. Here are some of the best underdog victories in the world of MMA.
Nate Diaz beats Conor McGregor
Just coming off the back of his 13 second knockout against Jose Aldo at UFC 195, a fight against Nate Diaz looked easier in a way for the Irishman. This couldn’t have been further from the truth, Nate came out swinging and took Notorious to his limits really quickly.
McGregor was nowhere for most of the fight, and when Diaz locked in a rear naked choke at the 4:12 mark in the second round, it was over. Not only did Diaz beat McGregor on his Welterweight debut, but he ended a 15-fight winning streak for the Irishman.






