Connor McGregor finished by underdog Dustin Proirier in UFC 257 upset

Underdogs, Bettors Win Big: Proirier and Chandler upset McGregor and Hooker by Knockouts

UFC 257 was headlined by two pivotal lightweight matchups to determine the immediate future of the UFC Lightweight contenders. Both underdogs had a chips on their shoulders and turned up career defining moments.

Few has picked Proirier to finish Connor McGregor early and the bettors who did are enjoying their winnings. Popular notion was that if a McGregor win will materialize it will come early while a Dustin Proirier win will turn out a war of attrition. 

These assertions have been misguided, The American Top Team Standout Proirier survived the early attacks from McGregor while countering and investing in the low line calf kick. Proirier’s bet on the technique turned out a wise one and the decisive factor in the fight. He battered McGregor’s lead leg until it was compromised then stormed with a violent volley of accurate punches for the 2nd round TKO finish and a +475 underdog upset

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Michael Chandler Runs through Dan Hooker, Calls out UFC Lightweight Division

Michael Chandler have been waiting for his opportunity to impress in the UFC and expectations have surely been met with a 1st round knockout of Dan Hooker.

The former Bellator MMA champion has long been considered the top lightweight fighter outside of the UFC, with many questions surfacing to just how well he will fare fighting for the biggest MMA organization in the world. The odds listed Chandler as a small underdog mainly due to his lack of Octagon time as he showed premiere MMA skills throughout his career. His opponent was a dangerous striker with high level and main event experience. 

The fight was uneventful until it was, after a feeling out process Chandler charged with a body punch hook combination which melted Hooker on the spot. The tough NZ native tried to survive but after a brief moment of grappling for position he wound up on the bottom eating unanswered strikes. Just like that we have a new contender in the UFC lightweight division. Would anyone consider Michael Chandler an underdog against any top UFC lightweight not named Khabib Nurmagomedov?

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UFC 257 McGregor Vs. Proirier 2 final betting results

Betting Underdogs prevailed in 6 of UFC 257’s 11 fight card, Martin Parchnio was the biggest upset winner defeating Khalil Rountree. While Dustin Proirier’s finish of Connor McGregor and Michael Chandler TKO of Dan Hooker are certainly the most significant. Bettors who wagered on last night underdogs have made meaningful profits.

 

UFC 257: Connor McGregor Vs. Dustin Proirier 2
Main Event:
Conor McGregor -(300) vs. Dustin Poirier +(240) KO RD2

Dan Hooker -(130) vs. Michael Chandler (+110) TKO RD1 
Joanne Calderwood -(120) vs. Jessica Eye (+100) UD
Arman Tsarukyan (-240) vs. Matt Frevola (+135) UD
Amanda Ribas (-310) vs. Marina Rodriguez (+250) TKO RD2
Brad Tavares (-155)  vs. Antonio Carlos Junior (+130) UD
Sara McMann (-125) vs. Julianna Pena +(105) Rear Naked Choke Submission RD3
Khalil Rountree -(330) vs. Marcin Prachnio +(260) UD
Makhmud Muradov (-135) vs. Andrew Sanchez (+115) UD
Movsar Evloev (-420) vs. Nik Lentz (+330) UD
Zhalgas Zhumagulov (-125) vs. Amir Albazi (+105) UD

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