10 Biggest Upset Debut Wins In MMA history

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10 Biggest Upset Debut Wins In MMA history
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In today's video, we break down the most incredible debuts in MMA that took relatively unknown fighters like Dricus Du Plessis and launched them into stardom by taking out a well-respected opponent.
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[@EpicRenegade777]

you guys really shouldn't be promoting gambling, its overly addictive and irresponsible

[@ayankhan-xz7xc]

can you guys make a video on rising fighters not in ufc which ufc might pick up in few years. like how ddp was efc champ and others.

[@dannyl-p1543]

you people gotta stop promoting these gambling applications... You get a bonus bet when you lose your first bet? They are literally trying to get people addicted and you people have no shame promoting it...

[@jonbaird8835]

@@EpicRenegade777 its only addictive if you have a weak mind/resolve

[@mashdeegaaaaz6655]

Draft kings is a complete ripoff do not use

[@TechnoPropagation]

we need the reverse of this, Most Unfortunate Debuts in MMA History

[@GengoSenmon]

Add to it "...that went onto become greats of the sport"

[@DreIsGoneFission]

Mayhem Miller has entered the chat

[@GinkgoPete]

Love that you highlighted Andy Wang. That guy is a warrior.

[@spirit8296]

TUF’s greatest export

[@kenfarnsworth5420]

I see what you did there....

[@TheElbowMerchant]

He ain't no punk, that's for sure.

[@johnhaydu2627]

Andy WAAAAAAAAAAng

[@carlmichael771]

Yeah ....I took an unfavourable impression of him based on the TUF /B.J. thing however he more than redeemed himself.

[@tommygunnggg1127]

That guy robocop got signed by one, and got knocked out by zebaztian kadestam, I highly recommend watching it. Crazy fight

[@SuperPeterok]

I will check it out

[@plumplum1650]

he signed to one and they started testing 😂

[@tommygunnggg1127]

@plumplum1650 they built him up as the best free agent in mma and his first fight got dick kicked and couldn't continue, next when one came to Denver he got fucked up by zebaztian , who is a a killer himself but he was expected to lose

[@plumplum1650]

@@tommygunnggg1127 i know but in ksw he was roided af

[@XxTaylorFuhrmanxX]

Yeah whole timeline is crazy. DDP beats robocop then robocop beats DDP in the rematch. DDP signs to ufc and kills it. Everyone wanted robocop to sign with the ufc to see the trilogy but signed to ONE just to get Kod by a nobody

[@jraymond1988]

#8 was the one that I thought of before watching the list. It was badass that Lauzon beat Pulver AND THEN went on the Ultimate Fighter 5 where Pulver was a coach.

[@leftlegcemetery]

I met him at UFC 101 (Silva/Forrest & Penn/KFLO) in Philly! He took a picture with us and was a very nice guy 👌

[@carlmichael771]

​​@@leftlegcemeteryaround 7 or so years ago I was at a real low and Joe took his time to reply to me in private via DM on socials and gave me some much needed and appreciated words and just ....empathy you know? Absolutely brilliant fella * with the same respect i feel i have to mention Pulvar who was one of the first fighters to man up and speak of his struggles with depression etc and coincidentally at that time he was another beacon for fight fans who, like many, go through hard stuff and let us know "hey, im just like u guys" also Pulvar was SO exciting to watch, i feel he wouldve done great in modern day bare knuckle had it gained the same popularity a few years ago. He could box!.

[@pimplepickerton]

I always thought that was kinda dirty. He already had a UFC fight. The Ultimate Fighter is supposed to be for UFC prospects, not for midling UFC roster guys. They've done that a couple times (letting on guys that have already had UFC fights), and I think almost everytime that dude wound up winning the season too. Because obviously they have the most experience. Matt Danzig is another one that comes to mind. He already had a UFC fight when he joined the show, and he wound up winning the show.

[@Lowbrow_Mthakathi]

You’d think people would learn to stop underestimating DDP

[@chaosdromanah8620]

Smolka was never the same after that lost to Moreno

[@jonbaird8835]

Joe Lauzon, by all hearsay accounts is an amazing human being (correct me if im wrong i dont keep my thumb on the pulse of fighters personal lives, i only care about what happens between the ropes/in the cage) but his eyes..... you stare at that man and if he stares back its like hes turning your soul black and glaring through the ash cloud that was once YOU

[@eltigre09]

I've always thought the same. Dude definitely has a top tier 1000 yard stare.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

His housemates/teammates called him "Creepy Joe" because of his thousand-yard stare. With that said, he was a frontrunner for the most post-fight bonuses for years, so I always respected him for putting on entertaining fights; win, lose, or draw.

[@leftlegcemetery]

I met him at UFC 101 (Silva/Forrest & Penn/KFLO) in Philly! He took a picture with us and was a very nice guy 👌

[@rellbandoo6572]

Andy “The Fucking Warrior” Wang

[@EricSamaNYC]

foreshadowing DDP’s fade off left hook with his kickboxing days and seeing him use it against Robocop was sick, very nice.

[@nicolasstarheart2903]

JDS vs Werdum was the first fight that popped into my head for this list.

[@derrickhizon446]

Forrest Griffin Tapping the debuting Shogun in the ufc doesnt count?

[@nickstacey3066]

Lmao editing getting increasingly more impressive. "What the fuck was he talkin' about" @ 4:19

[@BigOunce___]

Yup another great top ten gents 👏

[@BooboosANDBloodshed_95]

I feel so bad for Louis smolka. His career seemed off to a really promising start. It's really unfortunate though that that didn't pan out. I wonder what that guy is doing now

[@leftlegcemetery]

I met Lauzon at UFC 101 in Philly! He took a picture with me and was a very nice guy 👌

[@jonbaird8835]

Du Plessis is more African than Shakira. Waka Waka [fozzy bear voice]

[@PrinceIsot]

The picture introducing Baylian had our boy looking good, Cootchie Slayer 5000 ova here

[@terencegalbreath9457]

Crazy part is you say Keith adopted and unusual style against Alexander, but the clip of him fighting Evans on TUF shows him using that style way before he ever fought Alexander.

[@procow2274]

Pretty sure one of the knees Houston threw was illegal

[@majortom331]

Definitely illegal

[@MJSilverfang]

Hell yea. That shit wasn't mentioned by anyone anywhere, lol

[@symsymah7539]

You know Joe Lauzon is here

[@brohemianclapsody5509]

Houston Alexander is basically if steroids was a person

[@AndrewJW]

Keith Jardine is the definition of Styles make fifhts

[@bradyordwaytcl]

I’m so glad you put Lauzon vs Pulver on here but what about Chandler vs Hooker?

[@LuckyLog97]

I'm really not sure we can count one of the Bellator lightweight GOATS beating a contender as an upset.

[@seyerus]

RIP Evan

[@johnhaydu2627]

Chris Barnett vs Josh Pariysian. Barnett was +570 and got the finish. I picked him cause I saw his highlighs lol

[@Thugatron_]

Naw the zoom in on Andy Wang 😂😂😂

[@kayfabegirl3356]

The story of Du Plessis is more complex than that. He was suposed to fight Mańkowski who was a champion, got injured and Soldic was a replacement in a title fight aswell. Soldic took Mańkowski's tiltle and soul in that fight and than the fight between Du Plessis and Soldic took place.

[@18PANA]

Please do a video about left hooks being a huge part of dethroning ufc champions

[@ballinboxer3676]

If I were Pulver, I would have never accepted being a coach if I knew a guy who beat me making his UFC debut was going to be one of the competitors

[@CornPop2]

Keith Jardine also beat Chuck Liddell

[@user-px2km7ul4s]

The upcoming ppv is ass. Not paying for it.

[@cockylockridge8644]

Just use those Russian links brother.

[@nickfitzgerald7242]

The promotion from bum fuck nowhere not only produced houston but also drew dober, jake ellenberger, ryan jensen and a lot more.

[@cockylockridge8644]

Roberto Soldic is a BAD MAN, I was telling anyone whod listen that DDP was a threat to him. Was literally laughed off of multiple forums, called horrible names, ect. Then the same thing happened when he fought Reaper.... mma fans can be a mean bunch.

[@malikaijohnson8540]

Alexander Hernandez vs Beniel Dariush?

[@christopherweaver8567]

Ok but how did you guys not put Anderson Silva vs Leben on this list?

[@Gu31232]

Was Anderson an underdog in that one?

[@derrickhizon446]

I think so. AS was a basically unknown in the US and had lukewarm success in Pride (dat sweet sweet scissor sweep to heelhook tho)..and Leben was coming off from TUF 1 and had good wins after..

[@Manuel_Chinaski]

Poirier vs Josh Grispy should’ve been on here .

[@laikaspir9149]

That #1 spot? I just gotta soak it in

[@BR0GR3]

Shout out to Vadim Nemkov.

[@andrewsmith6348]

nice

[@bloodstrike2513]

Wasn't exactly an upset odds wise but the last Sergei Povlaovich fight just how quick he got knocked out from the hotstreak he was on was a huge upset

[@MJSilverfang]

Bayliun looks like he smells like Robert Pattinson, lol

[@MachineintheMonkey]

Somewhere in the vastness of space another intelligent species will pick up the gravitational waves of Juniors uppercuts.

[@pizzaburgerparty]

11:12 is that Brittany palmer?

[@jtizz145]

When Tommy does the video :😊 When Bailyen does the video: 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@cobaltjay9862]

With Sean Strickland self admittedly getting put out of character is there other times where the trash talker was lost for words or lost the word battle? Pretty interesting video topic maybe

[@exclamation4123]

still waitnig for the top 10 moments when the fighter talked trash during the fight 😞

[@LildawgBigbite]

That video already exists pal

[@exclamation4123]

@@LildawgBigbite in this channel?

[@LildawgBigbite]

@@exclamation4123 yes sir

[@exclamation4123]

@@LildawgBigbite no it does not sir

[@LildawgBigbite]

@@exclamation4123 you just have to watch the trash talk videos. It’s not literally titled “during the fight” but you’ll find all those trash talk “during the fight” moments within the other trash talk videos.

[@Jessejec109]

Varner vs Barboza

[@BatCaveOz]

Anderson Silva vs Chris Leben could make this list. The Spider was a pretty big under dog for his first UC fight.

[@peacefrog64]

I remember all the shit Leben said, Silva not being good enough to be in the UFC and that Leben would expose him. We know how that went.

[@Fluoride_Jones]

Oh, for sure. I don't know what the betting odds were, but I would've won bank, because I assumed Anderson would win. Granted, I didn't think he'd win THAT impressively!

[@danielhogg4963]

No he wasn’t a big under dog he was the favourite.

[@chexquest87]

Ah I loved the Dean of Mean Keith Glass-Jawdine

[@marsmma]

Thumbnail aged well

[@LeoPateira]

Shogun vs Forrest Griffin . Gomi vs Nick Dias

[@Fluoride_Jones]

Your first example doesn't make sense because Mauricio LOST his debut fight in the UFC. Your 2nd example, however, is on point. I don't think ANYONE assumed Nick would beat Gomi, let alone choke him unconscious.

[@mattvargashasyourback]

4:20 that’s called karate. Only two kinds of people know it, the Chinese and the king. And I’m one

[@ynotefil]

12

[@KarlBainbridge]

No place for Terrell vs Lindland?

[@skinnyWHITEgoyim]

Dave Terrel was a scary fighter. Soul Assassin was a kickass nickname also

[@chachogarsha6296]

@MMAOnPoint (VIDEO IDEA) I think it would a really fun video if you could do something like: "What happened to that guy????", but it might only hit with the non casuals. Stuff like... - That one old lady that fought Gabi Garcia. -That guy that fought Dan Severn. -That one guy who was a cop who fought Kimbo. ECT... It's stuff you guys probably can write this one up in a couple of minutes. It would be a fun watch.

[@johnsinth8261]

Bye bye pepsi cola hello holy wine 🎉

[@fowof]

I don’t trust anyone who’s had a photo shoot who isn’t a mainstream celebrity

[@jfethier5604]

Jens Pulver did not stopped BJ Penn it was a split decision he should have lost but, since he was the defending champ, that is ok to me.

[@MattPowers209]

When starting watching MMA in 2006-07 freshman year Rich ace Franklin was my 1st favorite fighter! Sean Strickland best MW champ since along with Weidman before the curse was placed upon him

[@peacefrog64]

What’s Franklin doing now? He was a teacher before entering UFC, I wonder if he returned to teaching.

[@MattPowers209]

@@peacefrog64 He's the vice president over at ONE Championship

[@marvellesaulsberry]

Did u just say that Sean Strickland is the best MW champ since Franklin? So uhhhh Anderson Silva just doesn't have a record setting reign and Strickland has a bunch of defenses under his reign huh?

[@MattPowers209]

@@marvellesaulsberry Chill bucko ima casual

[@marvellesaulsberry]

@@MattPowers209 u sed u started watching MMA in 06...Anderson Silva debuts in the UFC in 06 and u mentioned Chris Weidman who beats Silva for the title 7 years later it's more casual to know Silva or Izzy over any other middle weight champ

[@aysada]

Boo Soukoudjou!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JR-bu7we]

The fucking dean of mean

[@Growku]

Dricus by Tko in under 3 rounds

[@peacefrog64]

Penn vs Hughes. First fight.

[@Fluoride_Jones]

It wasn't Penn's debut fight in the organization, though. It was only his debut fight at welterweight.

[@peacefrog64]

@@Fluoride_Jones yeah, I misread it. Was awesome to see though.

[@TheLeoloco]

Paulo Thiago vs Josh Koscheck comes to mind aswell

[@TravisJohnSmith]

left the fanny pack on?

[@ryanbonaccorso1474]

Fandual is better ❤

[@VictorHYFR]

Didn't gane won a world title in his pro debut?

[@batmanwins5701]

Does anyone else feel like Bailey's voice doesn't match his face? Idk it always weirdos me out😂. I always thought he was a lot older than he is.

[@Monkey_11]

Don’t call Jiri “Big JP”.. you’re not cool. 8:57

[@Bayliun]

Dude i said BJP which is his fighter name lmao 🤣

[@Monkey_11]

@@Bayliun ahhhh. I see, I lost it in your accent. You’re still not cool.

[@bo1g3r]

what the hell is that haircut?

[@aidentrench7599]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@johngotti3487]

Mike Chandler debuted against a short notice Dan Hooker who was- top 12, in the middle of 2 short notices and moving back up from FW after being stopped by Arnold- then immediately got a top 5 rank and a title shot.... never forget

[@fish1313]

wasnt hooker ranked sixth at the time fresh off of the war with poirier? hindsight is 20-20 but back then hooker looked like he couldve been properly in the title mix with a couple wins

[@LuckyLog97]

Hooker was an established lightweight when he fought Chandler THEN moved back to fight at FW. Never forget 😂

[@JR-bu7we]

Chandler was already a champ in Bellator. Absolutely not an underrated fighter, was more accomplished than hooker

[@interventionsid8899]

He is a goof 😂, just a word vomit if he goes off script

[@fostersstubbyasmr9557]

Can someone tell me why dricus is so good besides his immense physical strength. He looks so stiff

[@ayomideotukoya1731]

Balion needs to do something with his hair, i know he’s from the UK but in the U.S. people would think he’s a drug addict

[@cristo6007]

Doesn't the UK have drug addicts🤔

[@TheMMAKasual]

Dricus kisses his coach.

[@michealpangowish9292]

I too am jealous 😔

[@AKAMMArduk]

I liked the rematch of DDP and Soldic better😅

[@wingerding]

Shouldnt be ebcouraging gambling. The suicide rate attributed to the addiction is staggering and far eclipses that of even the very worst drugs, straight freaking ridiculous statistic if you care to look it up.

[@dannyl-p1543]

you people gotta stop promoting these gambling applications... You get a bonus bet when you lose your first bet? They are literally trying to get people addicted and you people have no shame promoting it...

[@garlic_bread4769]

Its Tommy T or nobody

[@kojoedc]

I understand you have to earn money doing this videos for us but making ads for a betting Plattform potentially knowing that it is addictive is very upsetting.

[@mihajlobaldic4940]

Robocop Roberto Soldic had issues cutting weight for that fight and passed out a day before the fight, then proceeded to kick the shit out of DDP in the rematch

[@damonarchary1582]

Who also had the same issue...only worse..now if they fight ..dricus will kill soldic ...soldic got slept badly in his last fight by a bum...soldic is having bum wars in the minor leagues while du plessis is fighting for the world title

[@mihajlobaldic4940]

@@damonarchary1582 That's actually a great point, DDP has been amazing ever since, I'd love to see Robocop in the UFC though

[@bootyjuice87]

Gay

[@Bongstriker]

like bootyjuice

[@gtjaaa5551]

@@Bongstrikerhe talking about a girl booty juice

[@bootyjuice87]

Way gayer

[@gtjaaa5551]

@@bootyjuice87 I was trying to help you out😔

[@CornPop2]

Dricus had the absolute worst interviews in the game. Great fighter or whatever,but he's sure boring af to listen to

[@davidripley6975]

Less baylian please

[@GengoSenmon]

And more Tommy Toehold

[@AJproductionsful]

Were the mma on point soy boys upset by Stricklands comments on gays 😂😂😂

[@JamesHeinrich-vk7vz]

So kickboxers transition to MMA because the "money wasn't good", yet, still complain about their pay in UFC. Lol makes sense.

[@MonkeyButt5000]

I always skip the entries with girl fighters. I just don't care.

[@buckokid5930]

Thanks for letting as all know, I really needed to know someone called MonkeyButt’s opinion

[@LuckyLog97]

Monkey Butt doesn't care about women 😂

[@misukchotit4662]

2:06 Aaron brink has to have the worst luck ever inside and outside the cage foot gets stuck, gets finished alot, drug problems, his son goes on a mass shooting and then he dies. R.I.P to mr unlucky lol