A card that flew under the radar turned out to be one of the most exciting events of 2018, as UFC Fight Night 137 featured a “Fight of the Year” contender in the main event and 10 other fights that ended with a finish. For the most part, the favorites came through, but in three instances, the underdog managed to beat the odds and get the win. Below are the three underdogs who beat the books.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (+290)
The biggest upset of the night came when 42-year-old Nogueira turned back the clock and put on a boxing clinic against Sam Alvey in a light heavyweight showcase, coming through with the win as a +290 underdog.