UFC News: Huge Betting Underdog Dominates Main Card Opponent

Rob Font has upset the oddsmakers by outworking Kyler Phillips at UFC Vegas 99.

Font entered the fight as a near +400 underdog, having lost four of his last fight fights and closing in on 40 years-of-age. His opponent, Phillips, was on a three-fight winning streak, most recently dominating perennial contender Pedro Munhoz in March.

Font forfeited the first round as Phillips showed a dynamic approach by taking him down. 'The Matrix' is typically known for his flashy striking, and his improved ground game took Font by surprise. However, when Font found his way to the feet, it was made clear that his solid fundamental boxing was going to trouble the younger prospect.

No. 10-ranked Font continued to outwork Phillips in the second and third rounds, hurting him multiple times and causing a considerable welt on his left cheekbone. It was all one-way traffic until the final bell, where Font secured a 29-28 unanimous decision victory.