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Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus Ends In ‘No Contest’ Following Head Clash – UFC Vegas 38 Highlights

Kevin HollandWe’ve got a rather anti-climatic finish to this evening’s UFC Vegas 38 co-headliner, with Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus officially ruled as a ‘No Contest’ at the end of the first round, due to a clash of heads earlier in the opening frame. Tying up in the clinch in the opening round, Holland, who had […]

Kevin Holland

We’ve got a rather anti-climatic finish to this evening’s UFC Vegas 38 co-headliner, with Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus officially ruled as a ‘No Contest’ at the end of the first round, due to a clash of heads earlier in the opening frame.

Tying up in the clinch in the opening round, Holland, who had spent considerable time working in tandem with former UFC welterweight champion, Johny Hendricks to improve his wrestling ability, managed to defend several takedown attempts form Philidelphia native Daukaus.

With a pause in the action and a separation due to inactivity, Holland and Daukaus returned to the center where the latter felt the brunt of a head clash, which appeared to knock him unconscious before he faceplanted into the Octagon canvas.

Scrambling to survive as referee, Dan Miragliotta called for a replay, Holland survived a D’Arce choke attempt from Daukaus, before succumbing to a standing rear-naked choke.

Upon review from referee, Miragliotta as well as the Nevada State Athletic Commission at Octagon-side, the bout was ruled an official ‘No Contest’.

Below, catch the highlights from the opening round’s action.

Alexander Hernandez Drops Mike Breedan For Massive First Round KO – UFC Vegas 38 Highlights

Alexander HernandezWhat a spectacular way to re-enter the UFC’s winner’s enclosure for Alexander ‘The Great’ Hernandez. Meeting with promotional newcomer, Mike Breedan in a short notice main card opener at UFC Vegas 38 — Hernandez dropped and stopped Breedan with a massive overhand right shot. Starting brightly early, Hernandez briefly threatened with a takedown attempt which […]

Alexander Hernandez

What a spectacular way to re-enter the UFC’s winner’s enclosure for Alexander ‘The Great’ Hernandez. Meeting with promotional newcomer, Mike Breedan in a short notice main card opener at UFC Vegas 38 — Hernandez dropped and stopped Breedan with a massive overhand right shot.

Starting brightly early, Hernandez briefly threatened with a takedown attempt which Breedan managed to stuff and stifle before Hernandez embarked on an onslaught of striking.

Knocking Breedan’s mouthpiece from his chops at the fence, Hernandez then exploded with an overhand right as Breedan attempted to fire back, sending him crashing back into the Octagon fence unconscious — scoring his fifth UFC victory.

Below, check out the highlights from Hernandez’s impressive knockout win over Breedan.

Casey O’Neill Batters Antonina Shevchenko For Second Round Win – UFC Vegas 38 Highlights

Casey O'NeillGrappling exchanges and scrambles once more prove to be the kryptonite of Antonina Shevchenko — as Scottish prospect, Casey O’Neill maintains her undefeated record, scoring a late second round knockout victory over the Kyrgyzstan native on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 38. Giving up position in an almost side control scramble following a busy […]

Casey O'Neill

Grappling exchanges and scrambles once more prove to be the kryptonite of Antonina Shevchenko — as Scottish prospect, Casey O’Neill maintains her undefeated record, scoring a late second round knockout victory over the Kyrgyzstan native on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 38.

Giving up position in an almost side control scramble following a busy start, O’Neill eventually managed to establish full mount and laid waste with a series of hammer fists and ground strikes late in the second frame.

From her trio of Octagon walks, the 23-year-old Irvine native has now lodged three finishes. Improving to 8-0, O’Neill has now dispatched Shevchenko, Lara Procopio with a rear-naked choke, and in her Octagon bow, bested Shana Dobson with a second round knockout.

Below, catch the highlights from O’Neill’s eye-catching victory over Shevchenko.

Alexander Volkanovski Defends Title In Decision Barnburner With Brian Ortega – UFC 266 Highlights

Alexander VolkanovskiUFC 266 has just produced a sure fire contender for Fight of the Year — as Alexander Volkanovski gritted through some worrying submission threats to take home a unanimous decision victory over a bloodied, bruised, and battered Brian Ortega in a unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-44) victory. Both have their respective moments in that opening […]

Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 266 has just produced a sure fire contender for Fight of the Year — as Alexander Volkanovski gritted through some worrying submission threats to take home a unanimous decision victory over a bloodied, bruised, and battered Brian Ortega in a unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-44) victory.

Both have their respective moments in that opening round, drawing blood from the region of each of their left eyes. The round spent entirely on the feet with Volkanovski pressing and leading the dance with crisp boxing, whilst Ortega counters with a stiff left from the fence, finding his range with more power it would seem.

Another round in the books for the defending champion it appears, with the second round almost mirroring the first round in regards to how both men got off with their respective offense. Ortega’s corner looking for more urgency, while Volkanovski urged to implement some more leg kicks.

In an incredible round, Volkanovski almost suffered a mounted guillotine loss after Ortega fell into his guard before mounting after a cracking counter striker dropped him. Somehow surviving, Ortega then managed to set up a triangle, which Volkanovski gutted through as well. Before the close of the round, the champion rained down with massive ground strikes, causing serious swelling to the eye and forehead of Ortega, which drew the Octagon-side physician’s attention.

Another completely dominant round from Volkanovski who continued to slice and bruise Ortega with devastating ground strikes, stacking the guard and bloodying the challenger, who looked extremely fatigued and worse for wear in his corner heading into the last frame.

Ortega looks much better in the fifth, cracking and drawing a reaction from Volkanovski at the end of the round, however, the New South Wales native, with enough water in the basement, successfully takes a decision win and defends his crown.

Catch the highlights from Volkanovski’s successful title defense against Ortega, below.

Valentina Shevchenko Retains Title With One-Sided Stoppage Of Lauren Murphy – UFC 266 Highlights

Valentina ShevchenkoThe long road to the UFC flyweight title continues to go through Kyrgyzstan, as Valentina Shevchenko smashes her way to a record-tying sixth successful title defense in the form of a fourth round ground strikes knockout win over challenger, Lauren Murphy. In patented, poised, and calculated fashion, Shevchenko countered Murphy on cue in the opening […]

Valentina Shevchenko

The long road to the UFC flyweight title continues to go through Kyrgyzstan, as Valentina Shevchenko smashes her way to a record-tying sixth successful title defense in the form of a fourth round ground strikes knockout win over challenger, Lauren Murphy.

In patented, poised, and calculated fashion, Shevchenko countered Murphy on cue in the opening round as well finding a comfortable home for body kicks when Murphy allowed her time to set up. Finding a takedown before the end of the first frame, the defending champion entered the second round in high spirits.

With more of the same for the second and third round, Murphy appeared to be running out of whatever ideas accompanied her to the Octagon in quick fashion as Shevchenko continued to prove dominant against the Alaska native.

Ultimately the beginning of the end for Murphy; a right hook counter from Shevchenko which caused a wobble as well as a subsequent left high-kick.

Taking the challenger to the canvas at the fence soon thereafter, the champion eventually sliced through to a postured position where she elbowed and sliced her way to a record-tying sixth successive successful title silencing.

Below, catch Shevchenko’s successful title defense, knockout win over Murphy.

Robbie Lawler Hands Nick Diaz Third Round Knockout Loss – UFC 266 Highlights

Robbie LawlerFormer UFC welterweight champion, Robbie Lawler has avenged his April 2004 knockout loss to former WEC and Strikeforce welterweight kingpin, Nick Diaz, handing the Stockton favorite a third round knockout defeat. A real aggressive start from former champion, Lawler backs Diaz up to the fence in the opening round who punches look labored already. Despite […]

Robbie Lawler

Former UFC welterweight champion, Robbie Lawler has avenged his April 2004 knockout loss to former WEC and Strikeforce welterweight kingpin, Nick Diaz, handing the Stockton favorite a third round knockout defeat.

A real aggressive start from former champion, Lawler backs Diaz up to the fence in the opening round who punches look labored already.

Despite that, the Stockton native managed to throw in excess of 150 strikes in the opening round against Lawler, with the pair engaging in a strict boxing match so far.

Lawler scores some more good work in the second round, appearing to hurt Diaz’s body with a well-placed kick. Lawler really yet to take a step back, while Diaz is attempting to counter off the fence continuously, still looking quite labored with his punches.

Early in the third round, Lawler appears to land well with a check right hook, sending Diaz to one knee before the Stockton native reverted to his back. When beckoned to return to his feet by referee, Jason Herzog to return to his feet, Diaz, who appears to have suffered a broken nose, refused — resulting in a TKO loss.

Below, catch Lawler’s third round knockout win over Diaz.