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Middleweight Fighter Steps In On Six Days To Save UFC Sao Paulo Light Heavyweight Main Event

UFC Sao Paul has a new main event just six days out.

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UFC Fight Night Sal Paulo has had yet another shakeup to the main event. “Ya Boy” Eryk Anders will step in on just six days notice to face Thiago Santos as Jimmie Manuwa was forced out due to injury.

The 31-year-old Anders is just three weeks removed from his brutal knock out win over Tim Williams at UFC Lincoln. Anders sports a record of 11-1. His only loss was a close five-round decision to Lyoto Machida. Coincidentally, that loss to Machida happened in February of this year in Belem, Brazil. Anders now returns to Brazil looking for redemption.

Santos, 34, has won five out of his last six fights. His only blemish in that stretch came at the hands of David Branch. He most recently defeated Kevin Holland via decision at UFC 227 in August. Since 2015 Santos has gone 9-3 in the UFC with seven knock out wins.

UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo has had to deal with the injury bug. Fights like Neil Magny vs. Alex Oliveira, Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Elias Theodorou and Ketlen Vieira vs. Tonya Evinger were all scrapped or rebooked do to injuries. However, the show must go on.

Here is a look at the updated fight card:

Thiago Santos vs. Eryk Anders
Alex Oliveira vs. Carlo Pedersoli
Sam Alvey vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Renan Barao vs. Andre Ewell
Randa Markos vs. Marina Rodriguez
Christos Giagos vs. Charles Oliveira
Evan Dunham vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Luis Henrique vs. Ryan Spann
Chase Sherman vs. Augusto Sakai
Sergio Moraes vs. Ben Saunders
Gillian Robertson vs. Marya Bueno Silva
Hector Lombard vs. Thales Leites
Elizeu Zaleski vs. Luigi Vendramini
Alex Chambers vs. Livia Renata Souza

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UFC 227 Video Highlights: Thiago Santos Beats Kevin Holland In PPV Opener

In the pay-per-view opener at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Thiago Santos earned another big victory inside the Octagon. Santos defeated Octagon newcomer Kevin Holland in a three-round battle that saw some savage ground and pound from the UFC veteran cont…

In the pay-per-view opener at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Thiago Santos earned another big victory inside the Octagon. Santos defeated Octagon newcomer Kevin Holland in a three-round battle that saw some savage ground and pound from the UFC veteran contender, as well as some near-submissions. In the end, Santos won by way of a […]

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Thiago Santos Defeats Kevin Holland In Fun UFC 227 Main Card Opener

Thiago Santos picks up the win over Kevin Holland at #UFC227:

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Thiago Santos emerged victorious over Kevin Holland, but it wasn’t easy.

The opening bout on the main card of UFC 227 featured a middleweight battle between Santos and Holland. The two shared the Octagon inside Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Santos threw a knee early in the fight. Holland went for a kick, but it was caught. Holland went for a flying omoplata. He transitioned to an armbar, but Santos got out and rained down bombs. Holland was able to avoid damage. Santos threw some heavy elbows. Holland landed some elbows off his back. Santos got up and Holland went for an upkick. Santos kept dropping heavy shots, but Holland appeared to have solid defense. Santos allowed Holland to stand back up. Holland’s left eye was causing him problems. The round ended with Santos grabbing a hold of his opponent.

Round two began and Holland was accidentally kicked in the groin. Holland quickly got back to the action. A head kick attempt had Holland stumbling back. Santos shot in and took his opponent down. Santos went for an arm triangle, but Holland escaped and the fight returned to the center of the Octagon. A hard body kick landed for Santos. Holland landed a spinning back fist followed by a knee. Holland went for a kimura and used the position to land elbows. Round two ended with Holland in top control.

Santos went high with a kick early in the final frame. A trip takedown was there for Santos. He went for the arm triangle again. He thought better of it and went for some ground-and-pound. Santos threw heavy left hands and an elbow. He stuffed a takedown attempt. Santos secured full mount. Again, Santos went for the arm triangle. Holland escaped once again. The final horn sounded. Santos won the fight via unanimous decision, but Holland’s heart certainly won’t soon be forgotten.

Final Result: Thiago Santos def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-26)

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