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Derek Brunson Wrestles His Way To Decision Win Over Kevin Holland – UFC Vegas 22 Highlights

Derek Brunson has halted the surge of the #10 ranked, Kevin Holland — wrestling his way to six successful takedowns on his way to an impressive unanimous decision victory over five rounds. Seizing on an early slip from Holland, Brunson landed a right hand, creating a scramble with the latter assuming full-guard. Dominant from the […]

Derek Brunson has halted the surge of the #10 ranked, Kevin Holland — wrestling his way to six successful takedowns on his way to an impressive unanimous decision victory over five rounds.

Seizing on an early slip from Holland, Brunson landed a right hand, creating a scramble with the latter assuming full-guard. Dominant from the guard, Brunson managed to score a couple of ground strikes, with the North Carolina native landing with some significant power. Exchanging some words with Brunson from the bottom, Holland gave up the first round, in rather one-sided fashion.

Exchanging some words with the recently retired, Khabib Nurmagomedov who was sitting Octagon-side, Holland managed to wobble Brunson with some strikes, before the latter caught a kick and secured a second takedown. Threatening with an arm-triangle during a scramble, Brunson lost the position with a composed Holland controlling his breathing before scrambling back to his feet.

Dropping another takedown in the opening minute of the third round, Holland created another scramble after an armbar attempt, however, Brunson capitalized and assumed full guard again.

Scoring yet another takedown, Brunson, who appeared quite laboured between rounds, managed to lodge a fifth successful takedown.

Managing a takedown of his own in the first two minutes of the fifth and final round, Holland had Brunson on his back for the first time tonight. Returning to his feet, Brunson shot successfully with his sixth takedown of the night, putting Holland’s back to the Octagon fence yet again. Unanimous decision win in the book for the now four-fight streaking Brunson.

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Grant Dawson Scores Buzzer-Beating KO Over Leonardo Santos – UFC Vegas 22 Highlights

Grant Dawson has just turned in the second latest stoppage in the history of three round fights in the UFC. Landing a series of bludgeoning hammer-fists from the top against Leonardo Santos, Dawson turned in a 4:59 knockout stoppage to halt the Brazilian, leaving the judges out of the equation. Making his divisional debut against […]

Making his divisional debut against Brazil’s Santos, Dawson improved to an eye-catching 17-1 professional, nabbing his seventh straight success to boot.

With the scorecards close to the consensus before the buzzer to signal the end of the third round and the bout as a whole, Dawson ultimately was leading the scoring on two of the three judges’ cards regardless, however, those scores weren’t needed with the 27-year-old Nebraska native securing a massive buzzer-beating stoppage.

Below, catch the highlights from Dawson’s massive finish over Santos.

Report – Alexander Volkanovski Out Of UFC 260 Clash With Brian Ortega Amid COVID-19 Protocols

Defending UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has been forced to withdraw from the attempted defence of his championship next weekend against the number-one ranked contender, Brian Ortega due to COVID-19 protocols. Set to feature as the opening title clash of a championship doubleheader next weekend at the UFC Apex, protocols amid the ongoing novel coronavirus […]

Set to feature as the opening title clash of a championship doubleheader next weekend at the UFC Apex, protocols amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has forced the City Kickboxing mainstay to withdraw from the co-main event tilt per the promotion’s broadcast team at UFC Vegas 22 tonight.

The removal of Volkanovski follows news prior today regarding tonight’s co-headlining matchup between the would-be returning, Gregor Gillespie and the Australian’s teammate, Brad Riddell — with that pairing also shelved from tonight’s card amid COVID-19 protocols.

Per the broadcast team of play-by-play commentator, Brendan Fitzgerald, UFC lightweight contender, Paul Felder, and former middleweight champion, Hall of Famer, Michael Bisping, the clash will be rescheduled for another event, with Ortega removed from the entire card as a result.

Scoring his first defence of the featherweight championship at UFC 251 on ‘Fight Island’ in July, Volkanovski secured a close, split-decision victory over former titleholder, Max Holloway in a co-main event rematch.

The victory for Volkanovski came as his second over Holloway following his crowning outing at UFC 245 in December of 2019. The 32-year-old also holds a knockout win over multiple-time title challenger, Chad Mendes and a unanimous decision win over former featherweight gold holder, Jose Aldo.

For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Ortega, the Californian returned from an almost two-year layoff in October at UFC Fight Island 6 in Abu Dhabi, UAE — in spectacular fashion via a largely one-sided unanimous judging victory over fellow one-time championship chaser, ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung.

Renowned finisher, Ortega added Jung to an eye-catching UFC resume, which features victories over former lightweight titleholder, Frankie Edgar, Cub Swanson, Clay Guida, Diego Brandao, and Renato Moicano.

Ortega’s sole Octagon loss came at UFC 231 in December of 2018 when he dropped a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to common-foe, Holloway in his first attempted title challenge under the promotion’s banner.

Taking main event honours next weekend from Las Vegas, Nevada, a heavyweight championship rematch between reigning division kingpin, Stipe Miocic and surging bruiser, Francis Ngannou.

UFC Vegas 22 Results: Brunson vs. Holland

LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 22: Brunson vs. Holland results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 20th. March 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main event honours at tonight’s Fight Night event from the UFC Apex facility, a middleweight matchup with potentially top-five implications for the victor as division mainstay, Derek Brunson […]

LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC Vegas 22: Brunson vs. Holland results throughout the afternoon (Sat. 20th. March 2021) from the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taking main event honours at tonight’s Fight Night event from the UFC Apex facility, a middleweight matchup with potentially top-five implications for the victor as division mainstay, Derek Brunson draws the charismatic, surging striker, Kevin Holland over five sanctioned rounds.

Attempting to lodge his fourth consecutive victory, North Carolina native, Brunson knocked back the surging Dana White‘s Contender Series alum, Edmen Shahbazyan in a short notice main event last August — finishing the Glendale Fight Club striker with a third round knockout. The victory came as the #7 ranked contender’s third on the trot, following a pair of unanimous jugding triumphs over both Ian Heinisch and Elias Theodorou.

Sitting at #10 in the official 185-pound pile, Californian finisher, Holland set a record in 2020 for the most wins for a middleweight in a calendar year, with a staggering five straight wins.

Most recently featuring in a short-notice UFC 256 appearance against common-opposition, Ronaldo Souza in December, the Travis Lutter Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt managed a stunning, innovative knockout victory over the grappling sensation — from his back. The victory following prior wins over Charlie Ontiveros, Darren Stewart, Joaquin Buckley, and Anthony Hernandez.

UFC Vegas 22: Brunson vs. Holland Results

Main Card: (ESPN/ESPN+ 10 p.m. ET)

Middleweight: Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland

Welterweight: Song Kenan vs. Max Griffin

Strawweight: Cheyanne Buys vs. Montserrat Ruiz

Bantamweight: Adrian Yanez vs. Gustavo Lopez

Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa vs. Harry Hunsucker

Preliminary Card: (ESPN2/ESPN+ 7:30 p.m. ET)

Bantamweight: Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson

Lightweight: Leonardo Santos vs. Grant Dawson

Middleweight: Trevin Giles vs. Roman Dolidze

Catchweigth (137.5-pounds): Montel Jackson vs. Jesse Strader

Flyweight: Bruno Gustavo da Silva vs. JP Buys

Leon Edwards Claims He Beats Belal Muhammad ‘Ten Times Out Of Ten’

Despite the controversial ending to their UFC Vegas 21 headliner last weekend, welterweight contender, Leon Edwards has distanced himself from a potential rematch against Belal Muhammad, but claims if he was to meet the Chicago native again he’d beat him “ten times out of ten“. Making his first Octagon appearance since UFC Fight Night San […]

Making his first Octagon appearance since UFC Fight Night San Antonio back in July of 2019, Birmingham native, Edwards started brightly, to say the least, snapping a stinging one-two in the opening round, before forcing a wobble and retreat from Muhammad via a whipping left high-kick around Muhammad’s guard.

Seeing the matchup called in the second round, Edwards landed an unintentional poke to Muhammad’s left eye for the second time of the night, this time, however, drawing a massive reaction from the #13 contender, who immediately fell to his back on the canvas, reeling in pain.

Consulting the Octagon-side physician, referee Herb Dean urged Muhammad to gather his composure, who was in extreme pain as he reeled — worrying explaining to the above-mentioned doctor that he couldn’t “see anything” from his left eye when questioned if he was experiencing double-vision — resulting in Dean’s decision to wave off the fight, declaring the bout a ‘No Contest’.

Immediately distancing himself from a potential re-run with Muhammad, Edwards surprisingly claimed that the result now meant “nine in a row” for him, and echoed prior calls throughout 2020 for a shot at welterweight champion, one-time foe, Kamaru Usman’s throne.

Speaking with UFC colour-commentator, Joe Rogan on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience — Edwards claimed that while Muhammad is a durable fighter if he was pitted with him ten times, he’d prevail each time.

“He’s (Belal Muhammad) durable, he’s very durable,” Edwards said. “When I caught him with a head-kick in the first round — I kinda rushed my work a little bit, I kinda went wild and started swinging for him. But I should’ve picked my shots a little bit better. But he’s tough, he’s durable, but he doesn’t beat me. Any given day, I believe, if we fight ten times I beat him ten times, that’s just it.“

“He was a late step-in, Khamzat (Chimaev) stepped out, and I think he should work his way back up. And then hopefully we can meet somewhere down the line, but for now, I’m looking for the title shot, I’m looking to become a world champion.“

Despite calls for a shot at welterweight gold in his next outing, the promotion has already booked an undisputed championship rematch between the above mentioned, Usman and BMF champion, Edwards’ rival, Jorge Masvidal to take main event honours at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida on April 24.

Whilst initially refusing to do “charity” for Edwards by accepting a short-notice matchup with him for last weekend, former interim champion, Colby Covington has claimed that a matchup between the two can be possible in the future if the UFC compensate him sufficiently.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry ‘Proud’ To Welcome UFC, Dana White Back To Florida

Ahead of their first outing in Jacksonville, Florida since May of last year, city mayor, Lenny Curry has told how he’s proud to welcome the UFC and its president, Dana White back to the ‘Sunshine State’ for it’s April 24 UFC 261 pay-per-view event. Slated to make a return to the Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena […]

Slated to make a return to the Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, the promotion is also set to field an open gate for the first time since UFC 248 last year, with the Arena in Florida available to a full capacity of 15,000 spectators.

Featuring a tripleheader of title fights for the second time in just over a month, the organization headlines the event with a welterweight championship rematch between incumbent titleholder, Kamaru Usman and BMF champion, hometown favourite, Jorge Masvidal.

Taking co-main event honours as she attempts her fifth defence of the flyweight championship, dominant pacesetter, Valentina Shevchenko clashes with former strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade in a massive title matchup, which on paper, promises fireworks.

Beginning our trio of title fights on the card, a well-overdue matchup for strawweight gold. Current titleholder, Zhang Weili returns from her Fight of the Year winning effort against former champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, attempting her second title knockback against another former champion; ‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas.

Releasing a statement to outlet, Bloody Elbow, Jacksonville mayor, Curry spoke of how proud the state is to have the UFC and White back on their soil again, praising current governor, Ron DeSantis for his handling of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in almost two million cases in the state at the time of writing.

“Thanks to the strong leadership of Governor (Ron) DeSantis and his smart and safe approach throughout COVID-19, Florida is poised to host signature sporting events,” Curry’s statement read. “The UFC and it’s president, Dana White, have demonstrated the ability to safely host fans at multiple events that have taken place during the pandemic in Florida, Las Vegas, and Abu Dhabi. For the thousands of UFC fans who are ready to return to world-class sports entertainment, we are proud to welcome you back to Jacksonville.“

Jacksonville served as the host to the promotion’s UFC 249 event last May, featuring a main event for the interim lightweight title where Justin Gaethje stopped former gold holder, Tony Ferguson with fifth round strikes. In the co-headliner, Henry Cejudo lodged his first and final successful bantamweight title defence with a second round knockout of Dominick Cruz