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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UFC 227 Video Highlights: Munhoz Tops Johns In Action Packed Featured Prelim

They saved the best for last. The Featured Bout on the FX preliminary card at UFC 227 on Saturday night saw an action-packed three round battle for the fans inside the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California to enjoy. UFC Bantamweights Pedro Munhoz a…

They saved the best for last. The Featured Bout on the FX preliminary card at UFC 227 on Saturday night saw an action-packed three round battle for the fans inside the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California to enjoy. UFC Bantamweights Pedro Munhoz and Brett Johns went to war inside the Octagon for fifteen straight […]

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UFC 227 Video Highlights: Ricky Simon Bests Montel Jackson In Prelim Bout

In the co-main event on the preliminary card at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Ricky Simon picked up a big victory. Simon bested Montel Jackson in a Bantamweight bout that aired second-to-last on the FX prelim portion of the big event at the STAPLES Center…

In the co-main event on the preliminary card at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Ricky Simon picked up a big victory. Simon bested Montel Jackson in a Bantamweight bout that aired second-to-last on the FX prelim portion of the big event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night. The judges scored […]

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UFC 227 Video Highlights: Ramos Pulls Off Split Decision Over Ho Kang

In the second FX preliminary bout of the evening at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Ricardo Ramos picked up a big win inside the Octagon. Ramos managed to score a split decision victory over Kyung Ho Kang after three rounds of action inside a packed STAPLES…

In the second FX preliminary bout of the evening at UFC 227 on Saturday night, Ricardo Ramos picked up a big win inside the Octagon. Ramos managed to score a split decision victory over Kyung Ho Kang after three rounds of action inside a packed STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Check out video highlights […]

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UFC 227 Video Highlights: Sheymon Moraes Earns Decision Nod Over Matt Sayles

Sheymon Moraes picked up another victory this weekend. Moraes defeated Matt Sayles in the opening bout on the FX portion of the preliminary card for Saturday night’s UFC 227 pay-per-view at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Sheymon Morae…

Sheymon Moraes picked up another victory this weekend. Moraes defeated Matt Sayles in the opening bout on the FX portion of the preliminary card for Saturday night’s UFC 227 pay-per-view at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Sheymon Moraes picked up the win over Sayles via unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 across the board […]

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