Kevin Holland's run from 2020 did not carry over in 2021 following a dominant wrestling performance by Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 22.
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Derek Brunson def. Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-46, 49-46)
The talkative Holland was doing everything he could to get into the head of Brunson, speaking to him and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Brunson, however, would not budge and was able to take advantage of a slip, staying on top of Holland. He landed a few elbows and would not give Holland a chance to move. In the second, Brunson landed another takedown and almost submitted Holland as the fight went on.
Holland tried to use his power in the later rounds, but always got caught when in the clinch. Rushing, Holland landed significant strikes on the floor, and actually took Brunson down in the fifth. It ended up not making a difference, however, as Brunson took Holland down right after. Brunson has now won four in a row.
* SOUND ON *
— UFC (@ufc) March 21, 2021
-- @Trailblaze2top is chatting with Khabib between rounds! #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/DbwTtP8GhX
"Let's go!"
— UFC (@ufc) March 21, 2021
-- @Trailblaze2top becomes the first to take down Brunson in the UFC. #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/h6iauO55VS
Halted the hype!
— UFC (@ufc) March 21, 2021
Tonight belongs to @DerekBrunson -- #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/CenSKWRlZl
Make the win streak 4️⃣!
— UFC (@ufc) March 21, 2021
The best may still be to come for @DerekBrunson. #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/3jJkChKz27
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