Luck has not been on Marvin Vettori’s side in his past few bouts, as he has had to deal with last-minute cancellations and opponent changes. And this weekend it was no different, as ‘The Italian Dream’ was initially set to fight Darren Till. However, the Englishman suffered a broken collarbone and had to withdraw from the fight.
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Holland, as he has done so many times in his UFC career, offered to step in on short notice. He took the fight just weeks after his lackluster display against Derek Brunson.
The fight started off well for Holland as he maintained the distance using kicks and stuffing takedowns. It was something he could not do in his last fight. However, towards the end of the first round, ‘The Italian Dream’ secured a takedown and landed some good damage.
The second round was all Marvin, as he took Holland down and kept the fight there for most of the round. More of the same followed in round three. Vettori dominated the last two rounds with lethal ground and pound to secure a unanimous decision and move to 5-0. In the process, he set a record for the most takedowns landed in a fight.
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Twitter reacts as Marvin Vettori hands Kevin Holland his second successive loss
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared his thoughts on a daytime fight card.
Love my Day time UFC, now in the states....how good!! 👏 What we doing later today Vegas? #UFCVegas23
Johnny Munoz made a bold prediction for the main event.
I feel this fight goes 5 rounds. #UFCVegas23
Ariel Helwani noted a fresh approach to the fight from Kevin Holland this time around.
Dare I say, different vibes from Holland this time around.
Rob Tatum scored the first round to ‘The Italian Dream’.
UFC Flyweight O’Neill voiced her support for ‘Loud Mouth’.
Still on that @Trailblaze2top train 🚂 #UFConABC2
Ryan Frederick scored both rounds for Marvin Vettori.
20-18 Vettori through two rounds #UFCVegas23
Kevin Holland’s corner did not impress welterweight champion Kamaru Usman with the way they managed the swelling.
There was absolutely nothing done in that corner for Holland to reduce that swelling. Not very good corner work here #UFCVegas23 #UFConABC2
Marvin Vettori was leading after three rounds for Sean Sheehan.
29-27 Vettori. #UFCVegas23
Ryan Frederick had Vettori as the clear winner of the opening four rounds.
40-36 Vettori after four #UFCVegas23
Derek Brunson trolled Marvin Vettori after a well-earned win.
I feel like Marvin Vettori owes me money for the blueprint! #UFCVegas23
What did you make of Marvin Vettori’s performance tonight? Does he deserve a title shot next?