It covers all the outcomes of UFC London tonight, together with a welterweight match between Kevin Holland and Gunner Nelson.
Holland (26-13 MMA) returns to welterweight after struggling consecutive cease losses to Reiner de Ridder (submitted) and Roman Dolidze (TKO) within the middleweight division. “Trailblazer” has solely gone from 1 to 4 in his previous 5 octagonal appearances.
As for Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1 MMA), fan favorites shall be competing in London for the primary time in two years tonight. “Gunni” competed earlier at UFC 286 in March 2023, defeating Brian Barbelena as submission.
I can not look ahead to this
@gunnielson vs @Trailblaze2Top
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One in every of this welterweight contests begins, and Kevin Holland works with a number of low kicks. Gunnar Nelson makes use of the acquainted karate stance. The Netherlands have some extra low kicks. “Gunni” shoots and will get a takedown. The Netherlands search for triangular chalk. Nelson pulls out his arm earlier than making an attempt to maneuver backwards. Now a gunner with floor and kilos. “Trailblazer” in an try at armbar. Nelson would not have it. He runs away and continues to work on some form of floor. He lands a pleasant elbow after which strikes to facet management. He’s about to maneuver to full mount. Kevin Holland escapes and recovers. He lands his knee after which drops Gunner Nelson together with his huge proper hand. The “Trailblazer” has floor and kilos, however the horns resonate to avoid wasting “Gunni”.
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Spherical 2 begins and Kevin Holland is actively showing. He lands the punch after which clinches. He lands a giant knee. He then lands a stomp. Gunnar Nelson nonetheless appears to be shaking a bit early on right here. He seems to be for takedowns, however the Netherlands defends comparatively simply. “Gunni” continues to work for takedowns. He will get on one leg and will get it this time. The “Trailblazer” has a hammer fist from its again. Nelson struggles to cross his opponent’s lengthy legs. He lands a good elbow, however then eats extra hammer fist. Gunnar Nelson has been arrested for these photographs. The horn sounds prefer it’s over spherical two.
Spherical 3 begins and Gunnar Nelson seems to be drained. Kevin Holland went to his knees with a jab. “Gunni” shoots and will get a takedown. He’ll quickly transfer to full mount. That is enormous. “Trailblazer” scrambles and returns to half guard. Nelson’s good punch from the highest. He in all probability wants a end right here. He returns to full mount. He grabs an try and submit a triangle on his arm. That is tight. The Netherlands have survived up to now. He slips down and is not in imminent hazard. Kevin Holland is again on his toes. He lands an excellent knee, then lands his proper hand. Nelson shoots, however he would not have an opportunity now.
Official UFC London Outcomes: Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson (29-28 x3) unanimous resolution
Do you wish to see him combat the Netherlands subsequent after his victory over Nelson tonight in England?
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