Kevin Holland stops Alex Oliveira after tough first round at UFC 272

UFC 272 went down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. There is a five-bout main card highlighted by a welterweight fight between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal at the top of the bill. Also notable on the main card is a welterweight fight between Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira.

Holland (21-7) looks to make his return to Welterweight a successful one. Holland had a rough 2021 though as he took two losses and then had a fight ended in a no contest to end the year against Kyle Daukaus. “Trailblazer” burst onto the scene in 2020 when he gained five victories in a single and now looks to get off to a hot start in 2022.

Oliveira (22-11-1), heads into this fight on a three fight losing skid, against a tough stretch of match-ups. Most recently, in October of 2021, he took a unanimous decision loss to Niko Price. Oliveira hasn’t had his hand raised in a victory since July of 2020. “Cowboy” made his UFC debut in early 2015 – the 34-year old veteran looks to get his career back on track.

DraftKings Sportsbook Odds/Predictions

Holland: -335
Oliveira: +260

Here’s how the fight played out round by round:

ROUND 1:

Chris Tognoni is your referee in charge. Holland opens up with the kicks early, mixing them up and low. Both fighters trading low calf kicks. Momentarily Holland drops to the mat after Oliveira catches the kick but he pops right back up. Holland lands a straight right down the middle and buckles the leg, Holland rushes IN – Oliveira gets one BACK of his own. That will teach Holland, he needs to pick his shots more. At the end of the round, Holland and Oliveira scramble on the mat, Holland tries to roll and Oliveira grabs the neck but there is not enough time on the clock.

MyMMANews.com scores it: 10-9 Alex Oliveira

ROUND 2:

Here we go! Holland lands a HUGE shot early, Oliveira is hurt bad! Holland rushes in to land the elbows on the mat and the fight is STOPPED.

Official Result: #UFC272 results: Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) def. Alex Oliveira via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:38

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Lenny March

Aspiring reporter. First locked my eyes on MMA in 2011, and from that night I knew I was invested - haven't took my eyes of MMA since. Growing up watching some of the greats to lock horns, and watch the best MMA has to offer, GSP,Silva, Jones and many more. Been dedicated more then ever to write articles for MMA more then ever, the mission is to get to the top and wont stop until that is accomplished,

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