Marvin Vettori followed Derek Brunson’s blueprint to beating Kevin Holland as he took a wrestling-based approach to silence “Big Mouth” over five rounds at UFC on ABC 2 on Saturday night.
Holland, who stepped in on short notice for the injured Darren Till, looked to be getting the better of Vettori in the early striking exchanges. However, he had little answer for Vettori’s grappling once “The Italian Dream” found his route to victory and earn a deserved unanimous decision from the judges.
You can read more about the fight and catch up on all the results of UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland here.
Here is how Vettori and Holland’s fighting peers reacted to the main event fights on social media.
Marvin Vettori def. Kevin Holland by unanimous decision
As for marv… sorry ork.
It wasn’t the prettiest win but a wins a win and it means so much to him you can see.
That fight told me he knew he couldn’t strike with me so he was going to try take me down
Even if he were to succeed in takedowns he wouldn’t of been able to keep me— D (@darrentill2) April 11, 2021
There
I would of hurt this man for five rounds on the feet
But hey who the fuck am I to talk?
I pulled out of the fight so every right I have goes out the window with that
Whatever happens for Marvin next good luck
I’m sure we’ll meet soon
I’ve got a fake injury to recover from— D (@darrentill2) April 11, 2021
And repair
See you all soon
All very soon x— D (@darrentill2) April 11, 2021
Big Mouth needs some takedown defense
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 10, 2021
I still wanna see till vs vetorri that wouldve been fire
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 10, 2021
Arnold Allen def. Sodiq Yusuff by unanimous decision
Arnold with another great performance, this guy is ready for the top 5!!
— Aiemann Zahabi (@Aiemannzahabi) April 10, 2021
Allen looking great today. Yusuff was having success when he took some steam off his shots this RD but then gets rocked with a head kick. Allen up 2 RDs in my book. #UFCVegas23
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 10, 2021
With this victory over Yusuff, Allen solidified his position in the featherweight rankings!#UFCVegas23
— Herbert Burns (@HerbertBurnsMMA) April 10, 2021
Julian Marquez def. Sam Alvey by submission
Damn Marquez threw some heat there!!
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 10, 2021
Mackenzie Dern def. Nina Nunes by submission
I didn’t think much of Dern when she got whooped by Ribas. But man she has been impressing me lately.
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 10, 2021
Mackenzie Dern carries herself with class & is highly skilled . More spotlight on Dern please ! #UFCVegas23
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 10, 2021
There’s that damn armbar again. Don’t mess with her jits
— Randa Markos (@randamma) April 10, 2021
Daniel Rodriguez def. Mike Perry by unanimous decision
Got so much time & respect for Perry
But here is the main important factor for me
No team, NO FOUNDATIONS!!!
You need a good solid team around you, who are willing to go to great lengths with you.
And then your coach, I am lucky enough to not just have a coach but as I believe a— D (@darrentill2) April 11, 2021
true master of all the arts.
& as humble and deadly as they come!!
If Perry fancies coming here for a few months I would more than be willing to accommodate him and his family and I’m sure my team would feel the same way
Hope whatever he chooses in life he puts him & family 1st x— D (@darrentill2) April 11, 2021
That’s toughness you can’t teach. But man, there’s some work to be done there. Rodriguez was on and sharp all day. #UFCVegas23
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 10, 2021
Perry is just too stiff
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) April 10, 2021
Jake Hughes is an MMA writer who has covered the sport since 2013 for publications such as Vice Sports, Fightland, Sherdog and now Fighters Only, where he serves as freelance digital editor.