The first round was action-packed. Oliveira was getting the better out of Holland. The two fighters traded hard punches and rocked each other. Oliveira appeared more in control of the action. The round ended with Oliveira in back control attempting a rear-naked choke, but given that he had an arm inside the chokehold, Holland didn’t seem very worried about the submission attempt.
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The ties turned as soon as the second round started. Holland was able to land a right hand that put the Brazilian on the ground. Holland then finished the fight with ground and pound.