UFC FIGHT NIGHT 42 RECAP: HOLLOWAY VS RODRIGUEZ

This card got off to an early start on Saturday @ 10am PST. And it did not disappoint.

There were a total of 11 fights with 9 finishes.

1. Holloway vs Rodriguez (Featherweight 145lbs)
   Holloway won by unanimous decisions in a dog fight. Both fighters were relentless, with non stop action through five rounds. Holloway had the better output but both fighters connected. Rodrigues landed a few elbows and multiple kicks to the body, and calf. While Holloway pieced Rodrigues apart with a myriad of punches to the head and body. Eventually, the fight went to the ground as Holloway attempted a couple submissions. But Yair was never in danger of being finished. The fight finally ended with both fighters taking a brunt of punishment. Yair took the worst of it as his leg appeared to be broken post fight. In conclusion, highly entertaining fight. Much respect to both fighters

2. Rogerio de Lima vs Rothwell (Heavyweight 265lbs)
   Lima 1st rd KO via punches

3. Spencer vs Letson (Featherweight 145lbs)
   Spencer 3rd KO via ground and pound

4. Williams vs Baeza (Welterweight 170lbs)
   Williams 3rd KO via punches
   This fight had the makings of an early finish but it went to the third. Early on both fighter were feeling it out finding each others range and timing. Eventually both fighters exchanged punches. Williams having the power and speed advantage. With this is mind and being the better grappler Baeza took Williams down. Quickly going for a leg lock. Williams was never in danger. Instead Williams teed off on Baeza's face to end the 1st round. The fight continued with Baeza consistently attacking Williams calf while both fighter looked to counter punch. It appeared the calf kicks were taking a toll on Williams. But in the third he went for it and slept Baeza on a counter punch.

5. Song vs Arce (Bantamweight 135lbs)
   Song 2nd rd KO via punches

6. Alvarez vs Moises (Lightweight 155lbs)
   Alvarez 1st rd via elbows
   Not impressed by Alvarez. He is consistently missing weight making him a weight bully. I'd like to see him try some elbows on a welterweight. Not gonna happen.

7. Lee vs Calvillo (Flyweight 125lbs)
   Lee 2nd rd TKO via corner stoppage
   Lee looked impressive as she pieced up Calvillo. Sad to see Calvillo 's game fall so far so fast. Calvillo is probably dealing with some personal of stuff as she looks like a shell of herself. Hopefully she can get that sorted out. Either way good win for Lee, she looked sharp.

8. Woodson vs Anglin (Featherweight 145 lbs)
   Woodson 1st rd via hooks to the body.
   Woodson length was too much for Anglin. Woodson pieced Anglin apart with his boxing. Woodson is listed at 6'2, he might actually be 6'4. Making him one of the tallest featherweights in the world.

9. Casey vs Jojua (Flyweight 125lbs)
   Casey via unanimous decision.
   This was a disaster of a fight as both fighters are mediocre at best. But hey sometimes you just have to put on a show.

10. Alves vs Diakiese (Lightweight 155lbs)
    Alves 1st rd via guillotine choke
    Alves stock is quickly rising despite being a long time veteran. His speed, power, and precision was too much for Diakiese. Don't sleep on Alves. Fun guy to watch.

11. Ung Jung vs Nzechuckwu (Light heavyweight 205 lbs)
    Ung Jung 1st rd via standing elbows
    Nzechuckwu had no answer. He shelled up as Ung Jung unleashed an onslaught of vicious elbows.

Overall, action packed, fun filled card. If you missed it check out the replay.

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