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UFC 327 results: Kevin Holland edges out Randy Brown in fun brawl
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Kevin Holland won against Randy Brown by unanimous decision at UFC 327, with all judges scoring the fight 29-28. The match featured intense exchanges and a near submission attempt by Holland in the second round.
MIAMI – Kevin Holland was critical of his UFC 327 performance in the immediate aftermath, but the fans at Kaseya Center on Saturday may not have been on the same page given their thunderous applause.
In the second-to-last UFC 327 prelim, Holland (29-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) defeated Randy Brown (29-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC)) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The fight had the arena buzzing, particularly in the first and second rounds which broke into an all-out brawl.
Heavy leg kicks were traded by both men, who remained light on their feet. It wasn't always pretty. Sometimes massive strikes resulted in off-balance stumbles. Things got scrambly at times. But the chaotic back-and-forth nature of the bout perhaps even exceeded the expectations held by those enthused by the bout.
Holland nearly submitted Brown in Round 2 in an intense grappling sequence. But Brown remained patient and eventually wiggled his legs away from Holland, who had trapped them with his own during an anaconda choke attempt.
The third round was a bit slower, as both men were visibly tired. Much of the round was against the fence with Brown in control, but it wasn't enough for him to persuade the judges.
With the win, Holland snaps a two-fight skid that consists of losses to Daniel Rodriguez and Michael Malott. Meanwhile, Brown falls to 1-3 in his most recent four.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 327 results:
- Kevin Holland def. Randy Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Mateusz Gamrot def. Esteban Ribovics via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:19
- Tatiana Suarez def. Loopy Godinez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:29
- MarQuel Mederos vs. Chris Padilla declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
- Vicente Luque def. Kelvin Gastelum via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 4:08
- Charles Radtke def. Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 327 results: Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown turns into brawl
Q&A
What were the judges' scores for the Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown fight at UFC 327?
The judges scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Kevin Holland.
How did Kevin Holland perform in his fight against Randy Brown at UFC 327?
Kevin Holland was critical of his performance despite winning, as the fight featured chaotic exchanges and a near submission attempt.
What happened in the third round of the UFC 327 fight between Holland and Brown?
The third round was slower, with both fighters visibly tired and Brown controlling much of the action against the fence, but it wasn't enough to win the judges' favor.
