Kevin Holland elected to engage on Stephen Thompson’s terms, and “Wonderboy” made him pay the price.
In a wildly entertaining affair, Thompson gradually imposed his will with a multi-faceted striking arsenal that ultimately prompted Holland to retire on his stool after four rounds in the UFC on ESPN 42 “Thompson vs. Holland” main event in Orlando on Saturday night. Though he may no longer be a serious title contender at 170 pounds, Thompson nonetheless showed that he still has plenty left in the tank — even at 39 years old.
Here is a by-the-numbers look at UFC on ESPN 42, with statistics courtesy of UFCStats.