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Preview: UFC on ESPN 42 ‘Thompson vs. Holland’

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The Octagon on Saturday will touch down in Orlando, Florida, after a rare off week, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship has put together a deep card for those in attendance at the Amway Center. In the headlining spot at UFC on ESPN 42, Stephen Thompson tries to fend off a late-career slide against Kevin Holland, who looks for a breakout win at 170 pounds. Beyond that, the show features a collection of former marquee talents and potential contenders. Rafael dos Anjos returns to welterweight for a potentially entertaining co-main event opposite Bryan Barberena; heavyweight hopefuls Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich slug things out; and Jack Hermansson attempts to hold serve at middleweight against Roman Dolidze.