Welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland promised to deliver a memorable affair in their five-round headliner, and they absolutely delivered, turning in a thrilling contest for as long as it lasted. In what's sure to end up on many "Fight of the Year" lists, Thompson ultimately walked away with a fourth-round TKO victory in the UFC on ESPN 42 main event, which aired on ESPN from Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
Holland was the aggressor to start, clearly willing to trade on the feet with his opponent, a noted striking specialist. An early clash of heads drew blood near Thompson's left eye, while Holland also absorbed a few heavy left hands in the early going.