Who did Holly Holm beat in last night's UFC fight? Are they the British or Brazilian? Or perhaps both. This article will help answer these questions, and show you who was worthy to win the fight. Then, you can have a good idea if Holm or Vieira has a better chance of surviving the match. Holly Holm vs. Vieira is a great sport match.
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Holly Holmes vs Victoria Vieira scorecards were confusing last night and it was hard to decide who the winner was. Holm's initial round was a standing battle with lots of high-quality exchanges. However, it wasn’t until the last round that things really changed. Holm won round four with a dominant left hand from Vieira and a back elbow spin that Holm returned to win. Vieira, however, got some good knees and a powerful right hook in the second frame. The judges split the fight, though, and Holm seemed to have a slight edge in the fight.
The women's bantamweight division was on full display at UFC Fight Night, as Holm and Vieira met for the first time. Holm was the bantamweight champion and was seeking to defend her title in UFC. Holm won a close five round split decision but Vieira was more comfortable grappling and outstripping Holm.
Holly Holm, welterweight champion of the UFC, was on her path to the Hall of Fame. Holly Vieira, who is also a top contender in the UFC women’s title fight at bantamweight, beat Holm to make it look like she might be next. Holly Holm could still be around in 2020 to challenge for UFC women’s bantamweight.
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Holly Holmes' dominant performance in UFC her return was the highlight. The Brazilian 30-year old struck first in Round 1. She scored a right-hand and spun back elbow that put her opponent on her side. Holm kept pressing forward, despite her early momentum. Soon Holm was facing a standing rear naked choke. Holm's ensuing panic brought back memories of her infamous Hail Mary rear-naked choke loss to Miesha Tate at UFC 200. Holm managed to pull her left arm out, and the choke became a leglock.
Vieira, meanwhile, had a tough time adjusting to the ring. Her lack of experience led to her loss to a younger opponent, but she was still a year older than Holly Holm. Plus, Vieira was younger, having made her MMA debut in 2011.
Vieira has not had a great record lately. She was unable to beat Miesha Tate last December and went 2-2 in the last four bouts. However, she remains a formidable contender for her Bantamweight belt. She may face Holly Holm and Irene Aldana in the interim. She is currently ranked higher that Vieira, who won December's Bantamweight Championship.