When Holly Holm and Yana Santos made their strategy to the octagon, it was a battle between who would keep their place within the convoluted bantamweight title image.
Holm, a former champion, was seeking to proper her ship after dropping a controversial determination to Ketlen Vieira final Could. Previous to that, “The Preacher’s Daughter” had rattled off back-to-back wins over Irene Aldana and Raquel Pennington.
Santos, additionally a former featherweight title challenger, was additionally seeking to get again into the win column after followers noticed her knocked out towards Alanda in July 2021. Since then the lady often known as “Cunning” took time away from competitors after welcoming a baby with fellow fighter Thiago Santos.
However after quarter-hour of motion, Holm emerged victorious with a shocking wrestling-based assault.
See social media reactions following their combat contained in the AT&T Middle in San Antonio, Texas.
Refreshed Holly Holm with the brand new 6 combat contract! She regarded nice. Tremendous aggressive #UFCSanAntonio
— Niko Worth (@Nikohybridprice) March 26, 2023
That was quite a lot of sort out and grapple
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 26, 2023
Holly too robust!
— Jamie Mullarkey (@jamie_mullarkey) March 26, 2023
Lmao I am going to attempt that once more. I say roadhouse each time Holm throws a sidekick lol auto right did me soiled
— Chris Curtis The Motion Man (@Actionman513) March 26, 2023