UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
R1, 2:20
Performance of the Night
China
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:27
Performance of the Night
Australia
R1, 0:49
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:59
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R1, 1:58
R2, 2:56
Performance of the Night
South Africa
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Max Griffin earned $50,000 for his vicious first-round two-knockdown knockout over Song Kenan.
Performance of the Night: Adrian Yanez earned $50,000 for a crisp counter right-hand walk-off knockout against Gustavo Lopez in Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Grant Dawson captured $50,000 for snapping Leonardo Santos’ 11-year unbeaten streak with a buzzer-beating knockout at 4:59 of Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Bruno Gustavo da Silva earned $50,000 after scoring three knockdowns before finishing JP Buys via second-round TKO.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official fighter purse figures were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) or the UFC. Base purses and contractual win bonuses remain confidential (indicated by —). Montel Jackson weighed in at 137.5 pounds (1.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Jesse Strader. Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) were officially awarded to Max Griffin, Adrian Yanez, Grant Dawson, and Bruno Gustavo da Silva.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland
Derek Brunson amassed 16 minutes and 55 seconds of ground control against Kevin Holland, recording the second-most control time in a five-round middleweight bout in UFC history.
With six takedowns landed, Brunson surpassed Chris Weidman (42) to take sole possession of second place on the all-time UFC middleweight takedown leaderboard.
Brunson picked up his 14th UFC middleweight victory, tying former longtime champion Anderson Silva for the second-most victories in division history behind Michael Bisping (16).
Grant Dawson stopped Leonardo Santos with just one second remaining on the clock (4:59 of Round 3), tying the second-latest knockout finish in a three-round fight in UFC history.
Dawson’s last-second hammerfists handed TUF Brazil winner Leonardo Santos his first professional loss since May 2009, snapping an undefeated streak spanning nearly 12 years.
Max Griffin dropped Song Kenan twice in 140 seconds before referee Keith Peterson intervened, securing the fastest knockout victory of Griffin’s 12-fight Octagon career.
Contender Series graduate Adrian Yanez improved to 2-0 in the UFC with his second consecutive walk-off knockout, landing two knockdowns on Gustavo Lopez in Round 3.
Tai Tuivasa recorded the fourth first-round knockout of his UFC tenure, needing only 49 seconds to blast through promotional newcomer Harry Hunsucker.
Montserrat Ruiz executed four head-and-arm throws to control Cheyanne Vlismas for 9 minutes and 53 seconds, setting the highest control time by a strawweight in her promotional debut.
Bruno Silva recorded three knockdowns against debutant JP Buys before securing a stoppage at 2:56 of Round 2, snapping a three-fight skid and earning Performance of the Night.
Montel Jackson dropped Jesse Strader twice in the opening 118 seconds to earn his first knockout finish inside the Octagon.
The card produced six knockout finishes across ten bouts (60% finish rate), marking one of the highest finishing rates of the 2021 UFC Apex series.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland take place?
The event took place on Saturday, March 20, 2021, inside the UFC Apex in Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada, United States.
What other names is this event known by?
The event is also officially cataloged as UFC Vegas 22 and was broadcast on television as UFC on ESPN 21.
Who won the main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland?
Derek Brunson defeated Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–46, 49–46) over five rounds, utilizing his superior wrestling to control Holland on the mat.
Why did Kevin Holland receive criticism during his fight with Derek Brunson?
Holland continuously talked to Brunson, referee Herb Dean, and even former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sitting cage-side between rounds rather than working his way back to his feet, which drew public criticism from Dana White.
How much control time did Derek Brunson log against Kevin Holland?
Brunson amassed an astounding 16 minutes and 55 seconds of control time and executed 6 takedowns to neutralize Holland’s striking over 25 minutes.
Who earned the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters captured $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Max Griffin, Adrian Yanez, Grant Dawson, and Bruno Gustavo da Silva.
How did Grant Dawson finish Leonardo Santos?
Grant Dawson scored a dramatic knockout with ground-and-pound punches at 4:59 of Round 3, halting Leonardo Santos with only one second left in the fight and snapping Santos’ 11-year unbeaten streak.
How did Max Griffin win the co-main event against Song Kenan?
Max Griffin caught Song Kenan with clean right hands, dropping him twice before referee Keith Peterson stopped the bout via KO at 2:20 of Round 1.
How did Adrian Yanez finish Gustavo Lopez?
Prospect Adrian Yanez landed a counter right hook just 27 seconds into Round 3, sending Gustavo Lopez to the canvas for a clean walk-off knockout.
How quickly did Tai Tuivasa defeat Harry Hunsucker?
Tai Tuivasa blitzed late replacement Harry Hunsucker with heavy leg kicks and follow-up punches, forcing the referee stoppage in just 49 seconds of Round 1.
What grappling technique did Montserrat Ruiz use against Cheyanne Vlismas?
Ruiz utilized a traditional judo kesa-gatame (head-and-arm headlock) to hold Vlismas on the canvas for 9 minutes and 53 seconds, repeatedly landing scarf-hold punches to win a unanimous decision.
Did any fighter miss weight for this event?
Yes. Montel Jackson weighed in at 137.5 pounds (1.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit). Jackson was fined 20% of his purse, which went to opponent Jesse Strader, before Jackson won via first-round TKO.
Why was Gregor Gillespie vs. Brad Riddell removed from the card on fight day?
The original lightweight co-main event between Gregor Gillespie and Brad Riddell was canceled on the afternoon of the fight due to COVID-19 protocols regarding Riddell’s corner team.
Who called the broadcast for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland?
Lead play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald called the action alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event featured 10 total bouts (5 on the main card and 5 on the prelims), resulting in 6 knockout/TKO finishes and 4 unanimous decisions.
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