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Cory Sandhagen def. Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 43: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Cory Sandhagen’s unanimous decision win over Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag]’s unanimous decision win over [autotag]Marlon Vera[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 43 at AT&T Center in San Antonio. (Photos by Aaron Meullion, USA TODAY Sports)

UFC on ESPN 43 results: Holly Holm dominates Yana Santos in one-sided decision

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm dominated Yana Santos in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion [autotag]Holly Holm[/autotag] turned in a dominant performance against Yana Santos.

The women’s bantamweight bout was the UFC on ESPN 43 co-main event at AT&T Center in San Antonio, and it was one that Holm (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) shined on the mat and in the clinch. After 15 minutes of dominance, judges turned in scores of 30-26, 30-27, and 30-27.

Santos (14-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC) came out aggressive and put Holm against the fence early. The pro-Holm crowd poured in a number of chants for the former champ as she attempted worked through multiple first-round clinch positions. In space, both fighters landed their share of strikes, but it was mostly a round of wrestling. With 30 seconds remaining, Holm completed a takedown to end the round in top position.

A side kick from Holm knocked Santos to the ground early in the second. A few moments later, Holm got a big takedown which was well-received by the San Antonio crowd. Holm spent the next few minutes hunting for submissions from side control.

With just under a minute to go, Holm secured a crucifix and began raining down strikes. Santos was able to get her arm free, but Holm took full mount and continued to land until the horn sounded.

In the first minute of the final round, Holm had Santos on her back again. Once again, Holm was dominating on the mat as she landed punches and searched for submissions. With about 90 seconds to go, Santos worked her way back up and got free, just to be taken down again to end the fight.

Holm successfully rebounded from a split decision loss to Ketlen Vieira. Aside from two of the three official judges, many believed Holm won that fight. However, the official result snapped a two-fight streak of wins over former title challenger Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana. The former bantamweight champ recently signed a new six-fight deal with the promotion, and has her sights on one more run at the title.

On the other side, Santos falls to .500 in her UFC career. In her previous bout, she lost to Irene Aldana in the first round, which came after back-to-back wins over Julija Stoliarenko and the aforementioned Vieira.

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Twitter reacts to Holly Holm’s dominant victory over Yana Santos at UFC on ESPN 43

The MMA community had rave reviews for former champ Holly Holm after her dominant win over Yana Santos at UFC on ESPN 43.

[autotag]Holly Holm[/autotag] got a much-needed win in her return to the octagon Saturday when she defeated [autotag]Yana Santos[/autotag] in the UFC on ESPN 43 co-main event.

Holm (15-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC), a former women’s bantamweight champion, put herself back in the title mix at 135 pounds courtesy of a lopsided unanimous victory over (14-7 MMA, 4-4 UFC) at AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Holm’s victory over Santos at UFC on ESPN 43.

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Holly Holm def. Yana Santos at UFC on ESPN 43: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Holly Holm’s unanimous decision win over Yana Santos at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Holly Holm[/autotag]’s unanimous decision win over [autotag]Yana Santos[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 43 at AT&T Center in San Antonio. (Photos by Aaron Meullion, USA TODAY Sports)

UFC on ESPN 43 video: Nate Landwehr taps Austin Lingo with a ‘sucker punch rear-naked choke’

Nate Landwehr finished Austin Lingo in the second round of their UFC on ESPN 43 bout with what he dubbed a ‘sucker punch rear-naked choke.’

[autotag]Nate Landwehr[/autotag] added to his highlight reel with a wild finishing sequence of Austin Lingo.

In the second round of their main card bout at UFC on ESPN 43 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Landwehr (17-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) made it three straight wins by submitting Lingo (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) at 4:11.

What happened right before Landwehr slapped on the rear-naked choke is what made the sequence unique. Landwehr was on the back of Lingo, landing punches. Lingo attempted to stand up, and a punch from Landwehr knocked out Lingo’s mouthpiece. A split second later, the choke was locked in and Lingo tapped out a moment later.

Landwehr called the finish a “sucker punch rear-naked choke” during his post-fight interview.

Check out video of the finish below (via Twitter):

“Easy money,” Landwehr told Michael Bisping. “… I got a highlight reel like Evil Knievel, swagger like Elvis Pressley, and I’ll be damned if I ain’t handsome!”

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UFC on ESPN 43 results: Maycee Barber edges Andrea Lee by split decision

Maycee Barber needed the help of the judges, but her winning streak is now at four after beating Andrea Lee at UFC on ESPN 43.

[autotag]Maycee Barber[/autotag] needed the help of the judges, but her winning streak is now at four after beating [autotag]Andrea Lee[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 43.

Barber (12-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) was awarded a split decision victory over Lee (13-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC) on Saturday in a back-and-forth contest between women’s flyweight contenders. The scorecards were 28-29, 29-28 and 30-27.

Going all three rounds wasn’t part of Barber’s plan, but it was what was necessary as Lee put on a performance that overachieved from her position as a sizable betting underdog.

“I came in here looking for a finish,” Barber said in her post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “We put on a war because Andrea Lee is amazing.”

The 125-pound bout was part of the UFC on ESPN 43 main card at AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Barber opened the fight with some high-powered strike attempts, but Lee stayed composed and surprised with a body lock takedown. Lee spent several minutes on top and in side control, peppering Barber with strikes before trying to take the back. Barber would finally scramble free, and she spent the final 50 seconds trading evenly-matched punches and kicks with Lee.

The tightly contested striking exchanges continued for several minutes to begin Round 2. Barber found success with the hands, while Lee countered with punches and kicks. Barber connected with a heavy shot in the final minutes, but she got over-aggressive and walked into a takedown, which allowed Lee to close the round from top position.

Barber opened Round 3 with effective striking pressure, putting Lee on the back foot. Lee timed another takedown and took the back, but she couldn’t take advantage and Barber escaped. They both landed takedowns and more strikes on the feet in the fight’s final minutes, but a late takedown by Lee saw her close the contest from top position.

With her winning streak now at four fights, Barber said she’s keen to continue climbing the rankings and work toward a rematch with champ Alexa Grasso, who is one of two fighters to beat her in MMA competition.

“Just know I’m coming and no matter what it’s going to be a war,” Barber said to her fellow contenders after the win.

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Maycee Barber def. Andrea Lee at UFC on ESPN 43: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Maycee Barber’s split decision win over Andrea Lee at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Maycee Barber[/autotag]’s split decision win over [autotag]Andrea Lee[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 43 at AT&T Center in San Antonio. (Photos by Aaron Meullion, USA TODAY Sports)

Albert Duraev def. Chidi Njokuani at UFC on ESPN 43: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Albert Duraev’s split decision win over Chidi Njokuani at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Albert Duraev[/autotag]’s split decision win over [autotag]Chidi Njokuani[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 43 at AT&T Center in San Antonio. (Photos by Aaron Meullion, USA TODAY Sports)