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NEWARK, N.J. – In a back-and-forth fight, Scott Holtzman picked up a TKO win over Dong Hyun Ma, and may have won over some more fans on the main card at UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark, N.J.
Take a look inside the fight with Holtzman, who defeated Ma after the cageside physician deemed Ma’s left eye too damaged to continue.
Result: Scott Holtzman def. Dong Hyun Ma via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 5:00
Updated records: Holtzman (13-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC), Ma (16-10-3 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Key stat: Holtzman landed 44 significant strikes over two rounds.
I knew Dong was going to bring that kind of fight. I wanted that. I wanted to throw down. I love this game. He was just as tough as I expected. I’m kind of behind the curve, because I’m a traditional athlete who entered the game late. I played hockey and baseball. I’ve been trying to catch up to these great martial artists. I’ve focused so long on being technical. With him, I wanted to just throw down. I just needed this one for me and the fans. I wanted to show how tough I am. ”
“My baby boy was here tonight. No way I was losing. I can’t lose with him in the building.”
“I’m ready to go again. I belong in the upper echelon of this division. I deserve a top-15 opponent next. I’ve got my eye on some of the winners tonight.”
To hear more from Holtzman, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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