In their UFC Fight Night headliner in Orlando, Thompson and Holland tossed wrestling out the window for much of the fight during the opening three rounds.
UFC Fight Night's main event featured punches, kicks, knees, elbows and elbows from Thompson and Holland.
The former UFC welterweight champion nearly got the best of Holland by going blow-for-blow with Thompson.
Thompson's best shots in Round 1 were eaten by Holland. The right hand wobbled him back to the fence.
WONDERBOY" turned out to be a victim to Holland's slicing elbows, and while Thompson survived the incident, he endured welts and a cut on his left eyebrow as a result of the exchange.
Following that, Thompson struck Holland multiple times, including a combination that snapped Holland's head back.