Kevin Holland News
Kevin Holland admits Colby Covington would probably take him down but says his wrestling is good enough for Michael Chiesa
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2023
Kevin Holland knows his takedown defense isn’t top level just yet but says it’s plenty good enough to beat Michael Chiesa at UFC 291. When Holland was fighting at middleweight, he was easily taken down by Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori. The losses showed a hole in his game and since then, Holland has dropped to welterweight and hasn’t had to show off much of his takedown defense as he has been fighting strikers.
Watch Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland star in new Cuervo Tequila commercial (Video)
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland are staring in a new Cuervo Tequila commercial. Holland (24-9 MMA) and Thompson (17-6 MMA) fought each other in December of last year at UFC Orlando. The outcome was a TKO loss for the 30-year-old known as ‘Trailblazer‘.
Video | Kevin Holland tells fan to “f**k off” for allegedly grabbing his ass during photo request
Susan Cox - April 12, 2023
Kevin Holland apparently told a fan to ‘f**k off’ after he allegedly grabbed his ass during a photo request. It was ‘Trailblazer’ who was awarded a KO victory, at 3:16 of round 3, over the ‘Argentine Dagger’ this past weekend.
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier respond
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287. Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik have responded to those claims. It was at UFC 287 this past weekend that Kevin Holland (24-9 MMA) got back in the win column with a brutal third round stoppage victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-7 MMA).
UFC 287 Results: Kevin Holland stops Santiago Ponzinibbio in Round 3 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 287 main card includes a welterweight bout featuring Kevin Holland taking on Santiago Ponzinibbio. Holland (23-9 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Trailblazer’ is coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to opponents Stephen Thompson and Khamzat Chimaev respectively.
Coach explains how Kevin Holland developed a dislike for Jorge Masvidal: “He didn't like the sucker punch deal with Leon”
Susan Cox - April 8, 2023
Coach Durwyn Lamb explains how Kevin Holland developed a strong dislike for Jorge Masvidal ahead of UFC 287. Both Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland will be fighting this Saturday night, April 8th at UFC 287 which takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. They will however not be fighting each other in the Octagon.
VIDEO | Dana White halts UFC 287 press conference due to question about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland's altercation
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2023
The UFC 287 press conference was briefly halted earlier today due to questions about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland. ‘Gamebred’ and Trail Blazer’ are set to return this Saturday night, but not against each other. In the co-main event of UFC 287, Masvidal is expected to face Gilbert Burns. Meanwhile, Holland is slated to face Santiago Ponzibbio on the main card in a welterweight showcase.
Santiago Ponzinibbio rejects UFC 287 weight change request from Kevin Holland: “Be a professional”
Harry Kettle - April 6, 2023
Santiago Ponzinibbio has rejected the possibility of a change in weight for his fight against Kevin Holland this weekend. This Saturday night at UFC 287, Santiago Ponzinibbio returns to the Octagon to take on Kevin Holland. The two welterweights are both known as action fighters and while it may not be a clash between top contenders, it’ll certainly be an intense collision.
Kevin Holland "unfortunately" believes Colby Covington will win UFC gold in his return: "Does anyone really actually like Colby?"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Kevin Holland has chimed in on Colby Covington’s return. ‘Trail Blazer’ has been out of the octagon since his fight night main event with Stephen Thompson in December. In that outing, ‘Wonderboy’ dominated en route to a fourth-round stoppage victory. The defeat was Holland’s second in a row, having previously lost by submission to Khamzat Chimaev.
Brendan Schaub believes Kevin Holland made mistake by making 'gentleman's agreement' with Stephen Thompson: "You need wins"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
Fighter-turned-podcaster Brendan Schaub believes Kevin Holland had the wrong game plan at UFC Orlando. Last Saturday night, ‘Trail Blazer’ made his return for the first time since being submitted by Khamzat Chimaev in September. Standing opposite Holland was former title challenger Stephen Thompson. ‘Wonderboy’ entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.
What's next for Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland after UFC Orlando?
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2022
In the main event of UFC Orlando, a welterweight bout headlined the card as Stephen Thompson took on Kevin Holland. Thompson entered the fight on a two-fight losing streak after being outwrestled by Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns. With that, he made it clear he wanted to fight a striker and even turned down a matchup with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Meanwhile, Holland was coming off a submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev in a fight he took on a day’s notice which snapped his two-fight winning streak.
Kevin Holland turns his attention to middleweight veteran following loss at UFC Orlando: “The type of guy to come back up a weight class and smack that blonde head around”
Harry Kettle - December 5, 2022
UFC star Kevin Holland has gone after Derek Brunson after his former rival took a shot at him on social media. Last Saturday night at UFC Orlando, Kevin Holland fell to a TKO loss at the hands of Stephen Thompson. Some have already suggested it could be a Fight of the Year contender, whereas others have spent most of their time praising Thompson.
Michael Bisping critical of Kevin Holland’s “Fight IQ” in UFC loss to Stephen Thompson: “That was his ego getting the better of him”
Harry Kettle - December 5, 2022
Michael Bisping has questioned the logic of Kevin Holland in the wake of his defeat to Stephen Thompson last weekend. On Saturday night, Kevin Holland fell to a TKO loss at the hands of Stephen Thompson. The entertaining welterweight had a strong first few rounds but eventually, the karate star took over.
UFC Orlando Bonus Report: Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland get 'FOTN' honors
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
The Octagon returned to Florida for tonight’s UFC Orlando event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. Tonight’s welterweight main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth war. Both men got off significant shots in the opening round and the frantic pace just continued into round two. However, in rounds three and four ‘Wonderboy’ turned the tide completely in his favor and began landing everything in his arsenal on ‘Trailblazer’. After narrowly surviving to see the horn at the end of round four, Holland’s corned stopped the fight in before the fifth and final round could begin.
UFC Orlando Results: Stephen Thompson TKO's Kevin Holland (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Orlando event is headlined by a welterweight contest featuring Stephen Thompson taking on Kevin Holland. Thompson (17-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back decisions to Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Prior to those setbacks, the former two-time welterweight title challenger was coming off wins over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
UFC Orlando: 'Thompson vs. Holland' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
The Octagon returns to Florida for tonight’s UFC Orlando event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland. Thompson (16-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after dropping back-to-back decisions to Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Prior to those setbacks, the former two-time welterweight title challenger was coming off wins over Geoff Neal and Vicente Luque.
Pro fighters make their picks for Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2022
In the main event of UFC Orlando, a welterweight bout headlines the card as Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland. Heading into the fight, Thompson is a +118 underdog while ‘Trailblazer’ is a -150 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe it will be a very close and entertaining fight but they give the edge to Thompson due to his experience.
Kevin Holland reveals his retirement is "still on the table" depending on what the UFC does with Khamzat Chimaev: "Favoritism is favoritism"
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2022
Kevin Holland will gladly go back into retirement. Holland retired following his first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev but quickly ended it to take a main event fight against Stephen Thompson at UFC Orlando. Although not many expected his retirement to last, Holland says he will go back into retirement if Chimaev gets a title shot at middleweight next time out.