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Facing newcomer Page in Miami
The UFC announced Sunday that Holland is scheduled to face Michael Page in a welterweight fight at UFC 299 in Miami on March 9.
ANALYSIS
Holland will be the first opponent for Page, who is best known for his 20-fight career with Bellator. While the latter will look to make an immediate impact upon entering the UFC, the former will look to maintain relevance in the promotion's welterweight rankings. Holland is 2-3 across his last five fights but has finished his opponents in both wins.
Holland will be the first opponent for Page, who is best known for his 20-fight career with Bellator. While the latter will look to make an immediate impact upon entering the UFC, the former will look to maintain relevance in the promotion's welterweight rankings. Holland is 2-3 across his last five fights but has finished his opponents in both wins.
Drops split decision in Vegas
Holland lost to Jack Della Maddalena via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at Noche UFC on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was close, but two of the three judges appeared to get it correct. Della Maddalena has struggled with his takedown defense over the course of his UFC run, but Holland, who is fresh off a submission win over Michael Chiesa in late-July, attempted just two takedowns in this fight and didn't appear to fully commit to either. Instead, Holland was content trying to outpoint Jack on the feet. He fired off a ridiculous amount of volume, attempting 356 total strikes compared to just 190 from his opponent, but Della Maddalena landed the harder blows throughout the course of the bout. It's absolutely fair to question Holland's game plan here given the end result. The defeat snaps a brief two-fight losing streak for the 30-year-old Texan.
This was close, but two of the three judges appeared to get it correct. Della Maddalena has struggled with his takedown defense over the course of his UFC run, but Holland, who is fresh off a submission win over Michael Chiesa in late-July, attempted just two takedowns in this fight and didn't appear to fully commit to either. Instead, Holland was content trying to outpoint Jack on the feet. He fired off a ridiculous amount of volume, attempting 356 total strikes compared to just 190 from his opponent, but Della Maddalena landed the harder blows throughout the course of the bout. It's absolutely fair to question Holland's game plan here given the end result. The defeat snaps a brief two-fight losing streak for the 30-year-old Texan.
Set to fight JDM
Holland agreed to face Jack Della Maddalena in a welterweight bout at Noche UFC on Sept. 16 in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The duo will step onto the card after the fight between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kelvin Gastelum (undisclosed) was called off. JDM is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC but was fortunate to end up defeating Bassil Hafez on July 15. Holland has won his past two fights and is on the heels of an easy victory against Michael Chiesa in late July.
The duo will step onto the card after the fight between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kelvin Gastelum (undisclosed) was called off. JDM is a perfect 5-0 in the UFC but was fortunate to end up defeating Bassil Hafez on July 15. Holland has won his past two fights and is on the heels of an easy victory against Michael Chiesa in late July.
Dominates Michael Chiesa
Holland defeated Michael Chiesa via submission (D'Arce choke) at 2:39 of Round 1 at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
Everyone is going to talk about the big strikes Holland landed and the choke which closed the show, but his takedown defense was by far his greatest highlight of the night. Kevin displayed exceptional balance and awareness in fending off five Chiesa attempts. Holland has always had excellent all-around skills. If he's able to stay upright on a consistent basis, the sky is the limit. He mentioned in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that he plans to compete at 185 pounds moving forward. Holland began his UFC run there before dropping down to welterweight for his last half-dozen bouts. In the meantime, he'll take home an extra $50,000 via a Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here -- one of four such bonuses awarded on the evening.
Everyone is going to talk about the big strikes Holland landed and the choke which closed the show, but his takedown defense was by far his greatest highlight of the night. Kevin displayed exceptional balance and awareness in fending off five Chiesa attempts. Holland has always had excellent all-around skills. If he's able to stay upright on a consistent basis, the sky is the limit. He mentioned in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that he plans to compete at 185 pounds moving forward. Holland began his UFC run there before dropping down to welterweight for his last half-dozen bouts. In the meantime, he'll take home an extra $50,000 via a Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here -- one of four such bonuses awarded on the evening.
Fighting Chiesa
Holland will take on Michael Chiesa in a welterweight contest at UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Shaheed Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Holland is coming off an impressive victory at UFC 287, downing Santiago Ponzinibbio with punches in the third round. Holland will now try to pick up steam and gear up for a run by stringing victories together, and his next chance will come against the older Michael Chiesa. Chiesa needs a victory, as he's suffered two defeats and a cancelled bout in his last three fights.
Holland is coming off an impressive victory at UFC 287, downing Santiago Ponzinibbio with punches in the third round. Holland will now try to pick up steam and gear up for a run by stringing victories together, and his next chance will come against the older Michael Chiesa. Chiesa needs a victory, as he's suffered two defeats and a cancelled bout in his last three fights.