UFC welterweight contender Kevin Holland discusses his upcoming UFC 291 fight with Michael Chiesa, the possibility of Chiesa pulling out, his views on the top fighters, a potential fight with Jack Della Maddalena, and the Geoff Neal and Ian Machado Garry rivalry.
In Salt Lake City, UFC welterweight contender Kevin Holland is gearing up for the upcoming UFC 291 fight event. On Saturday, the much anticipated pay-per-view event will witness Holland take on Michael Chiesa. Known as “Trailblazer,” Holland is not new to such high-pressure encounters. He talks candidly about his preparation for the match with Chiesa and how he had the initial inkling that Chiesa might pull out of the face-off.
Holland also shared his thoughts on the top three ‘Baddest Motherf**kers’ (BMFs) in the field. He strongly believes that Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, and Jorge Masvidal own the platform with their unmatched fighting prowess. His admiration for the three is palpable as he talks about their dominance in the game.
Looking ahead, Holland even revealed a potential future encounter with Jack Della Maddalena. He also weighed in on the persisting conflict between Geoff Neal and Ian Machado Garry. The tension between the two fighters has been a subject of intrigue and Holland shares his unique perspective. Like most fight enthusiasts, he too seems eyeing the impending rivalry with interest.