Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland will take on Michal “Hussar” Oleksiejczuk in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 302 card.

Holland brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. In contrast, Oleksiejczuk, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Holland has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.24 per minute. On the other hand, Oleksiejczuk boasts a 50% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.06 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Kevin Holland is coming in with a 25-11-0 (1 NC) record. Holland will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Michael Page at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 in March.

Oleksiejczuk, meanwhile, is coming off a submission loss against Kevin Holland on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 and holds a 19-7-0 (1 NC) record.

Kevin Holland has a orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. The 30-year-old Michal Oleksiejczuk is an southpaw fighter with a 74″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Kevin Holland stats

→ Holland’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Holland lands 4.24 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holland’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Holland’s takedown average is 0.85 per 15 minutes.
→ Holland’s takedown defense is 54%.

Holland comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.24 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Oleksiejczuk fires at 50% accuracy, landing about 5.06 significant strikes per minute. Kevin Holland also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.85 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Oleksiejczuk’s 0.75 takedowns and 48% takedown accuracy.

Michal Oleksiejczuk stats

→ Oleksiejczuk’s striking accuracy is 50%.
→ Oleksiejczuk lands 5.06 significant strikes per minute.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown average is 0.75 per 15 minutes.
→ Oleksiejczuk’s takedown defense is 48%.

Michal spent, on average, 6:11 minutes in the Octagon, and Kevin has an average fight time of 11:14 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Kevin or Michal? Sound off in the comments.

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