Kevin Holland lost to Derek Brunson (UFC)
Derek Brunson responds to Kevin Holland stating that he’s retired following his fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279
Kevin Holland was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez in a catchweight bout at UFC 279. However, the bout had to be rejigged since Khamzat Chimaev missed weight. The American ended up facing the undefeated Chechen in the co-main event.
The fight did not see the second round as Chimaev rag-dolled his opponent and finished the fight with a D’Arce Choke. Holland (23-8, 1 NC) snapped his two-fight win streak with this loss.
It is presumptuous that Holland got paid handsomely for accepting the fight against the welterweight behemoth in a day’s notice. ‘Trailblazer’ confirmed the same when he posted a cryptic message on social media, suggesting that he’s retired.
Holland also launched a poll asking his fans what his next career move should be following his retirement.
“Retired before 30,” the UFC welterweight wrote on social media. “Had a good run, 30 in a little over a month, got paid, I’m out. Next career choice?”
Derek Bruson faced Kevin Holland in the UFC Vegas 22 main event. Brunson snapped the five-fight win streak of Holland. He utilized his wrestling in a structured game plan to coast through a decision victory.
Holland on the other hand spent majority of his time inside the octagon talking to Khabib Nurmagomedov who was ringside at the event.
Brunson suggested that a lopsided loss to Chimaev might have fueled the impulsive decision for Holland.
“Khamzat Chimaev knocked Kevin Holland straight into retirement 😂😂😂.”
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