Kevin Holland Archives - uSports.org https://usports.org/tag/kevin-holland/ Sports News & Views Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:31:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Holland & Masvidal Get Into Another Heated Altercation https://usports.org/holland-masvidal-get-into-another-heated-altercation/ https://usports.org/holland-masvidal-get-into-another-heated-altercation/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:31:01 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=201285 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Jorge Masvidal of the United States looks on during a UFC 239 Welterweight Bout against Ben Askren of the United States at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal appear to have gotten into an unfriendly verbal battle once again this week. A leaked video by TMZ Sports shows Masvidal walking around shirtless in the streets needing to be held back from a confrontation. But there was someone present that was not shown on camera – and that was […]

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Jorge Masvidal of the United States looks on during a UFC 239 Welterweight Bout against Ben Askren of the United States at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal appear to have gotten into an unfriendly verbal battle once again this week.

A leaked video by TMZ Sports shows Masvidal walking around shirtless in the streets needing to be held back from a confrontation.

But there was someone present that was not shown on camera – and that was Holland.

According to his manager, TMZ said he asked Masvial something along the lines of “what’s up baby girl?”

That follows the first heated exchange between the two fighters that was caught on camera near the elevators inside the hotel.

It’s unclear what started the first one, but the two needed to be held back, with Holland clearly stating to Masvidal “Burns runs through me I’m done.”

What Holland is referring to is Masvidal’s matchup with fifth-ranked Gilbert Burns.

Masvidal, who has failed to get his hand raised in his past three fights, said if he loses this next one it “could be the last one” of his UFC career.

“If I lose, I’m pretty much calling it quits,” Masvidal reportedly said during the UFC 287 “Countdown” episode. “But a win against Gilbert means that things are headed in the right direction.”

Both Holland and Masvidal were asked about the first altercations during a press conference and UFC President Dana White wasn’t too happy about the question.

“These two aren’t even fighting – knock it off,” he said.

“What’s the other question about the fight who these guys are fighting, or [do] you just want to start sh** in here?”

While both aren’t fighting each other you have to wonder if that’s a fight that White will want to make in the future.

There is clearly some tension between Masvidal and Holland – but White isn’t in the mood to talk about it at least yet.

But it will be interesting to see if Masvidal wins his fight against Burns, as White said that Masvidal will be next to face Leon Edwards if he too comes out victorious against his next opponent, who is expected to be Colby Covington.

UFC 287’s full main card starts at 10 pm EDT tonight and can be viewed on ESPN+ for $79.99.

The fights will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida – with the main event featuring the rematch of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt.

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After Chimaev-Holland Backstage Fight, Big Change To UFC Main & Co-Main Events – Full Fight Card For Tonight https://usports.org/after-chimaev-holland-backstage-fight-big-change-to-ufc-main-co-main-events-full-fight-card-for-tonight/ https://usports.org/after-chimaev-holland-backstage-fight-big-change-to-ufc-main-co-main-events-full-fight-card-for-tonight/#respond Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:32:27 +0000 https://usports.org/?p=199665 NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: UFC president Dana White appears during a media availability for UFC 200 at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff UFC president Dana White (Image: Getty)
It’s been a wild past 48 hours for the UFC and now the main fights tonight taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will change.  It all started with a massive brawl behind stage Thursday that was initiated by fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland, according to UFC President Dana White.  White, who called it a “complete […]

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: UFC president Dana White appears during a media availability for UFC 200 at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff UFC president Dana White (Image: Getty)

It’s been a wild past 48 hours for the UFC and now the main fights tonight taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will change. 

It all started with a massive brawl behind stage Thursday that was initiated by fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland, according to UFC President Dana White

White, who called it a “complete sh– show,” was forced to cancel the press conference on safety concerns. 

If that wasn’t bad enough, Chimaev, who was set to fight Nate Diaz in the main event wound up missing weight significantly.

That forced the UFC to move quickly and alter the card, which now headlines Diaz and Tony Ferguson

Ironically, the co-main event will now feature Holland and Chimaev. 

Both fights will be five rounds apiece. 

Here is the full list of fights on tonight’s pay-per-view: 

  • Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
  • Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland
  • Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez
  • Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson
  • Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba

Just a couple of days ago, Diaz was seen as a massive underdog to Chimaev, who is the number three contender in the welterweight division. 

Chimaev was a whopping -1200 favorite. 

Now, the two fan favorites in Diaz and Ferguson, who are both on the backend of their careers, will face off against each other in the octagon. 

The 37-year-old and 38-year-old both enter the bout with multiple fight-losing streaks. 

According to OddsChecker, Ferguson is a -122 favorite currently. 

And Holland is a significant underdog against Chimaev at +430. 

The prelim fights will begin at 8 pm ET respectively and can be watched on ESPNN or ESPN+ at 8 pm.

The PPV kicks off at 10 pm ET and can be watched on ESPN+ for $74.99. 

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