Dana White Lists Chimaev, Holland, And Buckley As The Top Three Fighters To Watch In 2021
Dec 31, 2020
Namely, we’ve got welterweight prospect, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev who’s blitzed his way through three opponents already despite making his promotional bow just five months ago on ‘Fight Island’.
Another name worth keeping an eye on is middleweight striker, Kevin ‘The Trailblazer’ Holland who set a promotional record this year, scoring five consecutive victories in a calendar year, becoming the first middleweight in UFC history to do so.
Scoring the consensus Knockout of the Year Joaquin Buckley established a 3-1 record this in 2020, with his sole defeat coming against the aforenoted, Holland. Earning major plaudits, the 26-year-old stopped Impa Kasanganay with a highlight-reel spinning back-kick at UFC Fight Island 5 in October, in a stunning finish which earned him worldwide recognition.
Kevin Holland, Vicente Luque Offer To Replace Khamzat Chimaev Against Leon Edwards
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger - Zuffa LLC & Zuffa LLC & Josh Hedges - Zuffa LLC
Dec 29, 2020
With uber-prospect, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev out of his first promotional headliner on January 20 against perennial welterweight contender, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards some notable suitors have offered their services on short notice to meet to the Birmingham native at the ‘Fight Island’ event.
Streaking fan-favourite, Kevin ‘The Trailblazer’ Holland, and one-time opponent of Edwards, Vicente ‘The Silent Assassin’ Luque have both offered Edwards the opportunity to feature at the Flash Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE showcase.
Stamp your middleweight papers within the top-fifteen middleweight rankings for sure, Kevin ‘The Trailblazer’ Holland. We’ve seen upkick knockouts as of recent times in the UFC, but tonight’s knockout of Jacare Souza from the bottom for Holland seems something entirely unfamiliar.
It’s five straight for the Travis Lutter Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and what a statement to make against someone of Jacare’s stature.
Starting the opening exchange with a wild, winging overhand, Holland was taken down by the former Strikeforce middleweight best, before scrambling back to guard and unleashing some massive elbows. Creating some separation on the feet, Jacare managed to push Holland back to the fence, with the latter again landing some nasty elbows.