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Kevin Holland might just be angling for a fight versus Welterweight hotshot Ian Garry.
“Trailblazer” just recently scored a big fight booking opposite the debuting Michael “Venom” Page at UFC 299 in March, it’s true, and Garry himself was just rebooked opposite Geoff Neal for UFC 298 a month earlier. However, Holland isn’t one to rest on the sidelines, which could explain why he’s already talking trash to a different top-ranked Welterweight striker.
The other explanation, of course, is that everyone is dunking on Ian Garry right now for his wife’s old book about becoming a Wife And Girlfriend (WAG) of a famous athlete. His pneumonia-induced withdraw from UFC 296 didn’t help him either in the court of public opinion, which is looking a bit grim for “The Future” currently.
Regardless of the reasoning, Holland just gave Garry a dose of his own medicine. Earlier this year when he was booked to face Neal the first time, Garry produced and sold a t-shirt featuring Geoff Neal’s mugshot on the front — a low blow to be sure. Holland has now imitated Garry, creating a shirt with Garry’s own face on the front and the simple caption “WAGGED.”
In a video on his Instagram (reposted above), Holland showed off a quick combo before advising viewers, “Don’t get WAGGED!”
There’s one more potential backstory here. Holland and Neal are both Dallas, Texas residents, and the two actually fought way back in 2017 prior to their UFC careers. Holland was victorious, and the two don’t train on the same team, but perhaps this is simply a case of “Lone Star” state camaraderie?
Bottom line: Holland vs. Garry could be a serious banger some time in 2024 if the cards play out right.
Insomnia
Paulo Costa, king of USADA.
MOST TESTED FIGHTERS IN 2023
1. Paulo Costa – 36
2. Jon Jones – 26
3. Sharabutdin Magomedov – 25
4. Ariane Carnelossi – 23
5. Magomed Ankalaev – 22
6. Marlon Vera – 21
7. Jessica Andrade – 21
8. Kamaru Usman – 20
9. Yan Xiaonan – 17
10. Grant Dawson – 16[@usantidoping] pic.twitter.com/6uCnu9MuZC
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) December 28, 2023
The audio in this clip is just demanding a quick application of the smother technique.
Jiu Jitsu Master Submits Thief Whilst Waiting For Police pic.twitter.com/wJwLt7FdSa
— Crazy Clips (@crazyclips_) December 28, 2023
I could recognize that lazy Southpaw jab anywhere.
Ive noticed Ufc content ID has been going nuts. Ive been inactive but i still have the ability to circumvent the content id system with animations
so creators, analysisers can get paid through ads. I can do more detailed work too @polite_vulture_art is my ig. pic.twitter.com/v0cwZbAQyg
— Polite Vulture (@PoliteVulture) December 28, 2023
Sean Strickland can always be counted upon to bring it on sparring day … and it’s always sparring day for the Middleweight king!
Sean Strickland hard sparring with 15-0 pro boxer, Robin Safar pic.twitter.com/4mWVIM8Dks
— (@sinoUFC) December 28, 2023
Terrance McKinney went full Naruto with his latest ink!
The only needles I rock with come with ink packed in em pic.twitter.com/FYAIwIlOeS
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) December 28, 2023
A lot of big names stepped into the cage for the last time this year. The crowd singing to “Korean Zombie” might be my favorite moment of the year!
We saw some of the biggest legends in MMA history bow out of the sport this year pic.twitter.com/QUfbgAuHVy
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) December 28, 2023
It’s always fun to watch Ben Askren bring the funk.
Ben Askren wrestling with a Aussie Rules football player pic.twitter.com/YYW1HaOIdi
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) December 28, 2023
Slips, rips, and KO clips
This highlight reminds me of a Mortal Kombat fatality — appropriate.
New Trillavfx dropped pic.twitter.com/NYweoshFUb
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) December 28, 2023
… Homie looks pretty unconscious to me!
Bobur Abdulazimov first round KO. Bobur did not seem thrilled by the ref stoppage. #AlashPride92 pic.twitter.com/9pOBdcW7J8
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 28, 2023
Lorenz Larkin hit him with the Leon Edwards clinch break elbow special.
I haven’t seen Lorenz Larkin’s brutal elbow KO mentioned enough in 2023 Knockout of the Year listspic.twitter.com/E42R4sliIW
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) December 27, 2023
Random Land
A mind-bending jump.
@redbull & that’s how you land yourself in the history books #redbull #givesyouwiiings #bmx #tripleflair #worldfirst #bike
Midnight Music: Psych rock, 2023
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.