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Kevin Holland scores highlight-Reel knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio – UFC 287 Highlights

Kevin HollandKevin Holland got back into the win column in a big way on Saturday night during the UFC 287 main card. Emanating from Miami-Dade Arena, Kevin Holland delivered another memorable performance that ended with him scoring a highlight-reel-worthy knockout of his Argentinian opponent, Santiago Ponzinibbio. Throughout the first two rounds, Holland took a much more […]

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Kevin Holland got back into the win column in a big way on Saturday night during the UFC 287 main card.

Emanating from Miami-Dade Arena, Kevin Holland delivered another memorable performance that ended with him scoring a highlight-reel-worthy knockout of his Argentinian opponent, Santiago Ponzinibbio. Throughout the first two rounds, Holland took a much more measured approach, opting to utilize his length and reach advantage. To combat that, Ponzinibbio brilliantly attacked the lead leg of Holland in an effort to disrupt his movement.

The strategy worked well for Ponzinibbio throughout the first 13 minutes of the contest. With less than two minutes to go in the bout, Ponzinibbio threw another calf kick that was caught by Holland. Taking his opponent off balance, Holland uncorked a massive left hand that caught Ponzinibbio clean and immediately rendered him unconscious. Before he could do any further damage, the referee stepped in, calling for the stoppage.

Ponzinibbio protested the stoppage, but the replay clearly showed that his lights were out as he crashed face-first to the canvas.

Official Result: Kevin Holland def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via KO (strikes) at 3:16 of Round 3

Check Out Highlights From Kevin Holland vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287 Below:

Report – Jorge Masvidal, Kevin Holland involved in altercation following UFC 287 weigh-In

Jorge Masvidal involved in another altercation weigh in UFC 287 Kevin HollandFollowing an earlier skirmish at the fighter hotel ahead of UFC 287, welterweight contenders, Jorge Masvidal, and Kevin Holland were once more separated following official weigh-ins, and corralled by coaches and officials. Both featuring on this weekend’s UFC 287 card in Miami, Florida – hometown favorite and two-time title challenger, Masvidal returns to the Octagon […]

Jorge Masvidal involved in another altercation weigh in UFC 287 Kevin Holland

Following an earlier skirmish at the fighter hotel ahead of UFC 287, welterweight contenders, Jorge Masvidal, and Kevin Holland were once more separated following official weigh-ins, and corralled by coaches and officials.

Both featuring on this weekend’s UFC 287 card in Miami, Florida – hometown favorite and two-time title challenger, Masvidal returns to the Octagon in a showdown against Gilbert Burns.

As for Riverside striker, Holland, the contender returns to the ‘Sunshine State’ for his second consecutive fight, taking on Argentine veteran, Santiago Ponzinibbio.

Earlier this week, footage emerged of both Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal engaging in an altercation and verbal back-and-forth at the fighter hotel, with security officials keeping the two at distance.

And following last night’s ceremonial weigh-ins, it appears the two were involved in somewhat of an altercation again.

In footage captured by TMZ Sports, Jorge Masvidal and Holland are kept separated by coaches and bystanders on the streets of Miami, with the former attempting to engage with the Californian, despite the best efforts of his team to keep him under wraps. 

Speaking with the outlet, Holland’s manager, Oren Hodak explained how his client said, “sup, baby girl” to Masvidal – resulting in both this latest altercation and the earlier scuffle at the fighter hotel on Wednesday.

Jorge Masvidal has been sidelined for over a year 

Without a win in his last three straight Octagon outings, Masvidal most recently dropped a unanimous decision loss to Colby Covington at UFC 272 back in March of last year.

As for Holland, the former middleweight contender headlined UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December of last year, suffering a fourth round TKO loss to former title challenger and common-opponent, Stephen Thompson.

UFC 287 takes place at the Miami-Dade Center in Miami, Florida – with an undisputed middleweight championship rematch between, champion, Alex Pereira – and former titleholder, Israel Adesanya taking headlining honors.

Jorge Masvidal Has Altercation with Kevin Holland Outside of UFC 287 Weigh-In

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland aren’t even fighting each other at UFC 287, but they have reportedly been in multiple altercations leading up to Saturday’s…

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland aren’t even fighting each other at UFC 287, but they have reportedly been in multiple altercations leading up to Saturday’s…

Coach details Kevin Holland, Jorge Masvidal scuffle: ‘Sucker punching people didn’t sit right in his spirit’

Kevin HollandKevin Holland’s striking coach, Durwyn Lamb, shared insight into what caused the altercation between Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal. On Wednesday afternoon, footage emerged online showing Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal engaging in a war of words in a Miami hotel lobby as they were taking part in the afternoon’s UFC 287 media day. Holland […]

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Kevin Holland’s striking coach, Durwyn Lamb, shared insight into what caused the altercation between Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal.

On Wednesday afternoon, footage emerged online showing Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal engaging in a war of words in a Miami hotel lobby as they were taking part in the afternoon’s UFC 287 media day. Holland made reference to the incident in an Instagram post but did not provide any details as to what caused the spat.

In an interview with InsideFighting, Kevin Holland’s striking coach Durwyn Lamb shed some light on the scuffle.

“I don’t know much about it. I just know that they did run into each other and there were some words exchanged,” Lamb said. “I think the background that Kevin actually kind of liked Masvidal before that, but I think what happened was that [Kevin] didn’t like the sucker punch deal with the Leon [Edwards] stuff.

“He didn’t like the stuff with Colby Covington and it just kind of rubbed the wrong way so it kinda changes view of him. That’s kinda how that started. Some words exchanged online. Here and there, back and forth and they just ran into each other.”

Kevin Holland Doesn’t Approve of Jorge Masvidal Sucker Punching People

As most MMA fans are aware, Jorge Masvidal is currently awaiting a criminal trial scheduled to get underway next month. ‘Gamebred’ allegedly attacked former friend turned bitter rival Colby Covington outside of a Miami steakhouse in March 2022, just weeks removed from their UFC 272 bout. Three years prior, Masvidal was involved in another incident with Leon Edwards backstage following an event in London. It was there that Masvidal delivered a series of backstage strikes that he later dubbed a ‘three-piece and a soda.’

“[Kevin] didn’t like that persona and the way he was kind of carrying himself like on some G stuff so it was kind of like, he didn’t like that,” Lamb continued. “Kind of almost a bully type of thing and he didn’t feel like that was cool.

“Sucker punching people like that, it didn’t sit right in his spirit. One thing about Kevin, he’s not shy about what he feels and what he says. What he feels is what he’s gonna say.”

Kevin Holland will look to get back in the win column at UFC 287 after dropping back-to-back bouts against Khamzat Chimaev and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. He’ll be tasked with taking on Argentinian striker Santiago Ponzinibbio. Jorge Masvidal will compete on the same card, stepping into the spotlight for a co-main event clash with No. 5 ranked welterweight contender Gilbert Burns.

Report – Jorge Masvidal involved in altercation with Kevin Holland at fighter hotel ahead of UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal involved altercation with Kevin Holland hotel lobby UFC 287Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were reportedly involved in an altercation ahead of their respective UFC 287 bouts on Saturday night. Twitter user @BarryMacokner94 posted a video clip showing the two outspoken fan favorites being separated during a verbal spat just days away from their returns to the Octagon. According to the individual that captured […]

Jorge Masvidal involved altercation with Kevin Holland hotel lobby UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were reportedly involved in an altercation ahead of their respective UFC 287 bouts on Saturday night.

Twitter user @BarryMacokner94 posted a video clip showing the two outspoken fan favorites being separated during a verbal spat just days away from their returns to the Octagon.

According to the individual that captured the footage, things got much worse than what we can see in the above clip. “Argument lmao sh*t was intense in person,” the uploader tweeted. “I didn’t film the end but it got worse.”

Kevin Holland Addressed the Altercation with Jorge Masvidal on Instagram

Before footage of the incident emerged online, Kevin Holland addressed the confrontation and suggested that the UFC would probably switch up his opponent again, a reference to the UFC 279 change-up that saw him go from fighting Daniel Rodriguez to Khamzat Chimaev after things got physical between the two during a media event.

“Let me just go ahead and say it, that video’s going to come out, and then they’re probably going to do an opponent change again! F*ck!” Holland said on Instagram.

What exactly caused things to escalate is unknown at this time, but this is not the first time that Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal have been involved in situations like this. Two months removed from his backstage incident with Khamzat Chimaev, Holland got into it with the former UFC welterweight champion backstage at UFC 281.

Masvidal is no stranger to controversy himself. ‘Gamebred’ is scheduled to face a criminal trial next month for an alleged assault on former friend turned bitter rival Colby Covington. Masvidal reportedly attacked Covington outside of a Miami steakhouse in March 2022.

Report – Jorge Masvidal involved in altercation with Kevin Holland at fighter hotel ahead of UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal involved altercation with Kevin Holland hotel lobby UFC 287Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were reportedly involved in an altercation ahead of their respective UFC 287 bouts on Saturday night. Twitter user @BarryMacokner94 posted a video clip showing the two outspoken fan favorites being separated during a verbal spat just days away from their returns to the Octagon. According to the individual that captured […]

Jorge Masvidal involved altercation with Kevin Holland hotel lobby UFC 287

Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were reportedly involved in an altercation ahead of their respective UFC 287 bouts on Saturday night.

Twitter user @BarryMacokner94 posted a video clip showing the two outspoken fan favorites being separated during a verbal spat just days away from their returns to the Octagon.

According to the individual that captured the footage, things got much worse than what we can see in the above clip. “Argument lmao sh*t was intense in person,” the uploader tweeted. “I didn’t film the end but it got worse.”

Kevin Holland Addressed the Altercation with Jorge Masvidal on Instagram

Before footage of the incident emerged online, Kevin Holland addressed the confrontation and suggested that the UFC would probably switch up his opponent again, a reference to the UFC 279 change-up that saw him go from fighting Daniel Rodriguez to Khamzat Chimaev after things got physical between the two during a media event.

“Let me just go ahead and say it, that video’s going to come out, and then they’re probably going to do an opponent change again! F*ck!” Holland said on Instagram.

What exactly caused things to escalate is unknown at this time, but this is not the first time that Kevin Holland and Jorge Masvidal have been involved in situations like this. Two months removed from his backstage incident with Khamzat Chimaev, Holland got into it with the former UFC welterweight champion backstage at UFC 281.

Masvidal is no stranger to controversy himself. ‘Gamebred’ is scheduled to face a criminal trial next month for an alleged assault on former friend turned bitter rival Colby Covington. Masvidal reportedly attacked Covington outside of a Miami steakhouse in March 2022.