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Kevin Holland wraps quickfire D’Arce choke win over Michael Chiesa in massive win – UFC 291 Highlights

Kevin Holland lands first round D'Arce choke win over Michael Chiesa UFC 291 HighlightsSurging welterweight contender, Kevin Holland will likely crack the division top-15 come the release of the official rankings update next week, stopping the returning, Michael Chiesa with an opening round D’Arce choke to open the main card of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Holland, who entered tonight’s scheduled pairing with the returning, Chiesa […]

Kevin Holland lands first round D'Arce choke win over Michael Chiesa UFC 291 Highlights

Surging welterweight contender, Kevin Holland will likely crack the division top-15 come the release of the official rankings update next week, stopping the returning, Michael Chiesa with an opening round D’Arce choke to open the main card of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Holland, who entered tonight’s scheduled pairing with the returning, Chiesa off the back of a dynamic knockout win over veteran Argentine contender, Santiago Ponzinibbio, turned in a one-sided win in his main card opener against the former, showing his striking talent on the feet early and often.

Pressing the returning Ultimate Fighter victor, Chiesa on the feet throughout the opening round for as long as their frame lasted, blasting a knee through the middle during a clinch, Holland managed to wind up on top, wrapping up a D’Arce choke on the Colorado native. And following the win, Holland suggested an impending move back to prior middleweight waters.

Below, catch the highlights from Kevin Holland’s quick win at UFC 291

Kevin Holland offers short notice clash with Jack Della Maddelena at UFC 290, fight Michael Chiesa 3 weeks later

Kevin Holland offers to fight Jack Della Maddelena at UFC 290, fight Michael Chiesa 3 weeks laterWith the highly-touted, Sean Brady forced from a scheduled UFC 290 return next weekend during International Fight Week against the surging, Jack Della Maddalena, Californian striker, Kevin Holland has offered to fight the Australian on a weeks’ notice – before returning to fight his originally-scheduled foe, Michael Chiesa at UFC 291 at the end of […]

Kevin Holland offers to fight Jack Della Maddelena at UFC 290, fight Michael Chiesa 3 weeks later

With the highly-touted, Sean Brady forced from a scheduled UFC 290 return next weekend during International Fight Week against the surging, Jack Della Maddalena, Californian striker, Kevin Holland has offered to fight the Australian on a weeks’ notice – before returning to fight his originally-scheduled foe, Michael Chiesa at UFC 291 at the end of July.

Holland, who snapped a two-fight losing skid to Khamzat Chimaev and former two-time welterweight title chaser, Stephen Thompson, managed to stop Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287 earlier this year, defeating the Argentine veteran with a bizarre third round knockout.

And slated to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 291 at the end of July in Salt Lake City, Utah, Holland takes on the returning Ultimate Fighter alum, Chiesa in a pay-per-view clash.

Kevin Holland makes a stunning offer to fight at both UFC 290 and UFC 291

However, with the aforenoted, Della Maddalena now without an opponent for UFC 290 next week during International Fight Week, due to an injury suffered by the aforenoted, Brady – Holland has stunningly offered to fill-in, and then fight Chiesa at the end of next month.

“Kevin Holland offers a 175 pound catchweight fight with Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 290 WHILE keeping his fight with Michael Chiesa at UFC 291,” ESPN MMA tweeted.” 

14-2 as a professional, the highly-touted, Maddelena has landed three notable wins most recently, defeating the trio of Ramzan Emeev, Danny Roberts, as well as locking up a first round submission win over Randy Brown.

Since his return to the welterweight limit, Holland has racked up three wins and two losses – defeating veteran duo Alex Oliveira and Tim Means with knockout and submission wins, respectively, to go with his UFC 287 knockout of Ponzinibbio. 

UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Odds: Current Favorites For Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, Vera vs. Figueiredo, Ferguson vs. Chiesa, & More

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for Saturday’s lineup. The upcoming event takes place on Saturday, August 3, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main card begins at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT, […]

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UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for Saturday’s lineup.

The upcoming event takes place on Saturday, August 3, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main card begins at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 12 PM ET/9 AM PT.

Topping the lineup will be former interim bantamweight title challenger Cory Sandhagen, who is tasked with getting the better of undefeated Dagestani Umar Nurmagomedov if he’s to successfully defend his spot in the top five and stake his claim for shot at the undisputed gold.

Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see another unbeaten name in action as Sharabutdin Magomedov meets Micha? Oleksiejczuk on short notice, while Marlon Vera looks to revive his bantamweight championship ambitions at the expense of ex-flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo.

Also set to make the walk on Saturday will be the likes of lightweight veteran Tony Ferguson, strawweight submission specialist Mackenzie Dern, and rising light heavyweight contender Azamat Murzakanov.

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov Betting Odds

Listed below are the latest betting odds for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi (as of 8/2), courtesy of DraftKings.

Main Card:

  • Cory Sandhagen (-270) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (+340)
  • Sharabutdin Magomedov (-238) vs. Micha? Oleksiejczuk (+195)
  • Marlon Vera (+120) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (-142)
  • Tony Ferguson (+440) vs. Michael Chiesa (-600)
  • Mackenzie Dern (-118) vs. Loopy Godinez (-102)
  • Joel Álvarez (-166) vs. Elves Brener (+140)

Preliminary Card:

  • Azamat Murzakanov (-218) vs. Alonzo Menifield (+180)
  • Mohammad Yahya (+310) vs. Kaue Fernandes (-395)
  • Shamil Gaziev (-270) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (+220)
  • Guram Kutateladze (-230) vs. Jordan Vucenic (+190)
  • Victoria Dudakova (-175) vs. Sam Hughes (+145)
  • Jai Herbert (-130) vs. Rolando Berdoya (+110)
  • Sedriques Dumas (-130) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (+190)

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Sean Brady vs. Michel Pereira added to UFC San Antonio card on March 25

sean bradyUFC welterweights Sean Brady and Michel Pereira are set to face off on March 25th. It has been announced that Brady and Pereira will join the likes of Holly Holm, Chidi Njokauni, and Maycee Barber on the UFC’s San Antonio, Texas card. Pereira now has the opportunity to break into the UFC’s official top 15, […]

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UFC welterweights Sean Brady and Michel Pereira are set to face off on March 25th.

It has been announced that Brady and Pereira will join the likes of Holly Holm, Chidi Njokauni, and Maycee Barber on the UFC’s San Antonio, Texas card.

Pereira now has the opportunity to break into the UFC’s official top 15, having compiled an impressive five-fight win streak over the likes of Khaos Williams, Andre Fialho, and Niko Price. Pereira’s most recent victory came over the dangerous Santiago Ponzinibbio back in May, and appears to have found his footing in the promotion after a rough start to his UFC career.

As for Sean Brady, the 30-year-old will look to bounce back after his first career loss at the hands of Belal Muhammad at UFC 280. This fight came after 11 months his last and the jump up in class proved too much for the highly touted Brady who would be TKO’d in the second round.

Before the loss, Brady had compiled an impressive run, holding wins over Michael Chiesa and Jake Matthews. The Philadelphia native poses high-level grappling skills and even holds a win over jiu-jitsu legend, Craig Jones, in submission grappling.

The bout is set to be a real clash of styles with Pereira presenting an unorthodox striking style while Brady will likely rely heavily on his grappling skills.

Who do you think will win, Sean Brady or Michel Pereira?

Michael Chiesa Makes Big Comment About Luke Rockhold’s Future

UFC fighter/analyst Michael Chiesa is making a bold prediction about a retired fighter returning next year. It seems that many beloved UFC fighters have decided to walk away from the sport recently. Several longtime fighters and former champions set th…

UFC fighter/analyst Michael Chiesa is making a bold prediction about a retired fighter returning next year. It seems that many beloved UFC fighters have decided to walk away from the sport recently. Several longtime fighters and former champions set their sights on retirement in 2022. As is the way in most sports, the careers of…

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Conor McGregor, Michael Chiesa Settle Lawsuit From Bus Attack

It may have taken some time, but the lawsuit between Michael Chiesa and Conor McGregor has been settled. Chiesa was one of several innocent fighters who became victims of the attack McGregor executed on a UFC bus containing fighters who looked to compe…

It may have taken some time, but the lawsuit between Michael Chiesa and Conor McGregor has been settled. Chiesa was one of several innocent fighters who became victims of the attack McGregor executed on a UFC bus containing fighters who looked to compete at UFC 223. Although he was not the only one to suffer…

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