Kevin Holland’s is focusing on Khamzat Chimaev after UFC Vegas 11 win
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UFC middleweight Kevin Holland spoke out post-fight to Jon Anik after clinching a decision win over Darren Stewart. The fight served as the main card opener at UFC Vegas 11. What’s more, the promotion is gearing up to return to Yas Fight Island after a successful outing in their first outing.
Although Holland didn’t secure a stoppage, he engaged in a lively back-and-forth battle that had fans excited.
Kevin Holland on fighting against Khamzat Chimaev
Holland, 27, won a hard-fought split decision over octagon veteran Darren Stewart to kick off the main card at the UFC Vegas 11. The “Trail Blazer” improved his 2020 record to 3-0.
In his post-fight interview with Jon Anik, Holland said he was willing to run it back with Stewart because the bout was so close. The other option he had in mind was Chimaev, who put away Gerald Meerschaert just 17-seconds into their featured bout. He said if anything happens to Chimaev’s next opponent, he’s willing to step in there with “the rat.”
Holland said, “Man if Demian Maia pulls out and you guys need somebody to fight the rat, I got you guys.”
“He pushed me,” Holland told members of the media backstage at the UFC APEX. Holland stated, “He pushed me and said I was the help. We did start a COVID cleaning business but, goddamn, I don’t work at the hotel. And don’t tell the people you don’t know who I am.”
“If you put your hands on me, you’re eventually going to have to catch it. I’m a professional, so I’ll be professional as much as I can. I don’t want to get kicked out and miss my big payday. You’ve seen Harlem Nights, right? When Eddie Murphy was getting into it with the [woman] and he blew her big toe off? Don’t f*ck with me.”
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