5 fights that could be next for Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland is one of the UFC's rising stars. He is an exciting action fighter with devastating punching power and 16 wins by knockout. For years, 'Trailblazer' plied his trade at both welterweight and middleweight. However, prior to his recent return to the welterweight division, Holland spent most of his UFC career facing middleweights.
While he performed admirably, his lanky build rendered him undersized against the larger middleweights, leading to lopsided losses to Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori. He was neither submitted nor knocked out, but he was easily controlled on the ground, prompting Holland to reinforce his wrestling by spending time at AKA training with Daniel Cormier.
However, 'Trailblazer' has since returned to the welterweight division and is now on a 2 fight win streak over Alex Oliveira and Tim Means. While Kevin Holland is currently ranked outside the welterweight top 15, his improved defensive grappling and thundering knockout power render him a threat to any foe.
In his new division, there are plenty of opponents against whom Holland can test his skills. This list compiles 5 ideal opponents for Kevin Holland's next welterweight bout.
#5. Michel Pereira
Michel Pereira is one of the welterweight division's resident wild men. He is well-known for his dazzling, high-octane offensive striking in the octagon, where his chaotic fighting style even sees him backflip into his opponent's guard.
Pereira is an exciting sight every time he steps into the cage, and given his current ranking as the #15 welterweight in the world, he would serve as an ideal opponent for Kevin Holland if the latter wishes to establish himself in the top 15 of the division.
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A fight between the two would act as a good stepping stone for 'Trailblazer' on his return to the 170lb division. Furthermore, the bout is guaranteed to entertain fight fans around the world and is a versatile matchup capable of being the main event of a Fight Night card or an important fight to help stack the main card of a future pay-per-view event.