Kevin Holland reacts after fan calls UFC 307 card "mid"
UFC fighter Kevin Holland recently shared the UFC 307 main card lineup on his Instagram and didn't appreciate a fan calling it "mid."
Holland is set to face Roman Dolidze at UFC 307 on Oct. 5. Hoping to heighten the anticipation for his return, the 'Trailblazer' posted the main card lineup on Instagram.
The card has been lauded for its star power ever since Dana White announced the fiery matchups. The card will feature the likes of Hall of Famer Jose Aldo, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, knockout artist Joaquin Buckley, former champion Aljamain Sterling, two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison, and 205-pound kingpin Alex Pereira.
Proving the cliché that you can never please everyone, however, one user commented that the card is mediocre and the hype unjustified, to which 'Big Mouth' replied:
Initially, the 31-year-old was booked to fight Chris Curtis, but 'The Action Man' had to withdraw due to a foot fracture. Georgia's Dolidze will replace the American to face Holland in Salt Lake City.
Dolidze will be looking to make a statement, as a victory over 'Trailblazer' could potentially skyrocket his career.
Kevin Holland replied to another fan who criticized the lack of excitement in his fights
Kevin Holland has had his share of run-ins with the MMA community. He is not the only fighter to have been targeted by fans on the internet. In general, the more popular a fighter, the more criticism he or she is expected to face.
Holland simply does not shy away from responding. Being a mixed martial arts star has not stopped 'Big Mouth' from confronting fans, who often punch far above their weight with unwarranted criticism.
Recently, on the 31-year-old's Instagram post, a fan claimed his fighting style lacked killer instinct, to which 'Trailblazer' replied by reminding the fan that his past results have been nothing but exciting:
"idk that guys last arm was out there chiesa almost went to bed and the guy before that was koed with a.....this casual"
Kevin Holland (26-11-0) has been exceptionally busy, as he's had nine fights in just over two years. During this period, his only losses came at the hands of Michael 'Venom' Page, Jack Della Maddalena, Thompson, and Khamzat Chimaev, which only underlines the frantic activity of the American.