Kevin Holland ready to push Khamzat Chimaev for five rounds at
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Megan Olivi interviews Kevin Holland after the UFC 279 ceremonial weigh-ins as they discuss Holland now fighting Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event that is scheduled for five rounds.
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Gotta love this guy. Saving lives outside of the cage and saving cards for us fans
Unfortunately he’s getting annihilated
That was a spot-on comment
You nailed it brother
And without his pants!!
💯
I’m so happy for Nate. This seems like a way more honorable fight for either Tony or Nate to retire off of.
Yea, truly legendary fight.
I'd honestly love both to have a 5 round war I don't care who gets the W. But at the end both drop the gloves
Ufc needs to always match veterans with other veterans, hate seeing OGs fed to young killers.
I totally agree! I was happy for Tony and Nate....to me, it makes the card better!
NAte not retiring . Why should he ? He got alot left he says
“I started smoking weed at an early age, I don’t have any emotions” 😂😂 what a legend
What does that mean? Does weed take away your emotions? I thought it was supposed to make you happy
Yes it makes u emotionless
@@lordknows408 if you’ve smoked everyday for years it will definitely make you slower and kill your motivation bc you’re always in a state of chill and comfort
@@lordknows408 it decreases testosterone
@@lordknows408 it makes u more emotionless when u are sober but sometimes people are like that when their high also
I want to see Li being recognized for being an absolute trooper he saved the cards he made it possible, never had an easy match up but is always game for it
Also fighting someone who weighed in 10lbs over him...so done a weight cut and also fighting someone 10lbs above...absolute nutter!
@@sitefms Exactly! Always smiling, never a bad thing to say to anybody, never once an easy match up..Wish the UFC would do him a solid and promote him more like interview and exposure
@@zakikong3210 hopefully he wins and can wear that suit at the post fight presser...deserves to show off that fly look...mad how the turn I events has made certain people shine...I actuslly think one of the biggest loosers is Rodriguez as he's not being spoken about as the person accepting on short notice etc...
@@sitefms Yup, unfortunate for Rodriguez, step up last minute(recomendable) but deemed as the favourite because of difference in weight so nobody at all is talking about him🤣 he must be thinking this is a low risk low reward fight for him😅..I feel Li is like the second coming of an aging Donald Cerrone, always willing but always falls short to a live opponent
@@zakikong3210 yea that's definitely why...he's already 10lbs heavier so seen as the favourite to win...he's only had a change of opponent whereas lis had change and weight disadvantage
THE FACT HE DEMANDED 5 ROUNDS SAYS ALOT ABOUT THIS MAN
smart man makes smart decisions even when the odds are against him
Thats the best way to beat chimaev. He has cardio issues
Yeah, he is a moron. It won't last 5 rounds but if it does then he'll still get destroyed
@@jjjyli686 That was only because of Covid recovery, it's been the same for many athletes. It probably isn't an issue any more
@@thekillers1stfan The Chechen Chicken has no gas we will see
Kevin Holland just became a huge star in the UFC for making this decision. I’m a FAN now. You just changed your life dude. You’re going to make so much more money going forward.
Oh he’s getting paid for this fight aswell he even told Chimaev thanks for making me rich
@@PoopythePlumber It's Co-Main they don't paid as much as you'd think
Unless he loses… then he’s not going to make as much money going forward. You take a lot now to make up for the most likely L.
@@robb5828 bruh it’s a late change of opponent plus a wrestler, holland would be asking them to pay him well or he won’t fight him. He will be getting a lot of money trust me
@@OfficerPapi they probably locked in a payment win or lose for taking this
Kevin is one of the few guys constantly giving good interviews. Actually answers the questions well and has charm and some jokes.
I agree. Most guys don’t bother answering the questions and just talk about themselves.
love the homage to Cowboy Cerrone
@Mohamed the guy his problem is his language barrier sometimes he doesn’t know how to respond in English so he talks about smashing
Love Kevin man. Always stands his ground. And always honest. Real guy.
I don’t see how anyone couldn’t like him. He’s such a nice and funny dude
KEVIN HOLLAND LETS GOOOOOO!!!
Please win
Hahaha didn't even land a blow
Holland has no chance of surviving that. We found out today that Holland does indeed have a black belt in kung fu fighting instead of jiu jitsu
Kevin Holland took Marvin Vettori, Santos, and now Khazmat on short notice. Respect
Real G moves...!
He needs money for his fam
@@ahmadafandi7740 He def is getting paid I hope he tried to get some of the PPV shares because he def deservers it!
I forgot ab that ..I hope he surprises us
Kevin Holland is a real G! Only wanted this fight if it was 5 rounds RESPECT
He thinks Khamzat’s gonna gas out and the knockout opportunity will present itself in the late rounds
@@Amzyy exactly what I was thinking as well.
@@Amzyy I’m hoping he gets to the 4th in this one
it being 5 rounds actually increases Holland's chances of winning. now cumshot can possibly gas out
5 rounds = more money
"And when the world needed him most he returned" 😔
Kevin may not be the hero we deserve, but he's the hero we need.
SMESHED
@@gg-pu5jx could still be Jesus tho
He got Smeshed though
"Everybody's kung fu fighting." Love that he worked that in. How can you not like this guy.
Holland has no chance of surviving that. We found out today that Holland does indeed have a black belt in kung fu fighting instead of jiu jitsu
honestly,. this interview just made me a fan. It's hard not to respect someone who's actually self aware and real. Good luck Kev, rooting for you now :)
well said
Feel the same 100% rooting for him seems really cool
Real? Dude literally talks like an actor making a bad joke
@@stephenr80 not really. he seems genuine
@@stephenr80 I find it hard to take people seriously when they act like they're the best fighter in the world. Most of them do this, and it's really dumb. Granted, confidence is important in the fight game but it's nice to see a less delusional guy like Holland. People like masvidal that front like their the GOAT just make me laugh
Holland and Khamzat were the two most busy and entertaining fighters during the pandemic. Super excited to see these two warriors go at it.
2020 UNDEFEATED MVPs
It will be a boring fight on the ground.
@@donramon6770 Name 1 Khamzat fight that has ever been boring on the ground? There's little chance it happens here.
@@donramon6770 it will not be a boring fight on the ground
@@22keebo khamzat will finish him real quick in 2 rounds
His energy went from "killer" to "hey everyone let's just have fun" real quick 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
After seeing this interview Kevin Holland has just became my favorite MMA fighter ...what a great attitude
LOL how can you not love this dude? Rooting for him ALL THE WAY. GO KEVIN!
khamzat would punishd him like a good owner would...
@@whiterabbit0101 Re re.
@@achiever7868 what did i tell u. give me my money!
Being yourself in this world is like being a G already and Kevin Holland is the definition of being yourself, coolest fighter in the ufc period.
Indeed.
Hard not to like this guy. Love to see him get the W.
alongside Oliviera
Who wouldn't you be yourself though,I'm confused?!!!🤔🤔🤔🤔
He is fake.
Lmao man said 5 rounds
I highly appreciate Kevin’s courage he is a good human being both inside and outside the octagon courageous man
🪦
I've never wanted Kevin to win as much as I do now.
hes already accepted defeat lol he just happy he getting paid
He knows he’s gonna lose
@@vancouverrrr commoner mindset
So raise your hand if your on Cumshots nuts. I was just saying I WANT KEVIN HOLLAND TO WIN. That is all. America Mthfks 🇺🇲 🇺🇸
Same man and I was a khamzat fan 24 hours ago
You can tell he is nervous about Chimaev but all the respect for taking the challenge
He’s excited and happy.
I think Kevin is the ultimate showman and he always wants to have fun and entertain. Marvin and Brunson kinda wrote the blue print on how to beat him and I expect Khamzat to do the same.
Fvckin G move...!
@@cody3335 he happy about the money but not about the beat up.
It’s the weight Kevin was preparing for 170
Kevin is an absolute star. Love this guys attitude and he’s always down for it. Honest when he needs to be, I think he’s a genuine dude. Fan favourite.
At least his interview lasted longer than the actual fight (2:13) 😬
Class act Kevin! MMA needs more professionals like you!
I love Kevin.. I lowkey root for him even tho I am from same country and even same gym as Khamzat (before he joined tho).
He is so funny... but man, he really gotta do something about his hairstyle. That is the ugliest hairstyle I have seen, looking like Flavor Flaves crackbaby hair
Loved Kevin before this card and now I love him even more. Let’s get it!
He gonna get worked
So you double love this man now, Is what you're saying?
@@trollmctrollmcface7411 username checks out
i'd love to see kevin make khamzat quit, then i'd triple quadruple love him
Okay PC I see ya
Gotta love that guy seriously. Always means business, steps up to any sort of challenge and is entertaining both on the mic and inside the cage. Employee of the year lfmao
Everyone of these guys steps up to pretty much any challenge, that’s why ufc is based on a challenge system
Im now a k Holland fan. We thank the gods this sport still has genuine fighters.
Mad props to Kevin Holland. He’s the WW equivalent of Dan Hooker, a tough, likeable fighter taking on the biggest killer in the division when nobody else would. Total BMF, hope he fares well🔥
Biggest killer? He didnt "kill" any big name yet. Calm down
@@Feelingzify jacare
@@Feelingzify He said TAKING ON the biggest killer. Learn to read
He’s like Jamie Jameson too
@@Feelingzify Jacare was a strikeforce champ wym?
Dude fought a prime, pre-knee injury Santos on short notice. Now he's fighting another stone cold killer, Chimaev, on one day's notice. There are guys who say anyone, anywhere, anytime. Holland actually does it. Respect. That said, Chimaev despite the weight cut fiasco already is booked as a 6-to-1 favorite. Nightmare matchup for Holland. Likely to end with Holland choked out into the ghost club. But Chimaev really fumbled the ball. Beating Holland is not even half as valuable to Chimaev as the easy win over Nate would have been.
Tbf to Kevin I don’t think khamzat has fought someone as unique as Kevin. That length and agility may really give khamzat problems on the feet and who knows maybe khamzat is the guy Kevin finally learns how to get up from bottom on. Hes not bad when he’s on the ground he’s just really bad at being able to get up. If khamzat decides to stand and bang at all like he did in the Gilbert fight then he can definitely get rocked. I’d personally say this fight is a toss up because Holland is just a naturally bigger guy whose been dominated by guys bigger than khamzat at 185(Brunson, vettori) not really the ones at 170. Khamzat is kind of a tiny middleweight so maybe Holland doesn’t get moved like most of us think.
I swear every few weeks that pass my respect for Kevin flies up. He's really that dude, idc what anyone says about the guy
@@ctay7216 you’re on point ! The only thing that makes it 50/50 for me is the choking part of it cause for sure it’s a treat. But if he can’t stop the take downs he can do some serious damage especially going for 5 rounds
@@ctay7216 agreed Kevin is unique and has very good fight iq and instincts if you watch the santos fight he was written off and he looked amazing in there
Chimaev destroys Holland and silences BLM once and for all
1: humble
2:super hero
3:underrated
4:pays homage
5:keeps company happy
6:keeps gaining fans on the daily
Can you guys keep it going?
What a legend Kevin is. I've always liked him but him taking this fight on notice man I'm rooting for him like I've never rooted for anyone else before.
Lol couldn't even land a punch 🤣🤣
Lol
Props to Kevin hope he puts him in the shadow realm
That lip of Khumshot’s gonna get busted up real good that’s for sure
He will send him to super Mario world if he connects with a good shot
Realm*
@@STONETOAD316 he’s gonna her rag dolled realistically
Not likely
I could definitely see Kevin Holland working the desk as a commentator or something like that for UFC in a couple years lmao
I'm fine with that, but let's say 5-10, we want more ring years first !!! Kev gonna end up with a belt at 170/185 watch and see
Smashed
This didn't age too well. Didn't even last 2 minutes. Khamzat is just on another level.
Throughout the pandemic Holland fought more than anyone. Respect Kevin!
Kevin has been fun to watch these last couple years man, I'm excited for him
Yeah when he went on that little nasty win streak of like 4 or 5 straight during the pan that was dope
He’s a beast I remember when he knocked out a guy off his back ,hope he wins with all my heart don’t like that bumzat
@@jacobwalters5341 that "guy" is former Strikeforce champ and multiple Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Jacare Souza. Have some respect, when Jacare and Yoel went on their runs everyone was ducking them. Michael Bisping ducked both of them so hard he nearly became the world hide and seek champion. Also Jacare beat Randy Couture in a grappling match, prime Jacare was one of the best Middleweight fighters ever.
@@bzilla1090 bro prime jacare was legit one of the best and scariest middleweights ever. What’s even worse about Yoel too is bro was older then tony and Nate are now when he was smashing everyone.
Straight up G and we better recognize and give him the continuous love he deserves. Not just this weekend, from now on.
yup!
💯💯
He knows he’s gonna lose I bet Khamzat finishes him in 30 seconds
@@tinytattoomike7943 nah I bet it goes the distance, at least 3 rounds
@@paidinfull5950 nah
How do you not love this dude for real. Just sends it every single time
That hommage to Cowboy though. Unexpected
It would be a hard match up for him at the best of times but he's been training for a striker his whole camp, which makes it even more difficult. No matter what happens he deserves respect for taking a last minute fight against someone who is most skilled in his weakest area.
Kevin Holland gained fans today
@@madbroxxx many of them.
I really hope Khamzat gets crushed my Kevin “The BBC” Holland! Make him feel that PURPLE TIP that will make him quit! Everyone will see Khamzah get his rubberband bootie ripped! King BBC vs The Asia Minor Dinky! Khamzat will be Khumshot! And will take a knee to the BBC like Tom Aspinall
@@madbroxxx and he’s gaining an L tomorrow lol
@@t-raw4316 your message made no sense lol. They said fans not a W.
Thank Chimaev for missing weight and making the card so much better.
"Anywhere, anytime" there you go Holland! Good luck brother
Big respect to all six fighters to take on the last minute fights.. all matches are evenly matched..
This guy deserves all the Love, much respect! USA
The last 24 hours I've really started rocking with Holland, hope he somehow wins tomorrow
Me too, That was a real G move...! respect.
I don't think 5 rounds will improve the result. Chimaev and Gilbert had an extremely active 3 round fight, throwing almost nonstop.
Unfortunately he is fcked
Let's go Kevin! Massive respect 🙌
First time hearing Holland, what a genuine guy 👏🏻
What?! How? All he literally talks all the time lol. My favorite fighter
Kevin knows he’s up against it but I have a feeling he’s gonna pull it off and land a clean one. Gilbert almost put Khamzat out...
He clipped him but he wasn’t almost out that’s just wishful thinking on your part and mine to I hope Holland lands something
yeah and gilbert has serious power and landed flush overhand right the jaw and put khamzat only on 1 knee. khamzat is going to bat him wihin a minitue or 2
@@PoopythePlumber Bro landed face first💀
I agree, I think this is a very winnable fight for Kevin, after seeing Khamzat's last fight.
Holland striking is way better than burns so I hope he gets the KO
"I started smoking pot at an early age -- I don't have any emotions anymore" 😂😂Kevin's the man
Legend
What a legend. He smokes pot. So cool bro.
What a cool guy.
Hes not confident in beating chimaev. Hes so honest. What a guy what a giy
Now it all makes sense.
All talk no action
Well that didn’t go as planned.
The way Kevin Holland smiles..
Looks like someone's definitely getting paid
We gettin' PAID...!
He deserves it, saved the PPV buys by keeping Khamzat in the card
kevin is a legend, if he can put khamzat to sleep i dont think i will ever stop smiling
Fr idk why but now I feel some type of way about cumshot .. really sucks
Keep dreaming 🤣🤣
Sure Kevin gonna put Khamzat to sleep only if Khamzat gonna try to bang as tried it with Burns last fight n ll be so happy!!!
For real i wanna see him sleep
You better stop already!!!
Oh Kevin, u didn't even lasted for 3minutes.
This aged like fine milk.
Wow he is the MAN!!! " My family is scared cuz they know I can't wrestle but they needed someone and I'm getting paid" what a legend!!!
Kevin Holland would have got KOed by D Rod...they should let Nate fight a fat Khamzat,,Nate says he is down to fight Francis ,,so why cant he still fight Khamzat
@@rdrd9676 Kevin was going to work Drod you crazy
Dana gave him the bag. He looks happy af 🤣
@@rdrd9676 Nate would've died against a bigger stronger Khamzat...You crazy
@@biggusdickus9000 bigger Khamzat means he gasses out even faster..Khamzat only had 2 strong rounds against Burns..Nate could have still beat him in late rounds
Dudes a legend and a real fighter I love it mad respect
gotta love this guy! He deserves serious credit for this
This didn't end well lol. shame I was rootin for the man
Kev knows he barely stands a chance with the wrestling difference 😫 but he's keeping it so cool and still accepted so respect 🐐
haha when she asked him about his jiujitsu going against him u can tell hes like aaah
I wonder if khamzat would stand up with him. because Wrestling is not gangster😆
"We'll have fun for 5" thank you Kevin Holland thank you!!!
0.02% Chance it goes 5 or even 2
Thank you for stepping up and getting all us pumped!
Who else come to see this after the 1st round defeat
Kevin is a good dude, humble and keeps it real
SO much respect to Kev Holland !! i hope he does well...
How can you not love this guy?
Great opportunity for Holland financially and for his legacy and future and he took it, much respect
He'll ya wish this man the absolute best. Living legend. Salute
Thanks to him stepping up hes just went and got a whole new fanbase from 209. Look forward to the new match ups
And up till now i did not believe you got finished..Never!! Because immediately the fight started, i was out to open the door for my home boy only to see Nate Diaz and Ferguson fighting.
what does that mean 😂
@@dhruvyadav7715 😂😂A quick finish!
It won’t be an easy fight for Khamzat, Kevin can def KO him too. Especially in the later rounds I like his chances a ton.
You act like chimaev doesn’t have KO power as well lol
@@Josemunoz-hi9nh Based off what? His KO against Gerald Mershit the journeyman? 😂
Holland is better on the feet but Khamzat is a better wrestler. It’s a coin toss, but either way they got beef and the crowd is going to be loud af 🔥
Yup. Holland is a way harder fight than Diaz is.
Definitely not going above 2 rounds !!! Khamzat will make to keep some fans if he has some left
I truly hope Holland lays out Kumshot
If they keep it on the feet he got the chance but I feel like this gone be a wrestle match
Nicest guy ever. He doesnt need to prove how bad he is to be accepted. A true fighter.
This dude is so chill.
holland is rapidly becoming one of my favorite fighters to watch, this dude always brings the show fr
Love Kevin Holland. No BS just real talk...and he backs it up too!
This dude is one of my favorite fighters in the game I’m so happy for this dude he’s going to get PAID!
Props to Kevin and also the relaxed interviewer
Kevin Holland will start a podcast inside the octagon from his back.
He hit us with the kung foo fighting line again🤣
Forget about those fighters once, it takes a lot of guts to stand there and ask questions but this women's professionalism makes it easy and more entertaining to watch... Keep up the good work lady 👍
Meg O is a super OG, best in the game !!!
Like most Americans
Mostly talk
Kevin is awesome. Looking forward to watching a great fight tomorrow!
He's deserving of all the love he's getting.
first time meeting holland and already a fan wish him good luck in th efuture
5 rounds 🤣🤣more like 30sec
I think this fight has the making to become a trilogy. Would’ve loved to see the build up and pressers with these two
i think theres going to be a KO an not from Holland...
@@KK-lg8uz I’ll admit he looks a bit shook up here but this dude isn’t a few fights in. Wouldn’t be his first co-main and he just came off the stage from the face off.
Khamzat gonna grind him out worse than Brunson. Rooting for Kevin tho
Khamzat will dump him on his head ,them choke him out
nah i dont think so. you have to remember the 185ers that controlled him were bigger than him. him and khamzat are the same size. plus khamzat actually advances positions on the ground unlike brunson which will give holland openings
@@jfleming6870 opening to get up and slammed back down again? Khamzat aint Jacare ,,he is young and unbeaten and a wrecking machine,,he wont give Kevin a chance to strike..he will win first round easy
@@rdrd9676 nate beat em. He forfeited
love this guy, Let's go Holland!!!!!
I've always loved Kevin Holland man.. positive attitude.
Holland KO from his back like he did to Jacare!
I'm a huge jacare fan and that was a brutal knockout....
I hope he wins this one too. Only a fool would count him out
Lmao I love this dudes energy 🙌🏽 hope he does well
This aged well.
he's got a rereshingly chill attitude.
Love the attitude of this dude. Hope he gets it done but you never know. Should be a good fight!
Literally anywhere anyone anyplace! Kevin Holland is a gem!
Absolute legend...somehow I've found myself liking him more than I already did...
honestly, kevin holland is the real G here. always there to fight whoever whenever as backup or short notice.
So is the leech
And whatever happens… he SMILES!🙂
I've been a Kevin Holland fan for a few years now so it's amazing seeing him get a lot more recognition and respect!! He truly deserves it. Humble and funny af. Dude is a class act. Cumshot is definitely going to have his hands full but then again so is Kevin. Should be an amazing fight
Хамзат принадлежит кавказской расе! Может у вас там называют друг друга камшотами? Случайно ты не фуфлыжник?
@@nev1068 hes calling him cumshot because thats what his name sounds like you idiot
I'll be back here when Chimaev trainwrecks him. He ain't ready for borz
@@jacobhightower614 look everybody khamzats dong strap🙄
@@jacobhightower614 you mean the fighter who missed weight by 8 pounds? Win or lose he’s not gonna live that down. Embarrassing.