Kevin Holland didn’t use a lot time to complete Michael Chiesa at UFC 291, however he nonetheless controlled to sing their own praises his lengthy sought-after takedown protection.
In a welterweight bout at the major card at Delta Middle in Salt Lake Town, Holland (25-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) cruised to victory with a D’Arce choke submission of Chiesa (16-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) at 2:39 of Spherical 1.
From the hole bell, Holland got here out competitive. He moved towards Chiesa, who right away backpedaled, apparently uncomfortable at the ft. Chiesa took grasp of Holland and tried a takedown. Holland filled the strive, and a follow-up ahead of they separated.
At distance, Holland leaped in for a knee. Whilst Holland stated after the combat the knee didn’t land, Chiesa dropped to the canvas on all fours. Holland landed on best of his opponent and locked in a D’Arce choke – and were given the faucet.
After the combat, Holland printed intentions to transport again as much as middleweight.
Holland, 30, has received back-to-back fights. In April, he knocked out Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287. Chiesa, 35, has now misplaced 3 in a row. Saturday’s bout was once his first combat since November 2021.
Up to date UFC 291 effects come with:
-
Kevin Holland def. Michael Chiesa by way of submission (D’Arce choke) – Spherical 1, 2:39
-
Gabriel Bonfim def. Trevin Giles by way of submission (guillotine choke) – Spherical 1, 1:13
-
CJ Vergara def. Vinicius Salvador by way of unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
-
Roman Kopylov def. Claudio Ribeiro by way of knockout (head kick) – Spherical 2, 0:33
-
Jake Matthews def. Darrius Flora by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 2, 2:37
-
Uros Medic def. Matthew Semelsberger by way of TKO (elbow, punches) – Spherical 3, 2:36
-
Miranda Maverick def. Priscila Cachoeira by way of submission (armbar) – Spherical 3, 2:11
For extra at the card, consult with MMA Junkie’s tournament hub for UFC 291.
