Kevin Holland defeated Vicente Luque at UFC 316, submitting him with a brabo choke in the second round. Post-fight, he expressed a strong belief that Colby Covington would be an easier opponent, labeling Covington the "worst guy" in the welterweight division. Holland aims to focus on his welterweight career rather than fluctuating between weight classes. His victory over Luque marks his second consecutive win, while Covington is struggling with recent losses in his fights, underscoring a shift in Holland's competitive trajectory.
Kevin Holland stated that he believes Colby Covington will be an easier match-up than Vicente Luque while expressing his intent to continue competing at welterweight.
After submitting Vicente Luque, Holland stated, 'Colby Covington, man, you're the worst guy in the welterweight division, and I like beating up on sorry people.'
In explaining his decision to stay at welterweight, Holland emphasized, 'I'd like to keep building myself at 170 pounds, I love [185] but me, I'm professional these days.'
Holland has now won back-to-back fights against Luque and Gunnar Nelson, while Covington has seen a slide in performance recently, losing three of his last four.
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