UFC 299 was a star-studded affair. Many famous names took on newer UFC fighters. Kevin Holland took on the challenge of fighting Michael Venom Page but unfortunately for Holland he lost to the former Bellator star. Holland is a stellar striker with decent grappling abilities. After his loss Daniel Cormier gave his take on who he thinks should Kevin should take on as his next opponent.
Daniel Cormier gives his two cents on Kevin Holland’s next war
Everybody was well aware that Michael Venom Page was not going to be a walk in the park. He out struck UFC veteran Kevin Holland handing him a defeat in this month’s pay-per-view event. Page’s uncanny and unconventional stance and style turned out to be a nightmare for Kevin. Daniel Cormier had an interesting pick as Holland’s next opponent. He said,
I want to see him fight Neil Magny. I think after you fight all these high level fights, I mean. Remember he stood up to fight Chimaev on a day’s notice. He fought MVP on his way over here. I think Neil Magny has more wins in the welterweight division than anyone. So would like to see Kevin Holland to get an opportunity to fight Neil Magny. So both are coming off losses and both the guys need something positive to push them forward in a very loaded welterweight division
Seems like Daniel Cormier made up his mind on who should Kevin Holland fight next. The UFC Hall of Famer picked veteran Neil Magny for Kevin. Cormier elaborated that Holland has always been game for fighting any opponent irrespective of the stature or the fighting style of his rival. Magny is also coming off a loss and Daniel would love to see both the guys scrap against each other in a three round bout.
MVP handed the former fighter of the year his third loss in his last five bouts and his second consecutive loss. It’ll be an absolutely uphill battle to etch his name once again amongst the elite in the loaded welterweight division. Holland who is known for his reach and ability to throw a punch from weird positions will be an absolute favorite if he decides to take on Neil in the future.
Neil Magny’s traditional martial art is grappling. He’s an elite grappler and a matchup against Kevin might be a bit tricky for the 36 year-old. He had some massive trouble dealing with the leg kicks against Ian Garry. Some might argue that Holland has got a similar striking style as of the Irishman. It remains to be seen who will Kevin Holland scrap against.
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