Kevin Holland revela en plática con Tom Means en UFC en ESPN 37, que está disponible para enfrentar a Sean Brady

AUSTIN, Texas – Kevin Holland quiere seguir siendo un hombre de empresa después de su última victoria en UFC en ESPN 37 , Holland (23-7 MMA, 9-4 UFC) ahora está 2-0 desde que bajara la división welter el sábado cuando derrotó a Tim Means (32-13-1 …

AUSTIN, Texas – Kevin Holland quiere seguir siendo un hombre de empresa después de su última victoria en UFC en ESPN 37,

Holland (23-7 MMA, 9-4 UFC) ahora está 2-0 desde que bajara la división welter el sábado cuando derrotó a Tim Means (32-13-1 MMA, 14-10 UFC) por sumisión en la segunda ronda en un en evento co- principal en el Moody Center. Fue una sólida actuación de su parte, y el presidente de la UFC, Dana White, dijo que Holland puede “hacer lo que quiera” en adelante.

Sin embargo, no hay nada específico que Holland quiera pedir en este momento. Ahora, si lo obliga a dar un nombre, dijo que estaría dispuesto a complacer al invicto Sean Brady (15-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), quien mencionó su nombre recientemente.

“Realmente no me importa” dijo Holland a MMA Junkie y otros reporteros después de la pelea en UFC on ESPN 37. “Sean Brady mencionó mi nombre. Así que si quieren que me enfrente a Sean Brady, tomaré a Sean Brady. Es lo que quiera la UFC. Si quieren que me enfrente a una [expletivo] ballena, me enfrentaré a una ballena. Si quieren que me enfrente a un [expletivo] cerdo, me enfrentaré a un cerdo. Si quieren que me enfrente a mi propio pollo, iré u me enfrentaré a mi propio pollo. Es lo que ustedes quieran.”

El trabajo completo de Holland en su triunfo sobre Means significa que es uno de los mejores de su carrera. Debió estar sólido a la ofensiva y la defensiva, y logró completar el trabajo con una llave D’Arce cuando se presentó la oportunidad.

Para Holland, esta fue la manera perfecta de levantar el puño.

“Han viso mis playeras, ¿no? ‘Ahoga tu pollo,’” dijo Holland. “Es un poco más satisfactorio. Quería estrangular. Y estrangulé al pollo, por eso los videos del pollo siento estrangulado, las playeras del pollo siendo estrangulados. Ahora tienen un video del pollo siendo estrangulado. De todos modos, un gran reconocimiento a Tim Means.  Es un OG. Es un veterano y probablemente fue una de las peleas más divertidas de mi vida enfrentándome a Tim Means. Así que me la pasé bien.”

Durante la pelea de menos de siete minutos, parecía que Holland y Means se estaban divirtiendo cuando intercambiaban golpes y palabras. Holland dijo que la conversación en la jaula fue juguetona en su mayoría, y esto es porque respeta mucho a Means.

“Le di un buen golpe y le dije, ‘Caramba, eres súper correoso,’” dijo Holland. “y me contestó, ‘Si, puedo hacer esto toda la noche.’ Así que me acordé de la película de Capitán América donde dijo ‘Puedo hacer esto toda la noche.’ Así que son las cosas pequeñas. Traté de darle en el muslo. Normalmente trato de darle a la rodilla. Le dije que iba a evitar dale en la rodilla y él dijo que haría lo mismo. En general, solo buen plan. Me logré poner arriba una vez y le dije, ’Estuvo bien, ¿no?’ y me contestó ‘nada mal, chico.’ Así que solo era Tim siendo el increíble OG que es.”

 

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UFC on ESPN 37 results: Kevin Holland taps out Tim Means, remains unbeaten since dropping to welterweight

Kevin Holland moves to 2-0 since dropping back down to 170 pounds.

AUSTIN, Texas – [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag]’s move down to welterweight is paying off.

The fan-favorite fighter picked up a big win over [autotag]Tim Means[/autotag] in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 37. Holland (23-7 MMA, 10-4 UFC) tapped Means (32-13-1 MMA, 14-10 UFC) with a D’Arce choke at the 1:28 mark of Round 2.

It was a strong showing by Holland.

The first round was competitive. The two traded heavy shots, but it seemed that Holland was able to get more power and land the more significant strikes. Means had some success closing the distance and tying up Means against the cage. However, it was clear Holland had the most damage as he stunned Means a couple of times in the round.

Holland came out much more confident in the second. He popped Means with some solid shots that clearly were hurting him. A little over a minute into the second, Holland connected with a hard right hand that forced Means to look for a takedown. Holland immediately sprawled and sinked in a D’Arce choke. It didn’t take long for the tap to come.

Holland called out UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady in his post-fight interview.

“I heard Sean Brady really needs an opponent, so I’m down for that,” Holland said. “I heard he wants to fight in August, but I was thinking September. So Sean, if we can figure something out, I want a third fight this year and I still have time to do two more.”

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With the win, Holland continues a successful campaign at welterweight. Having competed mostly at middleweight, Holland dropped to 170 pounds in March and scored a TKO win over Brazil’s Alex Oliveira at UFC 272. He’s now 2-0 in this latest stint at welterweight.

The 38-year-old Means saw a three-fight winning streak come to an end. He had defeated Laureano Staropoli, Mike Perry and Nicolas Dalby in his past three outings. Means last tasted defeat when he was submitted by Daniel Rodriguez in early 2020.

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UFC on ESPN 37: Tim Means vs. Kevin Holland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 37 odds and lines between Tim Means vs. Kevin Holland, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

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In a middleweight bout on the main card, Tim Means and Kevin Holland meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 37 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 37 Means vs. Holland odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The fights can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims on ESPN/ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET and the main card on ESPN/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET.

Means enters this bout on a 3-fight win streak, all via unanimous decision. That including a win over Nicolas Dalby last time out nearly 1 calendar year ago at the UFC’s APEX Facility.

Holland is coming off a 2nd-round KO/TKO win over Alex Oliveira last time out at UFC 276 in early March. That snapped an 0-2-1 skid dating back to his victory over Jacare Souza in Dec. 2020.

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UFC on ESPN 37 Means vs. Holland odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Means +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Holland -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds Over 2.5 (-125) | Under 2.5 (-110)
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (-112) | No (-122)

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UFC on ESPN 37 Means vs. Holland picks and predictions

Records: Means (32-12-1) | Holland (22-7-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Holland (-320) comes in as the much more consistent fighter lately, posting a 6-2-1 record across his past 9 fights at the UFC level. While yes, he is just 1-2-1 across the previous 4, the level of competition has been a lot more impressive than that of Means (+235).

Means has managed 3 straight UD wins, but he is just 6-5-1 across the past 12 UFC fights.

I like HOLLAND BY POINTS (+133) for a much better value on the method of victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (-125) is a good play if you want a little wiggle room, not trusting that this one is going to go the distance. However, YES (-112): FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE is a good play. Means’ past 3 fights have gone all the way, with 2 of the past 4 fights for Holland needing the help of the judges to decide a winner.

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Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 weigh-ins and faceoffs from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 official weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 37 in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

UFC on ESPN 37 pre-event facts: ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone can be first with two dozen octagon wins

Check out the numbers behind Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 37, where Donald Cerrone can retake sole possession of most wins in UFC history.

The UFC makes its return to Austin, Texas for the first time since February 2018 on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 37, which takes place at Moody Center with a main card that airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPNNews.

A marquee featherweight matchup takes center in stage in the main event. Ranked contenders [autotag]Calvin Kattar[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and [autotag]Josh Emmett[/autotag] (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) will meet in a clash that will help elevate the winner toward his first UFC title shot.

The co-headliner, meanwhile, will see a pair of lightweight legends face off. [autotag]Donald Cerrone[/autotag] (36-16 MMA, 23-13 UFC) and [autotag]Joe Lauzon[/autotag] (28-15 MMA, 15-12 UFC) finally get their chance to scrap after a fight-day cancellation at UFC 274 in April.

For more on the numbers behind a solid lineup, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 37.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past two weeks (April 18-May 1)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past two weeks.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from April 18-May 1.

Kevin Holland announces fight vs. Tim Means: ‘I will be choking my chicken June 18 in Austin, Texas’

Kevin Holland is a man of many talents, but perhaps none greater than unorthodox fight announcement videos.

[autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag] apparently has a hankering for strangling fowl – and at UFC Austin he’ll have the opportunity to choke “The Dirty Bird.”

In an unorthodox fight booking announcement video Friday published on his OnlyFans page, Holland (22-8 MMA, 9-5 UFC) revealed a matchup vs. [autotag]Tim Means[/autotag] (32-12-1 MMA, 14-9 UFC), set for June 18 in his Austin, Texas. A knock-off “Big Bird” mascot joined Holland in the video in which he beats up the oversized animal and strangles it unconscious.

 

MMA Junkie confirmed with additional people with knowledge of the matchup that contracts for the bout have already been signed.

Holland, 29, will look to continue momentum from his UFC welterweight debut in March when he finished Alex Oliveira. The victory returned him to the win column after two losses and a no contest at middleweight.

Means, 38, is on a three-fight winning streak of his own with victories against Laureano Staropoli, Mike Perry and Nicolas Dalby.

With the addition, the June 18 lineup includes:

  • Julian Marquez vs. Gregory Rodrigues
  • Phil Hawes vs. Deron Winn
  • Kyle Daukaus vs. Roman Dolidze
  • Maria Oliveira vs. Gloria de Paula
  • Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Natalia Silva
  • Damir Ismagulov vs. Guram Kutateladze
  • Cody Stamann vs. Eddie Wineland
  • Court McGee vs. Jeremiah Wells
  • Kevin Holland vs. Tim Means

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