Kevin Holland says #UFCLondon fight not permanent move down to welterweight

Kevin Holland (Welterweight) MMA Profile

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Kevin Holland says #UFCLondon fight not permanent move down to welterweight

LONDON – Kevin Holland still plans on bouncing around weight classes after UFC Fight Night 255. Holland (26-13 MMA, 13-10 UFC) takes on the returning Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a welterweight bout on Saturday’s main card (ESPN+) at The O2 in London. Holland returns to 170 pounds after his past three fights have taken place at middleweight, but he doesn’t plan on sticking around there for the rest of his career. “It’s the next assign…

UFC London results: Kevin Holland scores vicious knockdown, ultimately earns decision win over Gunnar Nelson

Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Kevin Holland loves fighting often but maybe a slower schedule and staying at welterweight is better for his long term success. In his return to 170 pounds at UFC London, Holland shut down nearly every offensive maneuver from Gunnar Nelson and even delivered a vicious knockdown in the opening round that nearly got him a finish. While Nelson survived and attempted a late comeback with a submission att…

Kevin Holland and Gunnar Nelson clashed at UFC London. Photo via Instagram Gunnar Nelson and Kevin Holland clashed on the main card at UFC London. The match was the Icelander's first in two years. Icelandic MMA icon Gunnar Nelson just faced American crowd favorite Kevin Holland at UFC London. Nelson's patented karate stance made his legs a clear target for Holland, who landed three leg kicks right from the start and kept a good distance. A minut…

UFC London Results: Kevin Holland defeats Gunnar Nelson (Highlights)

We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC London results, including the welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Gunnar Nelson.

Kevin Holland, Gunnar Nelson's opponent tonight, is a colorful character. At a pre-fight press conference, he said he would beat up anyone to entertain people, even the reporter who asked the question.