UFC Fight Night: UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland will headline the UFC event this weekend at the Amway Center in Orlando. The two welterweights will face off in what will be a very interesting contest between two very different fighters. So let’s take a closer look at the fight and see what might happen. Follow UFC Fight Night Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Thompson comes into the contest on the back of two defeats against Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Moreover, both these defeats came in 2021, and this bout will be the first fight of the year for ‘Wonderboy’. Therefore, there is definitely going to be some ring rust for Thompson.
UFC Fight Night: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland Preview and Prediction
Holland, on the other hand, comes into the contest on the back of 2 wins in his last three fights. This will be the American’s fourth fight in the year. Moreover, his only defeat came against the impressive Khamzat Chimaev. Thus, form and momentum could be on Holland’s side.
Both Thompson and Holland are predominantly strikers. And while Thompson is much more precise and accurate, Holland is a volume striker and can make it an ugly fight. Therefore, this could be a chess match between the two.
Holland has also significantly improved his wrestling. And considering Thompson’s last fight against Belal Muhammad, it will be no surprise to see him improve his takedown defense to avoid getting dominated like last time.
UFC Orlando: Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland prediction for UFC Fight Night
Both fighters will look to keep the fight off the ground. However, given their styles, we think the tactics each fighter implements will decide this bout. If Thompson can keep his distance and avoid making it an ugly fight, he can pick Holland apart.
However, if Holland can close the gap and be unpredictable, maybe even shoot for a takedown, he may throw Thompson off his game.
While anything can happen in the octagon, we are going with Kevin Holland to win by decision. We also think Thompson’s inactivity might affect his chances. It will be a close fight for all five rounds. However, considering both fighters are extremely durable, we can’t see a knockout.
Therefore, we predict Holland’s volume punching will see him win the decision over Stephen Thompson.
What do you make of the UFC Fight Night main event between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland? Who do you think will come out on top?
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