In another quick, dominant win, Khamzat Chimaev did not let Kevin Holland do anything at UFC 279. Right from the start, ‘Borz’ secured a takedown and worked his way to a tight D’Arce choke that forced his opponent to tap two minutes into the first rounds. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the co-main event.
This Holland vs. Chimaev fight will either be a quick out or a one sided beating. I don’t believe it will be competitive; if it is Chimaev stocks drops hard.
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) September 11, 2022
I am more excited for the inevitable post fight riot than I am for the fight itself. Lol this is going to be foolish but you can’t schedule a card full if people with hood mentalities and not expect this. #UFC279
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) September 11, 2022
These scrambles!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 11, 2022
Kevin‘s already talking! #UFC279
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 11, 2022
Holy hell! KHAMZAT JUST STEAMROLLED HIM!#UFC279
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) September 11, 2022
Damn Holland lasted a long time in that choke! I also think he hurt his shoulder on the roll in the last TD sequence
— Funky (@Benaskren) September 11, 2022
I really didn’t think it was gonna be that easy for Chimaev. Terrible look for Holland.
— Funky (@Benaskren) September 11, 2022
Damn that D’arce was stupid tight #UFC279
— Jared Vanderaa (@Jaredvanderaa) September 11, 2022
Chimaev does not deserve a title fight if they try to push that narrative #ufc279
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) September 11, 2022
A lot of unnecessary drama this week, but Khamzat Chimaev is BAD MAN! Such a special talent #UFC279
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 11, 2022
I always say wrestling wins fights but damn I wanted to see khamzat so more than wrestle but why does he need to?
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) September 11, 2022
Exactly why I’m not ever touching gloves
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) September 11, 2022
Dang we all knew that could’ve happened but credit to Holland for taking this fight anyways #UFC279
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) September 11, 2022
Crazy, @KChimaev is a legend.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) September 11, 2022
Beautiful win by @KChimaev, not a single punch thrown. Nothing but wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu. Beautiful, simply beautiful… #UFC279
— Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) September 11, 2022
If a doctor stopped you from cutting weight.. the fighter should have been pulled from the card.#ufc279
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) September 11, 2022
“I can beat anyone but I don’t need to make weight!” “I can destroy anyone but I have to fake a glove tap.”
Seems legit
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) September 11, 2022
Winner via weight miss & fake glove touch.
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) September 11, 2022
Khamazat overrated af. His Jiu jitsu is mid. He’s aggressive but what else
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) September 11, 2022
In 50 plus fights…..I’ve had a doctor check on my weight cut but, hey there’s a first time for everything I guess ♂️ #UFC279
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) September 11, 2022