UFC Orlando: Thompson vs. Holland
Jack Hermansson still wants to fight original opponent Derek Brunson after UFC Orlando
Should he defeat Roman Dolidze, Jack Hermansson wants to be rebooked against Derek Brunson. Hermansson was expected to share the Octagon with Brunson in the original co-main event of UFC Orlando on Saturday. However, the ‘Joker’ lost out on Brunson after he was forced to withdraw because of an undisclosed injury. Receiving a short-notice replacement […]
UFC Orlando’s Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson reveals spending time in jail
If we’re talking about MMA fighters with a squeaky-clean image, two-time title contender Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson should be one of the list-toppers. But as it turns out, the UFC’s resident ‘NMF’ did some jail time back in the day. Thompson spoke about it during this very wholesome Face-to-Face interview with upcoming opponent Kevin Holland. The […]
UFC Orlando: Thompson vs. Holland weigh-in results – Fight cancelled due to ‘medical issues’
The UFC is in Florida for a rare non-pay-view-event outside of the APEX facility. In Orlando, the promotion will be sending out Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson and Kevin ‘Trailblazer’ Holland to do the honours in the main event. The welterweights headline a sneaky good card (compared to what we’ve seen in the APEX over recent months). […]
The Level Change Podcast 211: UFC Orlando, Oliveira turned down rematch
Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears. Here […]
Matheus Nicolau ready to capitalize on Matt Schnell’s mistakes
Flyweight contender Matheus Nicolau isn’t exactly expecting an easy fight at UFC Orlando, but the 29-year-old sounds highly confident he’ll get the win. Paired up against Matt Schnell, the Brazilian has respect for his opponent’s strengths, while feeling like he has what it takes to overcome yet another challenge. In an interview with Ag Fight, […]
Rafael dos Anjos ‘wouldn’t be sad’ if he never fought Islam Makhachev
Rafael dos Anjos is closing the door on lightweight—for now. The former UFC champion has spent most of his career down at 155 lbs, but decided to return to welterweight for his next appearance. Following his fifth-round KO loss to Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 58 this past July, RDA concluded that a chance at […]
UFC Orlando preview: Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas looking to climb the ladder
As the UFC once again hits the road with their Fight Night events, they are bringing one hell of a card into Orlando, Florida. Offering plenty of depth, most of the preliminary fights for the UFC Orlando card look like they’d be right at home on the main card of a typical Fight Night card […]
‘Timing is everything’ – Holland explains why ‘sky’s the limit’ for Khamzat Chimaev
If there’s one person who can speak about the Khamzat Chimaev hype, it would be Kevin Holland. “Trailblazer” (a.k.a ‘Big Mouth’) felt Chimaev’s skillset firsthand when the two locked horns at UFC 279. Holland ended up losing the fight via submission in less than half a round. Speaking about Chimaev’s next options, Holland says “sky’s […]
The MMA Vivisection – UFC Orlando: Thompson vs. Holland picks, odds, & analysis
It’s a top quality UFC Fight Night card this week, as the promotion heads down to Orlando, FL in what feels like a rare jaunt away from the Apex facility for a non-PPV event. In the headliner slot, Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland, with a bout between former champ Rafael dos Anjos & Bryan […]
Kevin Holland: Unfair treatment could lead to another UFC retirement
Kevin Holland’s retirement from MMA did not last long, but according to the UFC welterweight, that decision was—at the moment—very much for real. Further, it seems that walking away from the sport in the hours after he faces Stephen Thompson in the main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 42 fight card remains a viable […]
UFC 65 Reactions & UFC Orlando Picks | Care/Don’t Care Podcast
It’s time for another one of our infamous and patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: the astounding Eugene S. Robinson, author of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’, the fight book: “Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You’d Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking”, host of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson […]
UFC Orlando: ‘Thompson vs. Holland’ previews, predictions, coverage, odds, more
entry-content__stream “> Bloody Elbow presents its fight week coverage for the latest Fight Night event from the Amway center: UFC Orlando, which goes down on Saturday, December 3rd. from Orlando, Florida. In the main event, Welterweight contenders, No. 7 ranked Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson and Kevin ‘Trailblazer’ Holland, will have what should be a momentous 170lb […]