Pros react after Kevin Holland subs Michael Chiesa at UFC 291
A welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Michael Chiesa kicked off tonight’s UFC 291 pay-per-view card from Salt Lake City.
Holland (25-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since April’s UFC 287 event in Miami, where he scored a stunning knockout victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio. That KO returned ‘Trailblazer’ to the win column, as he had previously suffered back-to-back losses to Stephen Thompson and Khamzat Chimaev respectively.
Meanwhile, Michael Chiesa (18-7 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a decision loss to Sean Brady back in November of 2021. Prior to that setback, ‘Maverick’ had suffered a first-round submission loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 265.
Tonight’s ‘Holland vs. Chiesa’ fight resulted in a first-round submission finish for the man known as ‘Big Mouth’. Kevin Holland was able to hurt Michael Chiesa with some good knees on the feet before ultimately locking up a d’arce choke on the ground. ‘Maverick’ was quick to tapout and proceeded to remove his gloves following the loss.
Official UFC 291 Result: Kevin Holland def. Michael Chiesa via submission (d’arce choke) in Round 1
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Holland vs. Chiesa’ below:
I’m pumped for Chiesa v Holland. Holland always a wildcard and Chiesa a continual crowd favorite. #ufc291
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/ChaelSonnen/status/1685474612237463552
Stoked for these fights tonight!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 30, 2023
Post-fight reactions to Kevin Holland defeating Michael Chiesa at UFC 291:
Holland. Is. A. PROBLEM. #ufc291
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho/status/1685476455818436608
A Kevin Holland with even moderately above average wrestling defense is a scary, scary night for anyone. #ufc291
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 30, 2023
Who would you like to see Kevin Holland fight next following his submission victory over Michael Chiesa this evening in Salt Lake City?
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