‘So many fights I don’t remember’ – UFC’s most active fighter

Kevin Holland, a veteran UFC fighter who will face Vicente Luque on June 7, will once more prepare to fight in the Octagon.

Holland is known for his quick turnarounds, and his New Jersey fight is no exception. Holland is known for his quick turnarounds.

Luque will be Holland’s 21st UFC fight since 2020, making him the most active competitor at the time.

Holland made his UFC debut in 2018 with a decision loss to Thiago Santos, and his work led to his rise to fame in 2020.

Holland won five fights throughout the year, breaking the record for most UFC victories in a calendar year, despite having limited events as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Five fights in a year are unavoidable for some fighters, but for “The Trailblazer,” this is nothing new.

“I’ve always had a pretty active career. You can only be an athlete for a certain amount of time because you are an athlete for 40 years. Take advantage of it and make the best of it, he told BBC Sport.

Holland’s 41st professional bout will be his next one, having previously competed five or more times in a row.

I’d compete seven to eight times a year in jiu jitsu, muay Thai, and MMA. He continued, “I’ve always fought a lot and never really sit on my butt too much.”

In 2018, Holland will face Icelandic legend Gunnar Nelson in Luque’s third UFC fight, having most recently defeated him in March.

Just three months after being pulled from a fight after breaking a rib, Holland suffered a disappointing first-round defeat in January to Reinier de Ridder.

De Ridder and I probably fought a little more quickly than I should have. You can only learn something from being there, in the end. I tend to gain a lot of experience, he said, and experience is the best teacher.

“It immediately returns to the gym as soon as I was healthy.” I like to stay active and stay there, and it’s really simple.

His constant fighting and antics inside the cage have also earned him a following among his fans.

Famous for asking legendary wrestler Khabib Nurmagomedov for “wresting advice” while battling Derek Brunson in 2021, Holland is renowned for speaking to his adversaries while fighting.

However, Holland acknowledged that his past of talking in a cage isn’t just for entertainment as he sits loading up his gaming console in his Texas home.

My brain travels a lot of places, my friend. Have you ever heard of ADHD or similar issues? Fighting is a fun sport, but there are many things going through my head at once, he said.

A win for Holland would likely bring him back into the top 15 of the rankings because Luque is currently 14th overall.

This could be a significant improvement for Holland’s future within the company because of how well it has fared.

Holland, however, acknowledged when asked for advice that he didn’t look too far into the future.

He said, “I’m just focused on one thing, and that’s the fight coming up,” and that’s it.

“Honor MMA like a true job.” Respect and appreciate it, pay attention to your coaches, and enjoy the grind.