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4 days ago
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UFC 316: 'I just like beating people up,' says Kevin Holland ahead of Vicente Luque fight
This weekend's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will see one of its most active fighters enter the ring at the Prudential Centre in New Jersey. Veteran Kevin Holland will share the cage with fellow old-timer Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout on Sunday. The event will be headlined by the bantamweight title bout between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley. Holland, who equalled the record of most fights (5) in a year back in 2020, will be back in action for his third fight of 2025. The mantra behind being active is simple for Holland. 'It doesn't matter if the fight is pay-per-view or fight night; I'm just happy to get out there and put one out for the people,' the 32-year-old said in an interaction with Sportstar. 'I'm annoying, and the matchmakers know it. So, they just book me before I get annoyed,' he added. From Khamzat Chimaev to current division champion Jack Della Maddalena, Holland has seen it all in his division. His upcoming challenge is expected to be extremely challenging. With 20 finishes in 23 wins, Luque could pose a strong threat to Holland, who has an equally impressive 22 finishes in 27 bouts. 'For me, all the fighters are the same. We think about them one way, but they get grapple heavy. So, I'm ready for his grappling, and his are pretty understandable, and I'll be careful about that as well,' Holland said. 'Don't think it'll be hard, and hopefully I've prepared right. I've been doing this for a long time. Regardless of the changes we make during training, what is important is to make changes on the fly inside the cage,' he added. Holland has been in and out of the top 15 rankings of his division, and three losses in his last five bouts meant he was pushed out of the table. A win would put him back into the top 15, paving the way for a shot at the belt. However, Holland emphasises that the UFC is much more than just numbers. 'For me, all wins are important, and I don't really stress on numbers. I just like beating people up. I'll just show up looking to win,' he concluded. Streaming information Watch the UFC 316 - Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 on 8th June 2025 at 7:30 AM IST live on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu).
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
UFC Fight Night: Preview, fight cards, streaming info of Burns vs Morales fight
At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Sunday, eighth-ranked Gilbert Burns takes on 12th-ranked Michael Morales in a welterweight bout. Burns, coming off three straight losses, including a recent defeat to Sean Brady, will look to arrest his slide. Morales, unbeaten in his professional career since debuting in 2022, poses a tough challenge. In the undercard, Tecia Pennington faces Brazil's Luna Pinheiro in a women's strawweight contest. Pennington, who has won three of her last five fights, including a unanimous decision over Carla Esparza, enters the bout in solid form. 'I've had a really good camp; I'm confident, and I'm looking forward to the fight,' Pennington told Sportstar. She added, 'Every fight presents an opportunity to shine, and that's the case for both of us. So, I just want to be as creative as possible and not have any expectations.' UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales fight card Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales (welterweight) Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig (light heavyweight) Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mairon Santos (featherweight) Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (middleweight) Julian Erosa vs. Fernando Padilla (featherweight) Matheus Camilo vs. Gabe Green (lightweight) Prelims Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moises (lightweight) Tainara Lisboa vs. Luana Santos (women's bantamweight) Connor Matthews vs. Yadier Del Valle (featherweight) Denise Gomes vs. Elise Reed (women's strawweight) Carlos Hernandez vs. HyunSung Park (flyweight) Tecia Pennington vs. Luana Pinheiro (women's strawweight) Streaming/telecast information Watch the UFC Fight Night - Burns vs. Morales on 18th May 2025 at 4:30 AM IST live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD (Tamil & Telugu). Related Topics UFC / MMA
