The entire UFC 279 fight card was built around Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz's main event. Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson. Date: Saturday, Sept. 10. Stephen Thompson def. That's why we're in this. VISIT: FOLLOW: FOLLOW: LIKE: That theory will be tested on Saturday night, however, as Chimaev has not just won all of his professional bouts to date but looked mightily impressive in doing so. That said, Kev did show some signs of improvement in his wrestling - when he looked totally clueless vs Brunson and Vet, but it was just too little too late when going up against a guy like Zat. Holland lands another shot, Thompson throws up a high kick, misses, Holland with a slew of short elbows. Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz Main Event & Kevin Holland vs Khamzat Chimaev Catchweight Bout Suggested as 'Borz' Misses Weight at UFC 279. Kevin Holland stands no chance against Khamzat Chimaev. Watch: ESPN+ PPV (order here). Jake Collier vs. Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz Main Event & Kevin Holland vs Khamzat Chimaev Catchweight Bout Suggested as ‘Borz’ Misses Weight at UFC 279. Chris Barnett.
Stephen Thompson vs Kevin Holland. I take everything from you guys. Thompson stands back up and the round is over. Khamzat Chimaev submits Kevin Holland at UFC 279 (video. Our full preview for Saturday night's Main Card headliner between Diaz and Ferguson can be found here, but in this article, we are going to look at the co-main. Khamzat Chimaev has proven to be one of the scariest men in the world, tapping out Kevin Holland in a brutal first round submission after a wild week.
That is all it takes from the dangerous Khamzat to finish an opponent. Watch Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland full fight video highlights from their UFC 279 showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets. After a backstage brawl between them unfolded on Thursday, Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) missed weight for his planned main event with Nate Diaz on Friday morning at official weigh-ins, causing the entire card to be overhauled. Khamzat now still maintains his undefeated record! UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Full Fight video Highlights and Results. Article continues below this ad. Full preview, pick, and more….
Crowd loving this fight so far, as they should. Thompson lands a combination, then a spinning back kick to the head of Holland, "Wonderboy" smiles. The 28-year-old even took the microphone from Joe Rogan and shouted that he "didn't care" that he missed weight and wanted to "kill everybody. Khamzat Chimaev submits Kevin Holland. Alex Smalley aces No. Who will khamzat fight next. 'Borz', who was late for the party, shocked the world by missing weight by a huge margin. Watch for free the UFC on ESPN 42 pre-fight press conference, featuring Kevin Holland and Stephen Thompson! Eryk Anders vs Kyle Daukaus. Be the first to rate this post. MMAFighting scores the round 10-8 for Thompson, 39-36 overall.
Since joining the promotion, Chimaev has won all five of his bouts, stopping his first four opponents before eventually being tested by Gilbert Burns in April. Chad Anheliger vs. Alateng Heili. Khamzat vs holland full fight results. With the immediate removal of Chimaev. Post-fight press conference. Holland lands a right, left hand counter finds the mark from Thompson and they're getting after it. Left hand counter cleanly lands from "Wonderboy, " and they clinch again.