March 21, 2025 9:30 pm ET
Kevin Holland and Gunnar Nelson meet Saturday on the principle card of UFC Struggle Evening 255 at The O2 in London. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Kevin Holland vs. Gunnar Nelson UFC London preview
When Holland (26-13 MMA, 13-10 UFC) is profitable fights, it’s often in thrilling style. He has bonuses in seven of his previous 9 wins. However wins even have been arduous to come back by: He’s 3-6 the previous 2.5 years. … Nelson (19-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) took two years off after a submission of Bryan Barberena, which was a 12 months after he returned from a 2.5-year break. He’s pledging to be extra lively and going after his third straight win, however at 36 the clock could also be ticking.
Kevin Holland vs. Gunnar Nelson UFC London skilled choose, prediction
Serving as a strong types struggle at 170 kilos is a showdown between former middleweights, Kevin Holland and Gunnar Nelson.
Each fighters are a whole distinction in virtually each side, starting from their personalities to their exercise as fighters.
Holland, for instance, is the modern-day Donald Cerrone, whereas Nelson is just like the UFC’s official groundhog for Groundhog’s Day, popping out about yearly or so. However so far as types go, it’s arduous to not favor Nelson.
Nelson isn’t precisely a spring rooster and has been caught on his entries earlier than, however the longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt is such a specialist relating to his submission grappling – one thing that has lengthy been kryptonite for Holland and his stylistic sensibilities.
Regardless of this ‘feeling’ like a spot the place Holland scores an upset and makes it look simple, I’ll facet with what historical past says would be the most possible consequence right here. The choose is Nelson however submission in Spherical 1.
Kevin Holland vs. Gunnar Nelson UFC London odds
The oddsmakers and the general public are favoring the Icelandic fighter, itemizing Nelson -128 and Holland +104 through FanDuel.
Kevin Holland vs. Gunnar Nelson UFC London begin time, learn how to watch
Holland and Nelson are anticipated to stroll to the cage at roughly 5:45 p.m. ET. The struggle will stream on ESPN+.
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