Kevin Holland has been dragged through the mud recently after Joseph Holmes accused him and his crew of launching an unprovoked attack. But, the story has taken a sharp turn as the Californian revealed his side of the story. Setting the record straight, he called out Holmes for spreading false narratives and trying to ride his coattails for fame.

To top it off, Holland made a bold offer to settle their differences and showed his willingness to put his money where his mouth is, by offering Holmes a hefty sum for a sparring session. The 30-year-old has a history of getting involved in a few altercations, but he isn’t someone to be silent about false accusations. Hence, he’s come out guns blazing and offered some interesting insights from his end about the altercation.

Kevin Holland doesn’t want any drama

Kevin Holland isn’t the one to take the accusations of him lying down and let it slide. The ‘Trailblazer’ took to his Instagram and put out a response video for Joseph Holmes‘ accusations. He put forth his side of the narrative and stated how he recounts the story rather differently. Holland said, “We were at the XKO fights having a good time, enjoying ourselves, and we’re on our way out. Of course, I see ‘Ugly Man’ Joe, not going to deny that. He was walking up the stairs, I was walking down the stairs.”

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Holland continued by saying that when they initially crossed paths, Holmes was already involved in a scuffle with another person on the aisle. And that’s when everything started to tick between them.

“I was like bro, ‘Chill out.’ As soon as I put my hand up to say chill out, he grabbed me. As soon as he grabbed me, we kind of almost went flying down the stairs. Quick reactions, neither one of us fell over.” continued the 30-year-old.

The American fighter made it clear that he had no beef with Joseph Holmes. According to him, Holmes pulled him into the mix for no apparent reason. He washed his hands of the whole situation and made it known that he didn’t want to be a pawn in someone else’s game. Holland said, “All I remember is him getting into a fight and me breaking it up. Sounds good… All the other stuff is drama that you(Holmes) have, and that’s between you and another man. Don’t use my name for clout, don’t put me in your bs.”

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Having said that, the Californian also offered big bucks to Joseph Holmes for a sparring session, while casting doubt on his assertions that the latter had given him a contract.

Joseph Holmes gets a hefty sparring offer

Kevin Holland may not be sweating Joseph Holmes’ accusations, but he’s still open to mending fences. In a generous gesture, he extended an olive branch with a $20k offer for a sparring session. However, he took a playful shot at Holmes’ comment about a contract, saying he doesn’t expect the check to clear.

Holland further added, “If you want to come to my gym and spar for $20,000… Here I am offering you $20,000 to spar with me.”

The battle lines have been drawn between Kevin Holland and Joseph Holmes, and this heated dispute could be the fire that lights the fuse for an explosive fight. History has shown that altercations like this have a way of igniting the spark that leads to unforgettable bouts in the octagon. With both fighters eager to settle the score, it’s clear that this disagreement is the perfect storm for a memorable match-up.

Do you think the sparring session could come to fruition? If so, who do you expect will emerge triumphant? Let us know in the comments below.

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