UFC middleweight Kevin Holland had spoken to the media prior to his second consecutive main event assignment at UFC Vegas 23. ‘The Trailblazer’ would go on to lose the match-up against Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision. Following the defeat, the narrative around Holland’s trajectory in the UFC underwent a certain shift.

Kevin Holland has become a fan favorite fighter over the course of a year, and some might even say a star in the UFC. However, there are questions surrounding the possibility that his star power might take a nosedive after two straight losses. Ironically enough, this was the narrative going into his fight against Marvin Vettori on the back of a loss to Derek Brunson.

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‘The Trailblazer’ spoke to the media at a pre-fight scrum and revealed that UFC President Dana White wasn’t happy with his last outing. What’s more, Holland commented on Brunson’s box office capabilities when delving into their fight. As it stands, Kevin Holland’s ability to draw has likely been affected after being dominated in two consecutive fights.

“Dana wasn’t really happy with the performance and I can understand why he wasn’t happy with the performance. He was looking forward to me doing certain things to Brunson so it can bring better revenue later on, I don’t think Brunson brings good revenue to the game or to the sport…So yeah, I can understand where the boss is upset from.”

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“I understand where the boss is coming from 100%”. Have I talked to him? Here and there. He’s had things to say and best believe I’ve had open ears…Definitely happy I get to make the boss happy. Definitely heard him loud and clear.”

Kevin Holland will have to go back to the drawing board and possibly begin a move down to the welterweight division. He clearly has the making of an elite fighter, however, he has struggled against the upper echelon of middleweights. Holland is undersized when entering the grappling range and the competition only gets steeper from here on out.