Editorial: Making the case for a Kevin Holland title shot

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports What a difference a few weeks can make. It looked like Marvin Vettori had ensconced himself as the most likely title challenger for Israel Adesanya’s belt, regardless of what happened with the contest between Kevin Holland and Jacare Souza. However, even those who’ve followed the sport closely for years tend to forget to never say never in this sport as the one guarantee is that you’ve never seen it all. Holland finished the traditionally durable Jacare in a manner that didn’t spark any recollections amongst MMA fandom. Beginning with punches off his back as Jacare sat in his guard, Holland stunned the BJJ expert, scrambled to his feet and unleashed further punches as Jacare leaned backwards on his knees, completely devoid of his consciousness. When you give people something you’ve never seen, you should be rewarded. Well, I’m of the opinion Holland should be greatly rewarded.

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