Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida
Where to watch: PPV
9.04.2023, 5:30
Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio face off in the Octagon at UFC 287 in a Welterweight clash. Despite only securing two wins in his last seven bouts, Holland is heavily favored to win. The American fighter who competes in both Middleweight and Welterweight divisions has even requested from his opponent that the fight be held above 170 Ibs.
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Kevin Holland's recent resume shows a bit of a rough patch since 2021, with four losses under his belt. In his UFC debut back in 2018, Holland lost to Thiago Santos, but he bounced back with an impressive 8-1 record that included a couple of standout performances. The 30-year-old fighter stepped into the Octagon four times last year, only securing a 2-2 record. Holland's last two fights, in September and December, ended in losses against Khamzat Chimaev and Stephen Thompson respectively.
Santiago Ponzinibbio
The Argentine mixed martial artist famously had to move to the beaches of Brazil in order to eke out a career in MMA for himself. Debuting in the UFC in 2013, Ponzinibbio has had ups and downs. Some of his best wins have been over Sean Strickland and Neil Magny. He also defeated Thiago Santos by a first-round TKO in 2013 in the elimination round of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. His last fight was a win over Alex Morono last December
| STATS | KEVIN HOLLAND | Santiago Ponzinibbio |
|---|---|---|
| AGE | 30 | 36 |
| HEIGHT | 6' 3" | 6' 0" |
| REACH | 82" | 73" |
| UFC RECORD | 10-6, 1 NC | 11-5 |
| STREAK | 0 | 1 |
Expert Betting Tips
The upcoming fight between Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio has been headlined by Holland's offer to fight at Middleweight, which Ponzinibbio laughed off as a joke. Both fighters are primarily strikers, but Ponzinibbio has more power and a high volume of punches, while Holland is recognized for his accuracy and thirteen career knockouts. Additionally, Holland is skilled in Jiu-Jitsu and grappling, although he has struggled with take-down defense in the past. Holland will be seeking a knockout victory to come back from his back-to-back losses, but Ponzinibbio has shown resilience in his recent fight against Alex Morono, where he was dropped twice before winning by knockout. It remains to be seen whether Holland will secure the KO or not, but I predict the fight will go over 2.5 rounds.
- Over 2.5 rounds at 2.02 odds on 1xbet
- Win 1 by KO/TKO or DQ 2.6 odds on Coinplay
- Total Rounds over 2.5 at 1.83 odds on Bet365