Kevin Holland vs Gunnar Nelson Prediction: the American fighter is faster and more creative

Prediction for the MMA match which will take place on March 23. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland has been competing in professional MMA for ten years, and has been fighting in the UFC since 2018. He is distinguished by his spectacular style of fighting in the stand-up, often receives bonuses, does not refuse short notice and accepts challenges with the best - among his opponents were, for example, Khamzat Chimaev, Marvin Vettori, Jack Della Maddalena. This, among other things, explains his recent failures - four defeats in five fights.

In his previous fight, Holland lost quickly to Rainier de Ridder, failing to deal with his wrestling.

Gunnar Nelson

The 36-year-old Gunnar Nelson has been a pro since 2007, in the UFC since 2012, and has a lot of experience fighting the best. He wins more often by submission, is currently on a streak of two wins in a row, in his last fight he caught Brian Barberena with an elbow in the first round, but he hasn't competed since March 2023 - that's two years exactly.

It's important to realise that a defeat for Gunnar Nelson will likely result in his retirement. He is already of little interest to both the league and fans, due to age and extensive downtime. And if the Icelander loses, or even boringly wins, his chances of staying in the UFC will be slim.

Expert Betting Tips

Let's start with the fact that Holland's four losses in recent years were at the hands of de Ridder, Dolidze, Page and Maddalena. What would happen to Nelson if he faced those guys? Yes, the Icelander's recent opposition was much weaker, and he rarely performs, and his age is already on the verge... We, unlike bookmakers, do not see him as a favourite in the confrontation with Kevin Holland.

The American will keep his opponent at a distance, in the stand-up he is both a head stronger and a head taller. Nelson will take punches and threaten with takedowns, but he won't be able to attack and press all three rounds. It's true that Holland is mediocre at defending against the kickdowns, and if Nelson does move him, the problems could be all-consuming.

Kevin Holland is faster and more creative, and we wouldn't be surprised if he force the veteran to capitulate.

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