Similar to his fight against Oliveira, the first round was evenly matched, with Means and Holland going at it and throwing in some words along the way. A minute and some change into the second round, Holland used that knockout power to wobble Means and send him to the mat, where he ultimately locked up the D’Arce choke.
Vs Michael Chiesa At UFC 291 – July 29, 2023
As he returns to Salt Lake City this weekend, Holland will look to replicate the performance he had last year inside Delta Center against Michael Chiesa.
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His first-round submission over Chiesa was probably the biggest win of his career and it was a dominant overall performance from the 31-year-old. Coming on the heels of his win over Santiago Ponzinibbio three months prior, Holland found success in the striking department, hurting Chiesa with shots up against the fence. Showcasing his submission abilities once again, Holland was able to lock up, yet another D’Arce choke, and leave with another $50,000 bonus.