MMA Preview – Marvin Vettori vs Kevin Holland at UFC Vegas 23
MARVIN VETTORI VS KEVIN HOLLAND FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 23? Saturday 10th April, 2021 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 23? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 23? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 23 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 23? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MARVIN VETTORI VS KEVIN HOLLAND LOWDOWN
Everyone was bracing themselves for another angry Marvin Vettori (16-4-1) tirade after hearing the news of Darren Till pulling out, but he is just grateful he still has a fight. It is gutting for everyone than Till broke his collar bone as that fight would have unearthed the next contender for Israel Adesanya’s title. That is a fight that Vettori has been obsessed about since they first met back in 2018 and just falling short in a split decision. He has gone on to notch up four impressive wins including unanimous decisions over Cezar Ferreira and Andrew Sanchez before running through Karl Roberson with a first-round submission and he is now coming off his biggest win in earning another unanimous decision over Jack Hermansson in a five-round battle.
Who else than Kevin Holland (21-6) to step up on short notice and take one of the toughest fights in the division. The most active man on the roster only fought three weeks ago and got dominated for five rounds by Derek Brunson. He got completely out wrestled to get his five-fight streak snapped. He was looking exceptional as well, improving with each fight and after knocking out Jacare Souza, many believed he could go on to fight for the title.
MARVIN VETTORI VS KEVIN HOLLAND PREDICTION
This is the perfect opportunity to get back on track towards a title shot for Holland, but the odds are stacked against him. An impressive win should put the Italian next in line for Adesanya’s belt and he is getting better with each fight.
Looking at how easy Brunson took Holland down, Vettori will be confident he can do the same. He is not as good a wrestler as Brunson, but he has the power and technique to keep Holland down as he did to Hermansson who is a better grappler. Vettori will also be confident in his striking however and Holland will hope he decides to stand.
Holland has to go for the knockout as over five rounds, Vettori will be too strong, too well-rounded and will have the gas tank to suffocate Holland for five rounds. Vettori is a technically sound striker with a granite chin and has never been knocked out so we are firmly backing him to earn a decision at least but as a heavy underdog with a six-inch reach and knockout power, Holland is worth a punt.
Prediction: Vettori via Decision
Value Bet: Holland via KO/TKO
