Derek Brunson accuses Kevin Holland of imitating Israel Adesanya's style: 'It's funny'

D. Brunson at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

The rivalry between Derek Brunson e Kevin holland has increased in the week leading up to the UFC Las Vegas 22, which takes place this Saturday (20). Now, the new chapter also includes the champion of the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg.), Israel adesanya. According to Brunson, his opponent imitates the Nigerian's style.

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“It's funny, because Kevin holland is trying to do the same thing as the Israel adesanya to try to gain fame. I don't want to give any importance to this, because I want to fight in the same way so that I can knock him out in the same way. This is how the fight is going to be, no matter what he says,” Brunson said at the pre-event press conference.

Derek Brunson comes on a good streak, with three consecutive victories in Ultimate. He currently occupies seventh place in the division's ranking and has a record of 21 triumphs and seven setbacks. In his last fight, in UFC Las Vegas 5, the North American knocked out Edmen shahbazyan.

Yes, Kevin holland gained great notoriety by winning five fights in 2020, including winning the 'Performance of the Night' on three occasions. Recently, he beat the Brazilian Ronaldo Jacare, in December 2020, and reached the top 10 in the category ranking. The North American has a record of 21 wins and five losses.

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