K. Holland and A. Cowboy face each other in UFC 273. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
In the search for recovery in Ultimate, Kevin holland already a date and opponent for his debut in the organization's welterweight division (up to 77kg). According to 'MMA fighting', the North American will be welcomed into the division by the Brazilian Alex Cowboy No. UFC 272, which takes place on March 5, in New York (USA). The duel marks the meeting of two fighters who are going through a bad phase in the company.
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In Ultimate since 2018, Holland gained notoriety in the organization after becoming a 'breaker' in 2020. On that occasion, the North American entered the octagon on five occasions, beating all his rivals, including a tough knockout over Ronaldo Jacare.
In 2021, Kevin's recent record ended up being tarnished. Unlike 2020, last season the fighter did not win in his three commitments for the company. In total, there were three clashes, two stumbles and one 'no contest'. The sequence made the fighter opt to leave the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) and move to welterweight.
If Holland's situation is complicated, the same can be said of Alex Cowboy. An MMA veteran, the Brazilian has six defeats in his last eight appearances. For the UFC 273, the Brazilian will go into battle pressured for a positive result.
In addition to Cowboy, Gilbert Durinho It could be another Tupiniquim highlight in the show. Former challenger for the welterweight belt, the Niteroi native has a verbal agreement to face Khamzat Shimaev.
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