Kevin Holland's Wrestling Confrontation with Daniel Cormier following Clinical Submission of Michael Chiesa at UFC 291

Kevin Holland dominates Michael Chiesa at UFC 291 with a D'Arce choke, showcasing improved grappling skills. Impressive performance praised by Daniel Cormier.

In a highly anticipated matchup on the main card of UFC 291, Kevin Holland faced off against Michael Chiesa at the Delta Center in Utah. This marked Chiesa's return to the octagon after a hiatus since November 2020, and Holland was looking to continue his winning streak following a TKO victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio.

During the fight, Holland showcased his grappling skills in a remarkable manner. He remained composed and strategically threw sneaky uppercuts while Chiesa attempted to change levels. Even when 'Maverick' managed to trap him against the cage, Holland impressively defended the takedown and emerged victorious in the underhook battle.

At one point, Holland delivered a devastating knee to Chiesa's chin during a clinch, causing 'Maverick' to fall to the canvas. 'Trailblazer' wasted no time and swiftly wrapped Chiesa in a D'Arce choke, forcing him to tap out at 2:39 of the first round. Remarkably, this was the third time Chiesa had succumbed to a D'Arce choke in his career.

Holland credited his wrestling coach for his improved performance and received high praise from Daniel Cormier, a renowned figure in the UFC community. Cormier's opinion of 'Trailblazer' was nothing short of admiration.

It is evident that Kevin Holland has made significant progress since his five-fight win streak was broken by a one-sided decision loss to Derek Brunson. He also faced grappling challenges from Marvin Vettori but sought guidance from 'DC' and even Khabib Nurmagomedov. As a result, 'Trailblazer' now boasts a two-fight win streak, including a victory over a ranked opponent known for his grappling skills.

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