• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On Saturday, September 10, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA, Khamzat «Borz» Chimaev will go head-to-head with Kevin «Trailblazer» Holland in an 5-round middleweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland
Khamzat «Borz» Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
Kevin «Trailblazer» Holland
Kevin Holland
SwedenSweden USAUSA
11 - 0 - 0
(6 KOs)
23 - 7 - 0
(13 KOs)
welterweight
(170 lbs / 77,1 kg)
middleweight
(185 lbs / 83,9 kg)
Age:
28 years 29 years
Age
4 years 7 years
Pro
154 days 84 days
Inactive
Wins:
100% 77%
Win Rate
55% 57%
KO Win Rate
36% 26%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
0% 23%
Loss Rate
0% 0%
KO Loss Rate
0% 0%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
6′ 2″ (188 cm) 6′ 3″ (191 cm)
Height
75″ (191 cm) 81″ (206 cm)
Reach
orthodox orthodox
Stance
No losses
Experienced grappler
Younger
Long arms
More years pro
More professional fights
No KO losses
Less inactive days
Khamzat Chimaev won by submission (brabo choke) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC 279 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, September 10 at 6:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, September 10 at 6:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, September 10 at 11:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, September 11 at 8:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Chimaev vs Holland Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, September 10.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
welterweight (170 lbs)Nate Diaz
(20 - 13 - 0)
Tony Ferguson
(25 - 7 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Khamzat Chimaev
(11 - 0 - 0)
Kevin Holland
(23 - 7 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Jingliang Li
(19 - 7 - 0)
Daniel Rodriguez
(16 - 2 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Irene Aldana
(13 - 6 - 0)
Macy Chiasson
(8 - 2 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Johnny Walker
(18 - 7 - 0)
Ion Cutelaba
(16 - 7 - 1)
featherweight (145 lbs)Hakeem Dawodu
(13 - 2 - 1)
Julian Erosa
(27 - 9 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Jailton Almeida
(16 - 2 - 0)
Anton Turkalj
(8 - 0 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Jamie Pickett
(13 - 7 - 0)
Denis Tiuliulin
(10 - 6 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Jake Collier
(13 - 7 - 0)
Chris Barnett
(22 - 8 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Norma Dumont
(7 - 2 - 0)
Danyelle Wolf
(1 - 0 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Chad Anheliger
(12 - 5 - 0)
Heili Alateng
(15 - 8 - 2)
strawweight (115 lbs)Elise Reed
(5 - 2 - 0)
Melissa Martinez
(7 - 0 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Darian Weeks
(5 - 2 - 0)
Yohan Lainesse
(8 - 1 - 0)
Khamzat «Borz» Chimaev

Khamzat «Borz» Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is a Swedish MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Chimaev has been performing for 4 years and remains unbeaten.

Last Fight

The last fight of Khamzat Chimaev took place on April 9, 2022 against Gilbert BurnsGilbert Burns.
Chimaev won by unanimous decision (UD).

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns 

Khamzat Chimaev's last fight

MMA Career

How many fights did Khamzat Chimaev have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-26 Robert Whittaker Win
Submission (Face Crank)
2023-10-21 Kamaru Usman Win
Decision (Majority)
2022-09-10 Kevin Holland Win
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2022-04-09 Gilbert Burns Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-10-30 Jingliang Li Win
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2020-09-19 Gerald Meerschaert Win
KO (Punch)
2020-07-25 Rhys McKee Win
TKO (Punches)
2020-07-15 John Phillips Win
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2019-10-04 Mzwandile Hlongwa Win
Technical Submission (Brabo Choke)
2019-04-19 Ikram Aliskerov Win
KO (Punch)
2018-12-22 Sidney Wheeler Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)
2018-11-16 Marko Kisic Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-08-18 Ole Magnor Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-05-26 Gard Olve Sagen Win
TKO (Punches)

All Khamzat Chimaev's Losses

Khamzat Chimaev remains undefeated as a professional MMA artist.

Khamzat «Borz» Chimaev Highlights

Kevin «Trailblazer» Holland

Kevin «Trailblazer» Holland

Kevin Holland is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Holland has been performing for 7 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Kevin Holland took place on June 18, 2022 against Tim Means.
Holland won by submission (brabo choke).

MMA Career

How many fights did Kevin Holland have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-03-22 Gunnar Nelson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2025-01-18 Reinier de Ridder Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2024-10-05 Roman Dolidze Loss
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2024-06-01 Michal Oleksiejczuk Win
Technical Submission (Armbar)
2024-03-09 Michael Page Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-09-16 Jack Della Maddalena Loss
Decision (Split)
2023-07-29 Michael Chiesa Win
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2023-04-08 Santiago Ponzinibbio Win
KO (Punch)
2022-12-03 Stephen Thompson Loss
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2022-09-10 Khamzat Chimaev Loss
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2022-06-18 Tim Means Win
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2022-03-05 Alex Oliveira Win
TKO (Elbows)
2021-10-02 Kyle Daukaus No contest
No Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads)
2021-04-10 Marvin Vettori Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-03-20 Derek Brunson Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-12-12 Ronaldo Souza Win
KO (Punches)
2020-10-31 Charlie Ontiveros Win
TKO (Submission to Slam)
2020-09-19 Darren Stewart Win
Decision (Split)
2020-08-08 Joaquin Buckley Win
TKO (Punch)
2020-05-16 Anthony Hernandez Win
TKO (Knees and Punches)
2019-10-18 Brendan Allen Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2019-06-22 Alessio Di Chirico Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-03-30 Gerald Meerschaert Win
Decision (Split)
2018-11-24 John Phillips Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-08-04 Thiago Santos Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-06-12 Will Santiago Jr. Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-03-02 Teagan Dooley Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2018-01-06 Hayward Charles Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-09-01 Grady Hurley Win
TKO (Knee and Punches)
2017-06-02 Curtis Millender Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-03-18 David Gomez Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-01-28 Geoff Neal Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-11-05 Jose Alfredo Leija Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)
2016-09-18 Sam Liera Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2016-03-05 Sam Liera Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-10-02 Rafael Lovato Jr. Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2015-08-15 Ramil Mustapaev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-06-27 Victor Reyna Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2015-05-29 Aaron Reves Win
Submission
2015-04-25 Jason Perrotta Win
TKO (Punches)
2015-03-28 Marcos Ayub Win
TKO (Punches)

All Kevin Holland's Losses

Who all beat Kevin Holland?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-01-18 Reinier de Ridder Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2024-10-05 Roman Dolidze Loss
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2024-03-09 Michael Page Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-09-16 Jack Della Maddalena Loss
Decision (Split)
2022-12-03 Stephen Thompson Loss
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2022-09-10 Khamzat Chimaev Loss
Submission (Brabo Choke)
2021-04-10 Marvin Vettori Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-03-20 Derek Brunson Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-10-18 Brendan Allen Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-08-04 Thiago Santos Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-06-02 Curtis Millender Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-10-02 Rafael Lovato Jr. Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2015-08-15 Ramil Mustapaev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)

Kevin «Trailblazer» Holland Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Chimaev or Holland?

Chimaev and Holland are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Khamzat Chimaev will win by unanimous decision.

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