A catchweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland is taking place now (Saturday, September 10, 2022) at UFC 279.
Round 1
Chimaev takes Holland down instantly. However, Holland scrambles and gets up. Chimaev still has a hold of him and manages to get him down despite Holland’s scrambles. Chimaev is on top as he looks to land ground and pound. Holland gets to his feet but Chimaev takes him down again. Chimaev looks to sink in a D’arce. Holland is slipping out but Chimaev continues to adjust and tighten the choke. Holland eventually has to tap.
Official Result: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kevin Holland via submission (R1, 2:13).
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DOMINATION FROM THE SECONDS INTO THE FIGHT 😱 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/LAnAhymZGq
— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022
Who can stop @KChimaev???????? #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/GgWVoRgRT5
— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022
That is a scary, scary dude! 😳
A FIRED UP @KChimaev is in rare form after submitting Kevin Holland in the first! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/DzkopqgHZP
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022
