UFC Austin: Kevin Holland Hurts, Submits Means With D’Arce Choke

Austin, TX – Coming into his second battle as a welterweight within the UFC, Kevin Holland was matched up with veteran Tim Means at UFC Austin.

Holland vs. Means had been bumped as much as co-main occasion standing, after the lack of Cerrone vs. Lauzon earlier within the day on Saturday.

Holland (22-7) got here into Austin off a TKO end of Alex Oliveira at UFC 272. He continues to be one of many extra talked about names within the welterweight division.

Means (32-12-1) entered the octagon on a three-fight win streak final preventing in June 2021 the place he defeated Nicolas Dalby through choice.

Spherical one Holland got here out firing mixing his assault between excessive kicks and leg kicks. Means fired again mixtures every time Holland fired pictures. Means determined to shoot on Holland a number of instances and acquired two takedowns for his hassle, however that was after Kevin was capable of land and damage Tim. Spherical ended with Means getting a takedown however Holland attending to his ft.

Spherical two was extra of the identical with each males exchanging, however Means appeared to sluggish a bit following the high-pace of the primary spherical. Holland was capable of damage Means with a clear proper hand off catching a physique kick compelled his Means to shoot for a takedown. Holland locked in a d’arce choke and acquired the submission victory in Austin.

Official Outcome: Kevin Holland def. Tim Means through R2 1:28 submission (D’Arce choke)