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Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Prediction, UFC 279 Betting Odds and Picks

by
Zach Brunner
September 9, 2022

Following a bunch of chaos ahead of UFC 279, including Khamzat Chimaev missing weight by 7.5 pounds, we have three new pairings on the main card. The co-main event of UFC 279 is now Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Prediction, UFC 279 Betting Odds and Picks — Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Prediction and UFC 279 Start Time

UFC 279 — Catch Weight Bout | Match 2
Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev (11-0-0, 6 KO, 4 Sub) vs. Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland (23-7-0, 11 KO, 8 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
Start Time: This will be the fourth fight on the Main Card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN+

How to Watch UFC 279 Tonight

If you are wondering how to watch UFC 279, it’s easy! The UFC 279 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($9.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.

The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With Nate Diaz being in possibly his final UFC fight ever, there’s no doubt that UFC 279 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.

Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Odds & UFC Picks

UFC betting odds for UFC 279 are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Khamzat Chimaev: (-600)
Kevin Holland: (+425)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

1.5 — Over: (-175) | Under: (+145)

Method of Victory:
Khamzat Chimaev

KO/TKO or DQ: (+140)
Submission: (+300)
Decision: (+300)

Kevin Holland

KO/TKO or DQ: (+800)
Submission: (+1600)
Decision: (+550)

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Fighter Comparison

Khamzat Chimaev	NAME	Kevin Holland
11-0-0	RECORD	23-7-0, 1 NC
Sweden	COUNTRY	USA
6-2	HEIGHT	6-3
179 lbs	WEIGHT	179 lbs
75 in	REACH	81 in
40 in	LEG REACH	40 in
9%	KO WIN %	52%
6%	SUB WIN %	30%
86%	DEC WIN %	17%

Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Betting Trends & Stats

– Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on April 9, 2022.
– Kevin Holland defeated Tim Means, by submission, in his last fight on June 18, 2022.
– Chimaev averages 7.89 significant strikes landed per minute with a 59% accuracy rate.
– Holland averages 3.90 significant strikes landed per minute with a 54% accuracy rate.
– Chimaev averages 4.30 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 41% defense rate.
– Holland averages 2.41 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 55% defense rate.
– Chimaev has a 100% takedown defense rate.
– Holland has a 50% takedown defense rate.

Stats via UFC.com