{"id":464258,"date":"2022-11-30T17:10:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T01:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=464258"},"modified":"2022-11-30T17:10:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T01:10:49","slug":"pro-fighters-make-their-picks-for-stephen-thompson-vs-kevin-holland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/exclusive-interviews\/pro-fighters-make-their-picks-for-stephen-thompson-vs-kevin-holland\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro fighters make their picks for Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the main event of UFC Orlando, a welterweight bout headlines the card as Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland. Heading into the fight, Thompson is a +118 underdog while ‘Trailblazer’ is a -150 favorite on FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe it will be a very close and entertaining fight but they give the edge to Thompson due to his experience.<\/p>\n

BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland:<\/h3>\n

Kyle Daukaus<\/a>, UFC middleweight<\/strong>: I think Holland. He’s just a younger, faster Thompson.<\/p>\n

Miles Johns, UFC bantamweight<\/strong>: I think Thompson will win a decision.<\/p>\n

Matt Frevola, UFC lightweight<\/strong>: That is a crazy fight, I never pick against Wonderboy but Father Time is undefeated and I think Holland gets it done.<\/p>\n

Chris Daukaus, UFC heavyweight<\/strong>: I\u2019ll go with Wonderboy, probably by decision.<\/p>\n

Jay Perrin, UFC bantamweight<\/strong>: Holland is better at welterweight, but Thompson is finally getting to fight a striker<\/a>. I think Wonderboy\u2019s footwork and his striking is better than Holland so I\u2019ll say Thompson.<\/p>\n

Brady Hiestand, UFC bantamweight<\/strong>: I\u2019m actually going to give it to Thompson. Holland is good and has solid striking but Wonderboy has such good striking<\/a> and his experience will let him stay out of those kill shots and pick him apart.<\/p>\n

Kevin Croom<\/a>, BKFC fighter<\/strong>: I am going with Thompson, the experience will be the difference.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Pearce, UFC lightweight<\/strong>: I think Wonderboy gets it done by decision.<\/p>\n

Natan Levy, UFC lightweight<\/strong>: I think Thompson can outstrike Holland and win a competitive decision.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Fighters picking Stephen Thompson: Miles Johns, Chris Daukaus, Jay Perring, Brady Hiestand, Kevin Croom, Jonathan Pearce, and Natan Levy<\/em><\/p>\n

Fighters picking Kevin Holland: Kyle Daukaus, Matt Frevola<\/em><\/p>\n

Who do you think will win the UFC Orlando main event between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland? Sound off in the comment section, PENN Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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