Kevin Holland vs. Michael Page – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Miami, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland will take on Michael “Venom” Petrosyan in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 299 card.

Holland brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. In contrast, Petrosyan, an switch fighter, stands with a — reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Holland has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.39 per minute. On the other hand, Petrosyan boasts a 76% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.53 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Kevin Holland vs. Michael Page matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Kevin Holland is coming in with a 25-10-0 (1 NC) record. Holland will be fighting for the first time since a loss via split decision against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Petrosyan, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Kevin Holland on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier and holds a 12-0-0 record.

Kevin Holland has a orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. The 37-year-old Michael Page is an switch fighter with a — reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Kevin Holland stats

→ Holland’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Holland lands 4.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holland’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Holland’s takedown average is 0.78 per 15 minutes.
→ Holland’s takedown defense is 53%.

Holland comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Petrosyan fires at 76% accuracy, landing about 4.53 significant strikes per minute. Kevin Holland also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.78 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Petrosyan’s 3.4 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Michael Page stats

→ Petrosyan’s striking accuracy is 76%.
→ Petrosyan lands 4.53 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petrosyan’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Petrosyan’s takedown average is 3.4 per 15 minutes.
→ Petrosyan’s takedown defense is 100%.

Michael spent, on average, 2:13 minutes in the Octagon, and Kevin has an average fight time of 11:04 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Kevin or Michael? Sound off in the comments.

You can view the scheduled UFC 299 fight card, upcoming UFC schedule 2023, and latest MMA news.