Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC 302 prediction, pick, start time and odds

Kevin Holland It is Michal Oleksiejczuk face each other on Saturday in the main fight of UFC 302, at the Prudential Center, in Newark, NJ. Check out this quick recap of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.

Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC 302 Preview

Holland (25-11 MMA, 12-8 UFC) will enter UFC 302 in dire need of victory coming off consecutive losses and four defeats in his last six fights. Most recently, Holland lost a unanimous decision to former Bellator welterweight title challenger Michael Page in his promotional debut last April at UFC 300. Prior to that, Holland lost a split decision to Jack Della Maddalena in September past. … Oleksiejczuk (19-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) is just a .500 fighter since March 2022, going 3-3 in that stretch. He is coming off a technical submission loss to Michel Pereira after being choked last March at UFC 299.

Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC 302 Expert Pick, Prediction

Filling out the main card is the middleweight clash between Holanda and Oleksiejzcuk.

Oleksiejczuk, who is a lefty who loves performing, will likely bring out the best in Holland.

Holland hasn’t exactly been the most consistent fighter in the world, but the “Pioneer” has traditionally done very well against UFC-caliber southpaws, currently sitting at 7-2-1.

For that reason, I can’t help but see Holland putting his right hand on the pike.

The choice is the Netherlands by club and substitute in the second round.

Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC 302 Odds

Oddsmakers and the public are favoring the more popular product, listing Holland (-300) and Oleksiejczuk (+225) via FanDuel.

Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk UFC 302 start time, how to watch

For the main event, Holland and Oleksiejczuk are expected to walk to the Octagon at approximately 11:15 pm ET. The fight goes on ESPN+ pay per view.

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