UFC 307's Kevin Holland Tired of Inactive 'Bums' Complaining About Fighters' Pay: 'I'm Just Active'

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Kevin Holland's approach to UFC competition is different than most. While “Trailblazer” certainly did his best in two separate divisions, he never seemed overly heartbroken about still not winning a title after 22 fights in the Octagon. Instead, Holland contented himself with cashing checks in two divisions and taking short-notice fights in two different weight classes, setting various UFC records for overall activity.

He's a modern-day Donald Cerrone when it comes to his activity, and the fact that he gets eight post-fight bonuses doesn't hurt his finances. Holland's style is certainly lucrative for anyone at any time, and he has no sympathy for fighters who only compete once or twice a year and then struggle to make ends meet.

“Half of these people are running around saying, 'We don't get paid enough.' We don't get paid enough. “We don’t get paid enough. “You don’t fight enough,” Holland said (via MMA Junkie). “At the end of the day, you want to get paid for shit you don’t do. Shit, that sounds like a bum to me. Remember, I wasn’t a bum like the rest of these guys.”

He continued: “I've had real jobs before, so I understand activity. I understand going to work so I can pay my bills, and I have a lot of bills. Respect to Alex [Pereira]. Alex did it, got the belt and stayed active. Lots of missions and they are all successful missions. Me? I’m just active.”

Holland's Iron Man approach to fighting is admirable, and it's true that many fighters wouldn't be up to the task of jumping weight classes on short notice. However, it is also true that many do not get this opportunity. The UFC roster is huge and the promotion only offers a limited number of events and fights each year. Most athletes are lucky enough to fight twice a year and may have to wait on the sidelines for months in hopes of getting an offer.

If there is no vacancy, there is no pay.

Ultimately, Holland returns to action this weekend (October 5, 2024), opening the main card of UFC 307 at 185 pounds against Roman Dolidze. It's his second middleweight bout this year and a win would likely move him back into the official UFC rankings.

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Championship doubleheader! The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with two exciting championship fights at the top. In the pay-per-view (PPV) main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight champion became Alex Pereiraaims for his third successful title defense in 2024 as he clashes with the No. 8 contender, Khalil Rountree Jr.in a battle of fierce knockout artists. Meanwhile, in the UFC 307 championship, co-headliner and women's bantamweight champion, Raquel Penningtondefended against the former defending champion and number 1 contender, Julianna Penain a grudge match out of time The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 more than a decade ago. UFC 307 will also feature the return of the former pound-for-pound star, Jose Aldoas well as Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland and much more! The action of “SLC!” is a must-see! UFC 307 The start time is scheduled 6:30 p.m. ET (preliminary round card) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).

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