Brendan Allen vs Kevin Holland — Fight recap

Brendan Allen submitted Kevin Holland via second-round submission at 3:38 on October 18, 2019, with referee Steve Rita officiating. Despite Holland's striking advantage—landing 22 of 38 significant strikes (57%) compared to Allen's 10 of 22 (45%)—Allen's grappling proved decisive.

Allen converted 2 of 3 takedown attempts (66%) and accumulated 2:54 of control time, while Holland managed only 1 successful takedown despite 4:44 of control. Allen's four submission attempts in the fight culminated in the finish, showcasing his willingness to engage on the ground despite Holland's superior striking output.

The victory demonstrated Allen's ability to impose his wrestling game against a more striking-oriented opponent and solidified his position in the middleweight rankings.