Kevin Holland vs Stephen Thompson — Fight recap

Stephen Thompson stopped Kevin Holland via TKO in the fourth round at 5:00 on December 3, 2022, with referee Dan Miragliotta officiating. Thompson's striking superiority proved decisive, landing 163 significant strikes at 62% accuracy compared to Holland's 119 of 210 (56%), while controlling the pace with superior head strike volume of 103 to Holland's 52.

Holland attempted to establish wrestling with two takedown tries, but Thompson's defensive wrestling remained intact at 0-for-0, keeping the fight standing where the veteran's precision and footwork dictated terms. Thompson's body and leg striking proved particularly effective, connecting on 42 of 49 body shots and nearly perfect leg striking at 18 of 19, systematically breaking down Holland's defense over four rounds.

The loss marked a significant setback for Holland's middleweight aspirations against an elite striker in his prime.