Kevin Holland insists he's 'officially retired' — 'I don't want to wrestle anymore'

Former UFC Welterweight Kevin Holland Has Retired From MMA

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Holland retired from MMA earlier this month but not everyone was convinced

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Kevin Holland officially announces retirement at the launch of his new podcast

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Holland said that "So I'm retired, I'm officially retired,"

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He added “I'm retired from fighting. I had a good fight, good payday, I had a good run."

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Holland fought Khamzat Chimaev in Las Vegas at UFC 279 in September

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In which Khamzat defeated Holland within minutes of the first round of the fight

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UFC 279 may be the last time Kevin Holland fights inside the Octagon in the UFC

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Kevin Holland finished with a 23–8 record in mixed martial arts

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