It wasn’t the way anyone saw it going down, but Roman Dolidze walked away with the TKO win over Kevin Holland after things took a bad turn for Holland’s ribs. The fight was heating up, but midway through, Holland’s body wasn’t having it anymore. A rib injury forced him to tap out, ending the match early.
Roman Dolidze defeats Kevin Holland by TKO after Holland couldn't continue due to a rib injury. #UFC307 pic.twitter.com/SapSMzowQH
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 6, 2024
Dolidze didn’t leave much room for doubt, though. He looked strong from the jump, and even though the fight didn’t go the full distance, he was in control. Holland’s tough, but this one was out of his hands—when your ribs are done, you’re done.