Thompson vs Holland Prediction: UFC on ESPN 42 Betting Odds and Picks

Stephen Thompson is a welterweight fighter. He is on a 2-fight losing streak. His last fight was in December 2020 against Geoff Neill. He has not fought since December 18, 2021. Kevin Holland is an active fighter and could be a threat. Stephen has incredible footwork, timing and sense of distance. In some fights he is overly passive and looks more passive from the outside. Thompson blocks 78% of attempts to take him to the ground. The best defense against takedowns is good. Steven has good cardio. he can work at a high pace for 5 rounds.

Kevin Holland started his professional career in 2015. He has fought in a string of second-rate promotions, including Bellator and LFA. In June 2018, Kevin came to Dana White's Contender Series show and signed a contract with the UFC. Kevin's debut in the promotion was against Thiago Santos in August of the same year. After that, he won 3 fights in row.

Kevin's rise in the UFC was stopped by Brendan Allen in October 2019. Kevin had 5 fights in 6 months in 2020 and won each of them. In 2021, Kevin lost to Derek Brunson by unanimous decision and to Marvin Vettori by short notice. Since then, he has had four mour fights – a No Contest against Kyle Daukaus, two wins over Alex Oliveira and Tim Means and a defeat to Khamzat Chimaev.

Holland lost to Chimaev early in the first round. Thompson is a passive fighter and Kevin Holland likes to play.