There were a number of excellent fighters in 2020, but for UFC President Dana White, his fighter – or fighters – of the year was Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland.
In an interview with The Schmo on YouTube, Dana White shared who she thought had the best 2020 among UFC fighters.
According to Dana White, the two most influential fighters in 2020 were Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland.
“That’s sad. Everyone knows I love Khamzat [Chimaev]. What he did in 2020 was incredible. I love Kevin Holland, 5-0 in 2020. Off the top of my head, those are the two. “
As The Schmo said, it is difficult to argue with Dana White ‘s views. Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland both turned in impressive performances in 2020. Chimaev won all three of his UFC fights, making for an unbeaten first year in the UFC. Chimaev could have gone for an octagonal fourth appearance of the year, but tested positive for COVID-19 before joining Leon Edwards. The bout was rescheduled for January, but Chimaev had to withdraw again, after still feeling the effects of the devastating disease.
Holland, meanwhile, tied the record for most UFC winners in a calendar year with five. He halted 2020 by earning stars for the first round around former Brazilian soldier Jacare Souza at UFC 256. Already, Holland has another big name ahead of him next, as he expects to go against Derek Brunson in March.
Both Chimaev and the Netherlands have landed on several 2020 Breakout Fighter of the Year lists.
After the 2020 scenario, Dana White is looking forward to 2021
“As we enter 2021, I just wanted to remind everyone that there is a solution to every problem! pic.twitter.com/u8s2TSSDwZ
– UFC (@ufc) 21 December 2020
Published December 31, 2020, 14:33 IST