NEWARK, NJ — In a dramatic turn of events at the UFC 316 press conference, welterweight fighter Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland made headlines not for his upcoming bout against Vicente Luque, but for abruptly walking out mid-interview.

The Incident

During the press conference, Holland was engaged in a conversation with reporters when he became visibly agitated. Without warning, he stood up, muttered, “I’m done with this,” and exited the stage, leaving both the audience and his fellow fighters in stunned silence.

Background Tensions

Holland’s unexpected departure comes amid a brewing rivalry with former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Leading up to UFC 316, Holland had publicly criticized Muhammad’s recent loss of the title, attributing Muhammad’s success primarily to his work ethic. Muhammad responded by mocking Holland’s frequent losses, calling him “the most active loser.” The verbal exchange escalated, with Holland questioning Muhammad’s legitimacy as a champion for not defending his title.

Aftermath and Reactions

Following the incident, the UFC opted to continue the press conference with the remaining fighters. However, the atmosphere was noticeably tense, and questions about Holland’s behavior remained unanswered.

As for Holland, he has yet to publicly address his sudden exit. His unexpected departure has added another layer of intrigue to his upcoming fight against Luque, scheduled for the main card of UFC 316.