During UFC 316 media day, Kevin Holland abruptly left the event following a question regarding his ongoing feud with former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
A rivalry sparked on a podcast
The tension between Holland and Jackson dates back to an episode of the “Jaxxon” podcast hosted by Rampage. Their interaction quickly turned hostile, nearly escalating into a physical confrontation. Holland later expressed interest in fighting Jackson, despite being in different weight classes.
Holland reacts to a sensitive question
When asked about his current relationship with Rampage, Holland brought up unpaid compensation for his podcast appearance. “I still haven’t been paid,” he said, visibly annoyed. He then added, “Rampage Jackson isn’t in the UFC, right? So stop talking about him. Thanks. I’m done.” With that, he exited the press event without answering further questions.
Feud continues outside the octagon
The incident adds fuel to an already heated rivalry. On the original podcast, Jackson accused Holland of backing down from a real fight. Holland pushed back, stating he was ready to fight anytime. Jackson ended their exchange by saying Holland didn’t seem to know what he wanted.
Although Rampage Jackson is no longer active in the UFC, the ongoing hostility between the two fighters has caught the attention of fans. Whether it will ever lead to a sanctioned bout remains uncertain.
