Dana White is still playing coy, but Kevin Holland just pulled back the curtain on the whole “$11 million man” saga. White, the UFC CEO, got pressed this week about the fighter he previously hinted had made a massive $11 million without ever fighting for a UFC title. And even with everyone pointing at Holland, White still wouldn’t confirm it.
Dana White’s “Big Mouth” Game Continues
White had everyone guessing a week ago when he casually dropped that “one of the guys that never fought for a world title has made over $11 million.” This got the entire MMA community putting on their detective hats. Naturally, reporters went straight for the obvious suspect, asking White directly if Holland was the guy. White just smiled, saying, “I never said it was Kevin Holland that was the $11 million man, but Kevin Holland has done pretty well. I love Kevin.” He then dove into their history, admitting he didn’t pick Holland initially, even calling him “Big Mouth.” But Holland took a last-minute fight against Thiago’s opponent, and “here we are with Kevin Holland.” When pushed again, White just smirked and repeated, “I did not say it was Kevin Holland.” The man’s a master of deflection!
Kevin Holland Just Blew Up the Mystery
While White was busy sidestepping, the MMA world largely landed on Holland as the mystery millionaire. And initially, Holland denied it. But then he did a full 180, dropping a bombshell that pretty much ended all speculation. Holland said, “It’s the $11 million dollar man, and I’m here to tell you one thing right now. I might’ve made $11 million, but after four kids, paying taxes, and getting divorced three times. Sh*t’s f*cked up.” Yeah, he said that! So, Holland has clearly identified himself as the guy.
Despite Holland’s very public confession, it looks like we’re not getting a confirmation from the UFC any time soon. The secret is out, but Dana White is sticking to his smirk.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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