Holland's grappling identity is defined by an aggressive, offense-first approach that translates naturally from his MMA career into submission grappling contexts. Standing well over six feet tall, he weaponizes his long limbs and extended reach to threaten chokes and establish control from distance, making his guard work and clinch grappling particularly challenging to navigate.
Submission Repertoire
In MMA competition, Holland has demonstrated a clear affinity for the Guillotine Choke, the Rear Naked Choke, and Triangle Choke setups, transitioning fluidly between attempts during scrambles. His ground game thrives on relentless forward pressure and a willingness to engage in dynamic, high-pace exchanges rather than grinding through positional hierarchies.
Strengths and Vulnerabilities
Where Holland's approach diverges from traditional BJJ competition lies in his tendency to blend submission hunting with explosive movement. This style generates consistent offensive threats and keeps opponents reactive, but can expose him to specialists trained exclusively in positional grappling who capitalize on his commitment to scrambles over structured control. It is a trade-off that makes his grappling both compelling to watch and analytically rich to study.
