""The guy's called me out a few times, they always have this code on, like 'don't fight another guy like you.' And then they want to fight, so I give them what they want and I'm gonna f*ck em up.""
""It's a business. It's part of the game. These guys don't mean it. They see me in the hallways and stuff and it's never any problem. I've learned the long way that it's just competition.""
""It's pretty cool. I don't do a whole lot of promotion or anything like that. Just kind of keep it smooth, keep it small. And we've got some decent fighters.""
""I'm definitely happy to maybe in the future own a few gyms, be able to set some standards on how gyms should be ran. I've seen some go...""
Kevin Holland acknowledges that callouts are a normal aspect of the fight business and doesn't take them personally. He views them as a promotional tactic for fighters. Holland is preparing to face Randy Brown at UFC 327 and recognizes Brown's skills. After a six-month break, he opened his own gym, focusing on building a community of fighters. While he has no immediate plans to coach, he aspires to own more gyms in the future and set standards for their operation.
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