Wes Watson has reignited his controversial feud with UFC contenders, this time responding to Kevin Holland’s persistent challenges after weeks of apparent silence. The former prisoner turned motivational speaker initially caused a stir when he boldly claimed that “pro fighters are squares” and that “UFC fighting is gay.”
Watson’s original comments targeted the entire MMA community, stating that fighters “are only good in the ring” and characterizing them as “the epitome of squares.” He even went as far as to claim that his associates “will not accept a loss” and would resort to extreme measures if defeated, including threatening fighters’ families.
UFC welterweight Kevin Holland took particular offense to Watson’s remarks and began actively pursuing him for a confrontation. Holland messaged Watson directly, challenging him to back up his bold claims with action. However, Watson consistently avoided the challenge, leading Holland to publicly call him out on social media.
Holland posted on Instagram: “Can’t find Wes Watson. I’ve been looking for him for days. Does he really never leave that Airbnb?”
The situation became increasingly awkward for Watson as his initial bravado gave way to obvious avoidance tactics. Critics noted that Watson’s reluctance to engage made perfect sense given that many UFC fighters actually live in Miami, where Watson resides. The prospect of encountering someone like Sean Strickland on the streets likely contributed to his low profile during this period.
After the controversy seemingly died down, Watson finally decided to respond, but without mentioning Holland by name. In his characteristic rambling style, Watson attempted to flip the narrative, questioning why anyone would “tag a dude and act like you want a problem.” He dismissed his challengers as attention-seekers, saying: “You guys want my attention that bad? Like I don’t even know who most you people are. Nobody does. Oh wait, that’s why you’re always saying someone’s name who’s relevant because you’re an irrelevant [expletive].”
Watson’s response revealed a classic pattern of behavior associated with fake alpha males, making bold claims but failing to back them up when challenged. His delayed response only came after the heat had died down, suggesting he waited for a safer moment to address the situation.
It seems like Watson has a tendency to make controversial statements for attention while avoiding actual confrontation. His claims about being a “ring leader in prison” and participating in “prison riots” ring hollow when contrasted with his obvious reluctance to face trained MMA competitors who called his bluff.
