Kevin Holland is an American mixed martial who made his octagon debut on August 4, 2018, and within five years, has made 23 UFC appearances. He is about to fight for the 24th time for the promotion at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025, against Reinier de Ridder.
At UFC 307, Kevin Holland faced Roman Dolidze and lost the bout via a corner stoppage.
What happened to Kevin Holland?
Kevin Holland suffered a rib injury during the first round of his fight against Roman Dolidze, resulting in his corner stopping the bout. Stepping in for Chris Curtis, Roman Dolidze dropped to middleweight to face Kevin Holland. Both fighters, boasting a 54% knockout rate, clashed under the supervision of referee Jason Herzog. The fight began with Holland utilizing his reach advantage, landing kicks and punches to keep Dolidze at bay. Despite Dolidze’s aggressive forward movement, Holland's strikes were more precise. However, Dolidze managed to close the distance, scoring a takedown and controlling Holland on the ground.
While Holland attempted to defend with heel strikes and an armbar, Dolidze maintained dominant positioning, landing heavy ground-and-pound. Holland appeared injured during a scramble, pointing to his rib as the round ended. Back in his corner, Holland expressed his struggle to continue. After consulting with him, his coach, Kru Bob Perez, called off the fight to protect him.
When is Kevin Holland fighting again?
Kevin Holland's next bout is against the former ONE FC two-division champion, Reinier de Ridder. This bout will take place as the main card opener of UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 on January 18, 2025.
FAQs on Kevin Holland
A. During his fight against Roman Dolidze, Kevin Holland sustained a rib injury.
A. Stephen Thompson defeated Kevin Holland via TKO in the fourth round at UFC on ESPN 42.
A. Kevin Holland's professional record is 26-12-1.
A. Kevin Holland is set to make his next outing on January 18, 2025, against Reinier de Ridder.
A. Kevin Holland is 32 years old as of January 2025.
