Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Kevin Holland
28-14
Age
32
Height
6'3"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
81"
Avg Fight Time
10:29
Gym
—
UFC Record
15-12-1(28 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 5 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 3 Sub 7 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 3R3 7
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
82%
Bonuses
10
Style
Kung Fu
Location
Riverside, United States
Last Fight2025-10-18
MM

L - Mike Malott
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Kevin HollandDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
MM

vs Mike Malott
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM

vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Emmett· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R2 1:28
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 1:28
LOSS
BA

vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:38
WIN
GN

vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD

vs Jack Della Maddalena
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JP

vs John Phillips
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:05
LOSS
ST

vs Stephen Thompson
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Corner Stoppage
R4 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R4 5:00
WIN
GM

vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AD

vs Alessio Di Chirico
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker· 2025-09-27
Overturned
Daukaus submission overturned on replay
R1 3:43
OverturnedDaukaus submission overturned on replay·R1 3:43
LOSS
MV

vs Marvin Vettori
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
DB
vs Derek Brunson
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CO

vs Charlie Ontiveros
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
Submission
Injury Verbal submission
R1 2:39
SubmissionInjury Verbal submission·R1 2:39
WIN
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JB

vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 0:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:32
WIN
AH

vs Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knees to Body In Clinch
R1 0:39
KO/TKOKnees to Body In Clinch·R1 0:39
LOSS
DR

vs Daniel Rodriguez
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VL

vs Vicente Luque
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 1:03
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:03
LOSS
Rd

vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:31
LOSS
RD

vs Roman Dolidze
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
KO/TKO
to Rib injury
R1 5:00
KO/TKOto Rib injury·R1 5:00
WIN
MO

vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 1:34
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 1:34
LOSS
MP

vs Michael Page
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MC

vs Michael Chiesa
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2· 2023-07-29
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 2:39
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 2:39
WIN
SP

vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 3:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:16
LOSS
KC

vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 2:13
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 2:13
WIN
AO
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R2 0:38
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R2 0:38
WIN
JS
vs Jacare Souza
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head From Bottom
R1 1:45
KO/TKOPunch to Head From Bottom·R1 1:45
LOSS
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
0.82 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Kevin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
54 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+58% vs div avg
59%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
35%
Head Kicks
28%
⭐Other
Damage Events
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (59%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (118%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 237% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
45% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
55% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
#21
20% of KOs
Knees to Body In Clinch
#31
20% of KOs
Punch to Head From Bottom
#41
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 6 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#41
17% of subs
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#51
17% of subs
Other
D'Arce Choke On Ground
#12
33% of subs
Injury
Verbal submission
#21
17% of subs
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#31
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by D'Arce Choke On Ground (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 82% of wins end in finish (14 KO + 9 subs).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (59% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#17 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#40 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc75%
Clinch
70% acc13%
Ground
74% acc12%
Striking Differential+1.08/min
4.30 landed/min3.22 absorbed/min
4.30
Landed/Min
3.22
Absorbed/Min
0.36
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1263
Sig. Strikes Attempted2525
Key Insights
Kevin is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (26%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#31 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#40 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
16
Defended
26
Total
42
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.82
TD / 15min
0.56
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
42
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
84
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
55%
R2
27%
R3
18%
Key Insights
9 career submission wins.
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,526
1.73
Ratio
Absorbed
1,460
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
14/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.3
High
Strikes/Min
6.4
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
59%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.73x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 59% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 28 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:33
R3 Control
0:36
R1 to Final
-27%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.8pp
Body
-0.1pp
Leg
-3.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
7.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
37%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#26
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#17
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#37
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#18
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3070
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 24
33% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
