Kevin Holland is ready to turn the fight world upside down! As he prepares for UFC Vancouver tonight, he has declared his intention to "f—k sh-t up" and aims to face veteran Neil Magny in what he desires to be his final bout of 2025.
This evening, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, fans can tune in to watch Holland in action at the Rogers Arena in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as part of the highly anticipated UFC Vancouver event live on ESPN+. Holland is scheduled to take on Canada's own Mike Malott in the co-main event, marking his fifth appearance inside the Octagon this year.
Known as the "Trailblazer," Holland's performance thus far in 2025 has been a little inconsistent with a record of 2-2, but he’s determined to improve this by securing a victory against Malott—who is not to be underestimated, as he is recognized as one of the most formidable fighters in the UFC today.
If all goes well for Holland and he emerges victorious and injury-free tonight, he is eyeing another clash to close out the year against the seasoned welterweight Neil Magny. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Holland shared his vision for the coming years, indicating that he intends to take a more relaxed approach in 2026, while planning an ambitious seven-fight schedule in 2027. As he put it, "I’ve fought enough this year where next year I can just relax a little bit. Let the brain rest up, let the body heal up, and I’ll be ready to get back out there the year after." He has no doubt about his upcoming bout, saying confidently, "Saturday night, I’m f—king sh-t up. So I’m for sure getting one more in."
At just 32 years of age, Holland certainly shows the capability of fighting again this year, and from his lofty aspirations for 2027, he is eager to increase his level of activity. It's worth noting that he has never fought more than five times in a single calendar year, meaning that for him to achieve his ambitious goal, maintaining perfect health is essential.
As for his match against Malott? Holland believes he has the edge and commented, "The guy is a wonderful fighter, but he’s just a step behind the level of competition that I am, and he’s two steps behind the level of competition I usually lose to – so it’s just not going to be a good one."
UFC Vancouver promises to be an exhilarating event! It is set to showcase a stacked card, featuring not only Holland's anticipated clash but also the main event where the rising star, Reinier de Ridder, faces the experienced grappling expert, Brendan Allen. This fight carries significant implications, possibly paving the way for the winner towards competing for the 185-pound title. Meanwhile, Holland's face-off with Malott is pivotal as both fighters vie for a crucial win in the notoriously competitive 170-pound division.
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