Kevin Holland has named one Brash UFC Welterweight.
The Netherlands competed for Newark’s UFC 316 card. He went one-on-one with fellow veteran Vicente Luque. The Netherlands received the “Night Performance” bonus thanks to their second submission finish.
After winning two consecutive times, the Netherlands is looking for a showdown at the top of the 10th UFC welterweight division.
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Netherlands vs. Covington?
Kevin Holland spoke to reporters at a post-war press conference at UFC 316. “Trailblazer” believes that the matchup against Colby Covington will be a good business for the UFC (H/T Mmajunkie).
“I think it’s going to be good,” Holland said at a press conference after the UFC 316 war. “I know they’re doing the ‘ultimate fighter’ house now with Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, but to be honest with you, they can cancel it and do Colby with me. Me and Colby can do anything.
“It could be fun. It can talk a lot. It can do anything you need. I think Colby and I are the best fighting night.
Covington’s final outing took place in December 2024. He shared the Octagon with Joaquin Buckley at the main event at UFC Tampa. The doctor stopped the fight before Round 3 was over as it was cut deeper above Covington’s eyes. Covington argued that he should be allowed to continue, but the general consensus is that Buckley was on track for victory.
It will be time to see if the UFC matchmaker agrees to Holland and book him for a showdown with Covington.
