This is the live blog for Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott, the welterweight co-main event for UFC Vancouver on Saturday night at Rogers Arena.
Picking up the mantle of fighters like Donald Cerrone before him, Holland is one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster. This is Holland’s 28th fight in just seven years, and his fifth of 2025 tying the record for most bouts in a year (he’s already done it once before). If he can get out of this fight relatively unscathed, Holland could push to break the record later this year.
Pushed as the face of Canadian men’s MMA, Malott previously had an opportunity to break into the top 15 of the welterweight rankings but fell short against Neil Magny. But after back-to-back wins over Trevin Giles and Charles Radtke, Malott now gets another shot at moving into the top of the 170-pound division.
Check out the live blog for Holland vs. Malott below.
Well, that feature fight was exactly what we though it might be. Classic Chito and classic Zahabi. Now we’re onto a matchup that simply cannot be boring.
Kevin Holland is almost always fun, and same for Mike Malott. Let’s enjoy.
Malott out to his usual Sum 41. He’s in the red shorts and looks to be in tremendous shape. Also, apparently his brother’s hockey game is happening right now, so he’ll be fighting right when his brother is skating around.
Holland walking out with swagger, despite the boos. He’s singing whatever his song is (I can’t make it out) and he’s rocking black shorts.
Holland is 1 years younger, 2 inches taller, and has an 8-inch reach advantage. This one is close to a pick’em on the odds, with Holland at -105 and Malott at -115.
Joe Martinez gets things going and this crowd is loud for Malott. He stands still, shifting his weight while he’s announced. Holland is smirking, moving around, and egging the crowd on as he is announced.
Dan Miragliotta is the referee and the crowd boos him loudly.