Kevin Holland Seeks Rematches After UFC 327 Win

The welterweight fighter wants to run it back with Daniel Rodriguez and Mike Malott after getting back in the win column.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:20am

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After defeating Randy Brown at UFC 327 in Miami, welterweight fighter Kevin Holland said he wants rematches against Daniel Rodriguez and Mike Malott, who both beat him in 2025. Holland, who has had an up-and-down UFC career with multiple winning and losing streaks, believes he can avenge those losses.

Why it matters

Holland is a veteran UFC fighter looking to regain momentum after a couple tough losses. Rematches against Rodriguez and Malott provide him the opportunity to prove he can beat those opponents and get back into title contention in the welterweight division.

The details

Holland (29-15 MMA, 16-12 UFC) earned a unanimous decision victory over Randy Brown (20-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC) on the UFC 327 prelims in Miami. The win snapped a two-fight skid for Holland, who had lost to Rodriguez and Malott in 2025. Now Holland wants to run it back with those two fighters, even though they just fought last year. Rodriguez recently announced he was released from a Mexican prison, while Malott is headlining UFC Fight Night 273 this Saturday against Gilbert Burns.

  • Holland defeated Randy Brown at UFC 327 on April 13, 2026.
  • Holland lost to Daniel Rodriguez and Mike Malott in 2025.

The players

Kevin Holland

A 32-year-old welterweight fighter in the UFC with a 29-15 professional record. He has had an up-and-down career in the promotion, with multiple winning and losing streaks.

Daniel Rodriguez

A welterweight fighter who recently announced he was released from a Mexican prison, where he had been held for several months.

Mike Malott

A welterweight fighter who is headlining UFC Fight Night 273 this Saturday against Gilbert Burns.

Randy Brown

A welterweight fighter who lost to Kevin Holland by unanimous decision at UFC 327.

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What they’re saying

“I need my rematches. I need D-Rod … and I need Mike Malott. If he gets past Gilbert Burns, then I'd like to fight Mike Malott. If he doesn't get past Gilbert Burns, then somebody shoot him in the nuts and give me Gilbert Burns.”

— Kevin Holland, UFC Fighter

What’s next

If Mike Malott defeats Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 273 this Saturday, then a rematch between Malott and Holland could be next. If Malott loses to Burns, then Holland may try to get a fight against Burns instead.

The takeaway

Kevin Holland is a veteran UFC fighter looking to regain momentum after a couple tough losses. By seeking rematches against the fighters who recently beat him, Holland is showing his determination to prove he can defeat those opponents and work his way back into title contention in the welterweight division.