Sun Jun 29 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Kevin Holland to Finally Face Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 318, Re-igniting Fight Nearly Derailed by Chimaev Chaos**
**New Orleans, LA –** Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland is set to square off against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 318 on July 19th, rekindling a matchup that was scrapped nearly two years ago due to the infamous UFC 279 shakeup. The welterweight bout, first reported by @realkevink on X, promises fireworks as both fighters look to climb the rankings.
The original fight between Holland and Rodriguez was slated for UFC 279 in September 2022. However, Khamzat Chimaev’s significant weight miss forced the UFC to scramble, ultimately leading to Holland facing Chimaev instead – a fight which ended in a quick submission victory for “Borz.”
Holland is coming off a dominant submission win over Vicente Luque at UFC 316 earlier this month. Known for his activity and willingness to fight anyone, Holland is eager to keep the momentum going.
This fight is particularly significant for Holland, as it puts him on pace to potentially break the record for most UFC fights in a calendar year. He currently shares the record with 11 other fighters, and if he can secure two more fights before the end of 2025, he will stand alone in the history books.
UFC 318 is headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway for the BMF belt.
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