Kevin Holland has made a name for himself by embracing challenges in the world of mixed martial arts. Now, he faces one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most promising young talents in the welterweight division. Holland, a product of the Phalanx MMA Academy, will attempt to improve upon his 12-6 record inside the Octagon when he faces Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC Fight Night 227 co-main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Entering the cage on the strength of back-to-back victories, Holland last appeared at UFC 291, where he defeated Michael Chiesa with a brabo choke in the first round. On the other hand, Della Maddalena is on an impressive 15-fight winning streak dating back to 2016.
Holland’s Statistics and Background
Holland, aged 30, was born in Riverside, California on November 5, 1992. He has seven wins by submission, accounting for 28% of his career total. His preferred methods include guillotine chokes, brabo chokes, rear-naked chokes, and triangle chokes. Holland also has 14 wins by knockout or technical knockout (56%) and four more by decision (4%). With an 81-inch reach, Holland will have an eight-inch advantage over his Australian opponent. He has had at least a four-inch reach advantage in all 18 of his UFC appearances. Holland has fought at least once in nine consecutive calendar years, with varying records in each year.
Della Maddalena’s Statistics and Background
Della Maddalena, aged 27, was born on September 10, 1996, in Perth, Australia. He boasts 11 victories by knockout or technical knockout, accounting for 74% of his career total. Among his UFC victims are Danny Roberts, Ramazan Emeev, and Pete Rodriguez. Della Maddalena also has two other victories by submission (13%) and two more by decision (13%). In his five UFC appearances, he has outlanded the opposition by 111 significant strikes, connecting on 191 strikes while absorbing only 80 in return. Della Maddalena has suited up for five organizations as a professional mixed martial artist, including the UFC, Eternal MMA, Dana White’s Contender Series, Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, and Reign Fighting.
As Holland and Della Maddalena prepare for their upcoming battle at 170 pounds, they bring impressive records and statistics to the table. Holland’s nine opponents who have defeated him boast a cumulative .762 winning percentage with a combined record of 156-48-2. Conversely, the two opponents who have defeated Della Maddalena have a cumulative winning percentage of .706 and a combined record of 12-5. As the fighters approach this highly anticipated match, it will be interesting to see how their respective skills and strengths play out in the Octagon.