Kevin Holland’s performance at UFC Vancouver has generated a pretty major discussion about his future. ‘Trailblazer’ lost his fight via decision as Mike Malott registered his sixth win in Dana White’s promotion. Holland put up a pretty good fight, but ‘Proper’, with the help of the Vancouver crowd’s support, won and is moving on to his next challenge.

However, the question we have now is: what is next for Kevin Holland? The 33-year-old racked up his third loss in his last five fights. So, it’s only appropriate that Dana White pairs him up with someone who’s in a similar position. Hence, let us take a look at a few names who might just be Holland’s next opponent.

Kevin Holland could fight Neil Magny next

Neil Magny and Kevin Holland are in similar positions. Both fighters have had a pretty up-and-down run in the UFC, and it only makes sense for them to fight each other next. With more than 30 fights under the UFC banner and the most wins, ‘The Haitian Sensation’ has established himself as the benchmark fighter for anyone aspiring to get to the top of the welterweight division.

Kevin Holland had previously mentioned that he wasn’t opposed to a fight against Neil Magny for his sixth UFC fight in 2025. Well, he already has five fights to his name, so Dana White may not hesitate in giving him a sixth one in the next few months. Fighting Magny will be a test for Holland, especially because of his counterpart’s dynamism in the striking department and his unorthodox style of fighting.

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If Neil Magny doesn’t make the cut for Kevin Holland, there are a couple of more contenders that make sense for ‘Trailblazer’ to fight next. So, let’s move on to the next name on this list, and it’s another veteran, Alex Morono.

Holland could fight Alex Morono

Perhaps the most suitable next opponent for Kevin Holland is Alex Morono. The 35-year-old has been fighting in the UFC for almost a decade now, but over the past few years, he’s racked up more losses than wins. However, Morono has built a reputation for being durable and versatile, with a high-paced technical striking. On most occasions, the Houston, Texas native has seen himself underestimated, which makes his fight with Holland a compelling high-profile matchup.

Despite the negative results in his last few fights, Alex Morono has shown that he possesses a great fight IQ, and as heavy-handed as he is, fighting him is of value for Kevin Holland. This won’t be an ordinary fight because it poses meaningful stakes for both fighters. And now, let’s take a look at the final candidate for Holland’s next fight, which involves a former interim champion.

Holland vs Colby Covington may not be a bad idea

Colby Covington’s UFC career is in a precarious position at the moment. Since 2019, ‘Chaos’ has won only twice while losing four fights, including two title fights against Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards. Now, Covington fighting Kevin Holland is not only an opportunity for him to try to get back in his winning ways, but it’s also a chance for ‘Trailblazer’ to record a high-profile win.

‘Chaos’ is a championship-caliber fighter who has competed with some of the best in the welterweight division, and despite the polarizing nature of his UFC persona, Colby Covington is still a pretty big name in the division. He could be Kevin Holland’s ticket to make a move up the ladder, and since he’s looking for a sixth fight this year, Covington could fill in as his opponent, as he’s yet to fight in 2025.

Well, do you agree with this list? Who do you think Kevin Holland should fight next? Drop your comments below.