Kevin Holland stated he wants to match or break Donald Cerrone's record for reaching 30 UFC fights in the shortest time. Holland fought his 29th UFC bout this past weekend, having debuted in 2018. Cerrone's record stands at 7 years, 11 months, and 14 days to reach 30 fights. Holland could tie the record by fighting on July 18, or break it by competing on July 11. UFC 329 is scheduled for July 11 as part of International Fight Week, presenting a potential opportunity for Holland to achieve this milestone.
Kevin Holland has set his sights on one of the UFC's most durable records, revealing after his 29th octagon appearance this past weekend that he wants to match or surpass Donald Cerrone's mark for reaching 30 UFC fights in the shortest span of time.
Holland, 33, carries a 29-15-0 record and competes out of Phalanx MMA Academy. The six-foot-three orthodox striker has been a near-constant presence on UFC cards since debuting in 2018, averaging 4.26 significant strikes landed per minute with a 49 percent striking accuracy. His 81-inch reach — among the longest in the welterweight division — has made him one of the more recognizable figures on the roster throughout his rapid rise in fight frequency.
Cerrone, now 43 and holding a career record of 36-17-0, set the benchmark at 7 years, 11 months, and 14 days to accumulate 30 UFC appearances. The BMF Ranch product was legendary for his willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, and the durability of that record reflects just how relentlessly active he was across his prime years.
For Holland to tie Cerrone's mark, he would need to compete by July 18. To outright break it, he would need to fight on or before July 11 — the date UFC 329 is currently scheduled as part of International Fight Week, giving Holland a natural target on the calendar.
Why it matters
- Holland's push highlights how rarely fighters sustain the activity level needed to challenge Cerrone's record
- A slot at UFC 329 during International Fight Week would give the milestone a marquee stage
- At 33, Holland is in the window where stacking fights quickly remains physically viable, adding urgency to the timeline
