Kevin Holland has stated he wants to match or break Donald Cerrone's record for reaching 30 UFC fights in the shortest time. Holland just competed in his 29th UFC bout last weekend, having debuted in 2018. Cerrone's record stands at 7 years, 11 months, and 14 days to reach 30 fights. To tie the record, Holland would need to fight on July 18, but to break it he would need to compete on July 11, which coincidentally is the date of UFC 329 during International Fight Week. Holland appears eager for the UFC to give him this opportunity.
Kevin Holland has set his sights on one of the most unique records in UFC history, publicly expressing his desire to match or break Donald Cerrone's mark for reaching 30 UFC appearances in the shortest span of time.
Holland, 33, stepped into the octagon for the 29th time last weekend, continuing a remarkable run of activity since his promotional debut in 2018. The six-foot-three welterweight and middleweight carries a 29-15-0 record and trains out of Phalanx MMA Academy. Known as "Trailblazer," Holland lands 4.26 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and his 81-inch reach has made him a persistent offensive threat across two weight classes.
The record he is chasing belongs to Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, who accumulated 30 UFC fights in 7 years, 11 months, and 14 days. The 43-year-old American legend holds an overall record of 36-17-0 and remains one of the most active fighters in promotional history, having averaged over four significant strikes per minute throughout his career while also averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The math creates a narrow window for Holland. To tie Cerrone's record, he would need to compete by July 18. To outright break it, he would need to fight by July 11 — a date that corresponds with UFC 329 during International Fight Week. Holland has made clear he wants the UFC to book him on that card.
Why it matters
- Holland sits one fight away from a record that has stood since Cerrone's era of unprecedented activity
- A July 11 booking at UFC 329 during International Fight Week would give the milestone maximum visibility
- Holland's striking volume and submission threat make him a marketable opponent for nearly any fighter in either the welterweight or middleweight division
- Cerrone's record has long been considered untouchable, and Holland's realistic shot at it underscores how consistently active he has been since 2018
