Kevin Holland has expressed his desire to match or break Donald Cerrone's record for reaching 30 UFC fights in the shortest timeframe. Holland fought his 29th UFC bout this past weekend and debuted with the promotion 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 compete on July 18, while breaking it would require fighting on July 11. UFC 329 is scheduled for July 11 during international fight week, presenting a potential opportunity for Holland to attempt the record. Holland has been one of the most active fighters on the UFC roster since his debut.
Kevin Holland is chasing a piece of UFC history, setting his sights on Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone's record for reaching 30 fights with the promotion in the shortest timeframe.
Holland, nicknamed "Trailblazer," completed his 29th UFC bout this past weekend, leaving him just one fight short of the milestone. The 33-year-old American, who trains out of Phalanx MMA Academy, made his UFC debut in 2018 and has been among the most active fighters on the roster ever since. Standing six-foot-three with an 81-inch reach, Holland carries a professional record of 29-15-0 and has built a reputation as a high-volume striker, landing 4.26 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy.
Cerrone's record stands at 7 years, 11 months, and 14 days to reach 30 UFC appearances — a benchmark set by one of the most prolific fighters in promotional history. The 43-year-old BMF Ranch product holds a career record of 36-17-0 and was himself known for an aggressive fight schedule throughout his tenure. Cerrone averaged 4.41 significant strikes per minute during his run, complementing his output with 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
For Holland to tie the record, he would need to step into the octagon by July 18. Breaking it outright would require a fight date of July 11 or earlier — a window that aligns with UFC 329, which is scheduled for July 11 during international fight week.
Why it matters
- Holland's pursuit adds a historic dimension to what would otherwise be a routine booking decision
- UFC 329 during international fight week gives the promotion a high-profile platform to accommodate the attempt
- A successful record run would cement Holland's place among the UFC's all-time iron men in terms of activity
