Kevin Holland, undeterred by his recent setback against Jack Della Maddalena at Noche UFC, has wasted no time in targeting his next adversary.
Taking to Instagram, Holland has thrown down the gauntlet to the seasoned welterweight contender, Neil Magny. What makes this challenge particularly intriguing is the unique wager attached to it – the loser of their impending bout must undergo a dramatic change of appearance and shear off their locks.
Following a grueling battle that spanned three hard-fought rounds, Della Maddalena ultimately secured a split decision victory, with two judges scoring it 29-28 in his favor, while a lone dissenter favored Holland with the same tally.
This defeat marks the end of a two-fight winning streak for Holland, whose previous victories included impressive triumphs over Michael Chiesa and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Since his return to the welterweight division, “Trailblazer” now boasts a record of 4-3. In contrast, Della Maddalena continues to impress, extending his UFC record to a perfect 6-0, while his overall professional record stands at an impressive 16-2.
Meanwhile, Neil Magny finds himself just a month removed from a brutal defeat at the hands of Ian Machado Garry at UFC 292. The Irish sensation dominated Magny over three grueling rounds, earning decisive scores of 30-26 on two occasions and a staggering 30-24 from the third judge. The memory of that punishing defeat is still fresh in Magny’s mind as he contemplates the high-stakes challenge laid down by Holland.