Kevin Holland was trying to get his third win of 2025 on October 18, which was also his fifth fight of the year. "Trailblazer" seemed to be gaining a lot of ground after winning two welterweight fights in a row until losing by decision at UFC 318. Unfortunately, his record for the year fell to 2-3 after he lost a second straight unanimous decision at Rogers Arena on Saturday night. Two illegal strikes were the primary story in Holland's loss against Mike Malott in the co-main event. The American won the opening round on all three scorecards, but his opponent came back to win 29–28 after making it plain that he was still in pain from the groin hits. Holland wrote on social media just a few minutes after losing, "No doubt we suck, never bet on me again, and I need a head massage."