Kevin Holland returns to welterweight at UFC London following back-to-back losses

The super-active Kevin Holland will reportedly meet welterweight Gunnar Nelson at UFC London.
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After a trio of fights at middleweight, Kevin Holland's going back down to 170lbs.

The Fort-Worth native has struggled to find momentum lately, suffering back-to-back losses to Roman Dolidze and Reinier de Ridder. 1-4 in his last five fights and weeks removed from a tap-out at UFC 311, Holland's already booked his return to the Octagon.

Kevin Holland has jumped between middleweight and welterweight during his UFC career.
Kevin Holland has jumped between middleweight and welterweight during his UFC career. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Holland Draws Gunnar Nelson Across The Pond

According to an initial report from Kevin K that was later confirmed by MMA Junkie, Holland is set to fight Gunnar Nelson at UFC London on Mar. 22. The bout will be contested at welterweight, where Holland fought Michael "Venom" Page less than a year ago at UFC 299.

Like Holland's last two opponents, Nelson comes from a grappling background and boasts 14 submission victories on his record. The fighter from Iceland has crossed paths with the best in the world, his last pair of losses coming against former champ Leon Edwards and title challenger Gilbert Burns.

Gunnar Nelson is a dangerous submission threat and is coming off back-to-back wins.
Gunnar Nelson is a dangerous submission threat and is coming off back-to-back wins. / Per Haljestam-Imagn Images

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Nelson is currently riding a two-fight win streak over Takashi Soto and Bryan Barberena, returning to fight in London, a common destination for the 15-time UFC veteran.

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