Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Vancouver is reaching its apex as we bring you our betting prediction and pick for the Co-Principal Event going down within the Welterweight (170) Division. No. 15-ranked fan favorite Kevin Holland returns against Canada’s own Mike Malott in what’s sure to be an electrical scrap. Check our UFC odds series for the Holland-Malott prediction and pick.

Kevin Holland (28-14) has gone 15-11-0-1 under the UFC banner since 2018. Continually energetic, Kevin Holland has gone 2-1 over his last three fights with each wins earning ‘Performance of the Night’ honors. Now, he’ll look to bounce back in hostile territory to defend his top-15 rating. Holland stands 6-foot-3 with an 81-inch reach.

Mike Malott (12-2-1) has gone 5-1 since entering the UFC in 2022. A longtime coach for fellow fighters, he’s made a giant splash along with his no-frills brawling style and skill to will out a win. He is available in riding back-to-back victories and is trying to treat the fans to a different show here. Malott stands 6-foot-1 with a 73-inch reach.

Listed here are the UFC Vancouver Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Vancouver Odds: Kevin Holland-Mike Malott Odds

Kevin Holland: -102

Mike Malott: -118

Over 2.5 rounds: +135

Under 2.5 rounds: -175

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Why Kevin Holland Will Win

• Last Fight: (L) Daniel Rodriguez – U DEC
• Last 5: 2-3
• Finishes: 13 KO/TKO, 10 SUB

After looking great in his last two victories over Gunnar Nelson and Vicente Luque, Kevin Holland let up a tricky decision against a really game Daniel Rodriguez during his last fight. Clearly, Rodriguez was landing with way more power and emphasis while Holland struggled to harm his opponent towards the top. He’ll must remain consistent against one other tough-nosed fighter in Malott on Saturday.

Still, when it comes to pure martial arts ability, Kevin Holland is actually the more versatile fighter with way more experience within the cage. Malott tends to be ultra-aggressive when engaging with opponents, so it could open the door for Holland to frustrate his opponent by making him miss or landing counters when he over-commits. Either way, Holland must have some trick up his sleeve during this one and we should always see some unorthodox techniques per usual.

While Kevin Holland is expert on the bottom, Malott is a BJJ black belt and can make it difficult for Holland to search out any real offense on the bottom. Holland should stick with his typical touch-and-go striking while hoping that he can enter into his flow state and ride his Muay Thai to a snug decision.

Why Mike Malott Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Charles Radtke – TKO (punches, R2)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 5 KO/TKO, 6 SUB

Mike Malott will make one other appearance in front of his home Canadian fans, fighting in Edmonton last November where he dominated Trevin Giles for 3 rounds. Holland will arguably be the hardest opponent Malott’s faced since entering the UFC, so he’ll need to indicate up as the very best version of himself come Saturday. He’s grown accustomed to the brilliant lights and fighting back in Canada should give him an enormous motivational boost.

Mike Malott is amazingly technical on the bottom, as previously mentioned, but he’s been making a concerted effort to enhance his striking with each passing fight. He’s way more willing to have interaction opponents in a brawl on the feet and given his flare for the dramatic, we could see him welcoming an all-out slug fest against a willing Kevin Holland.

Still, Malott has been known to get caught previously and he’ll need to watch out against an opportunistic finisher like Kevin Holland. At the identical time, Malott is more concerned with giving the fans an incredible show, so do not be surprised if he throws caution to the wind and meets Holland in the middle of the cage.

Final Kevin Holland-Mike Malott Prediction & Pick

That is an especially fun bout within the Co-Principal Event spot as each fighters are known for his or her ability to show an MMA bout into an all-out scrap. Kevin Holland is actually the higher striker here and can welcome a kickboxing fight against a slower, stiffer striker in Malott. Holland can also be expert on the bottom, nevertheless it’s not going that he’ll be too keen on grappling with Malott early.

Mike Malott is the hometown favorite here and his support from the gang might be palpable during this fight. His clearest path to victory could also be having to face up to the constant pressure in what must be a back-and-forth fight for each side.

Ultimately, we’ve to roll with Kevin Holland for our final prediction as he’s simply the more well-rounded fighter. Which version of Holland shows up on Saturday continues to be to be determined, but this must be a fun scrap where Holland normally thrives if he’s capable of enter a flow state in his striking. Let’s roll with him for the near-even money.

Final Kevin Holland-Mike Malott Prediction & Pick: Kevin Holland (-102)