UFC Fight Night 262: Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott Prediction

UFC Fight Night 262: Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott Prediction for Tomorrow, 10/18/25

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UFC Fight Night 262: Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott Pickswise Expert Predictions

Money Line Pick
Malott Win(-118)

The Co-Main Event at UFC Fight Night 262 will see Kevin Holland take on Mike Malott. This will be a fight in the UFC Welterweight division. Holland enters this fight with an MMA record of 28-14 and 16-11 in the UFC. He averages 4.30 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 50%. Holland absorbs 3.22 strikes and has a striking defense of 50%. His grappling is decent, averaging 0.82 takedowns every 15 minutes. Holland has a takedown accuracy of 38% and a takedown of 55%.

Malott enters this fight with an MMA record of 12-2-1 and 6-1 in the UFC. He averages 4.09 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 47%. Malott is absorbing 2.96 strikes and has a striking defense of 54%. His grappling has also been solid, averaging 2.08 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 56% and a takedown defense of 16%.

Malott is the slight favorite in this fight, but looks to be the best betting option. He has the advantage in grappling, plus he is in better form, having won 6 of his 7 UFC fights, while Holland is 3-5 in his last 8 UFC fights. Based on this, backing Malott to win will be our best bet.

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