‘Big Mouth’ Bailed Out D-Rod To Lockdown Rematch
Kevin Holland really wants a rematch with Daniel Rodriguez. The two Welterweight veterans threw down last summer, putting on a very entertaining brawl at UFC 318. After 15 minutes, however, “D-Rod” secured the upset win and broke Holland’s win streak.
Holland is no stranger to the occasional loss, but he feels that was a particularly […]
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 19: Kevin Holland of the United States (L) and Daniel Rodriguez of the United States exchange strikes during their welterweight bout during UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 at the Smoothie King Center on July 19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kevin Holland really wants a rematch with Daniel Rodriguez. The two Welterweight veterans threw down last summer, putting on a very entertaining brawl at UFC 318 .
After 15 minutes, however, “D-Rod” secured the upset win and broke Holland’s win streak. Holland is no stranger to the occasional loss, but he feels that was a particularly winnable fight and would like to get it back at some point. Unfortunately, nobody knows where Daniel Rodriguez has been since their July 2025 clash.
For a long time, Rodriguez was radio silent. He wasn’t posting on social media, chatting with journalists, or even appearing in the photos of teammates. All sorts of rumors popped up, as some alleged Rodriguez was in prison, stranded in Mexico, or both.