Nelson, 36, is coming off of a decision loss to Kevin Holland this past March. It was just the third time “Gunni” had stepped into the octagon since 2002.

Nelson ‘Optimistic’ for Late 2025 Return Nelson returned to action for the first time in two years at UFC London, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Kevin Holland on March 22.

Holland is now 2-0 since making a return to the welterweight division. Prior to submitting Luque, Holland had defeated UFC staple Gunnar Nelson in a hard-fought decision.

UFC welterweight contender Daniel Rodriguez was accused of cheating by Kevin Holland following their wild war at UFC 318. While Dustin Poirier ‘s retirement was the biggest headline of UFC 318 ...

Holland, 32, has been the UFC's most active fighters in 2025. However, he may need a little time off due to the laceration he suffered near his right eye. Holland has a two-fight winning streak ...

Nelson is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night 255 in March. It was his first bout in more than two years, prior to which he earned wins over Bryan Barberena ...