Kevin Holland, nicknamed “Trailblazer” and “Big Mouth” is an American MMA fighter. He is known for competing in the welterweight and middleweight divisions at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Holland made his UFC debut at UFC 227 against Thiago Santos on August 4, 2018. However, he lost his debut fight by unanimous decision. Since then, he has become quite an accomplished fighter by winning one Fight of the Night and 6 Performance of the Night bonuses. He also tied with Roger Huerta and Neil Magny for having 5 wins in a calendar year in UFC history.
Holland currently has a MMA record of 35. He has won 25 fights (14 by knockout, 7 by submission and 4 by decision) and has lost 9 fights (1 by knockout, 3 by submission and 5 by decision). 1 of his fights ended in a no-contest. He won his last fight against Michael Chiesa at UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 on July 29, 2023 via a D'arce Choke Submission. Holland's next fight is against up and coming prospect Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2.
Kevin Holland’s Nationality
Kevin Holland holds American nationality by birth. He was born on November 5, 1992 in Riverside, California, United States.
Kevin Holland’s Ethnicity
Kevin Holland is African-American by ethnicity. Not much information is available about his parents. However, it is known that this mother stayed in and out of jail while his father has been incarcerated throughout his life. Holland became an UFC fan by watching UFC 100 while paying a visit to his father in Philadelphia.
Kevin Holland was raised mostly by his grandparents in Rancho Cucamonga, California and in Ontario, Canada.
FAQs
Q. What are the nicknames of Kevin Holland?
A. Kevin Holland’s nicknames are “Trailblazer” and “Big Mouth.”
Q. What style of fighting does Kevin Holland use?
A. Kevin Holland uses kung fu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu as his fighting style.
Q. What other MMA organizations has Kevin Holland competed for?
A. Kevin Holland has also competed for Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Q. Why is Kevin Holland called “Big Mouth?”
A. Kevin Holland is called “Big Mouth” because of the way he talks to his opponents during a fight.
Q. Who is Kevin Holland’s next opponent?
A. Kevin Holland’s next opponent is Jack Della Maddalena. Both men will be fighting in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2.
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