Kevin Holland

Kevin Alan Holland (born November 5, 1992)[1] is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2015, Holland has also competed for Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and Legacy Fighting Alliance. As of December 14, 2020, he is #10 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[6]

For the politician, see Kevin Holland (politician).
Kevin Holland
BornKevin Alan Holland[1]
(1992-11-05) November 5, 1992
Riverside, California, United States[2]
Other namesTrail Blazer, Big Mouth
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight (2015–present)
Welterweight (2015–2017)
Reach81 in (206 cm)[3]
Fighting out ofFort Worth, Texas, United States
TeamPhalanx MMA Academy
Travis Lutter BJJ
RankSecond degree black belt in Kung Fu[4]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Travis Lutter[4][5]
Years active2015–present
Kickboxing record
Total3
Wins2
By knockout2
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins21
By knockout11
By submission6
By decision4
Losses5
By submission2
By decision3
Amateur record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout3
By decision2
Losses0
Other information
SpouseCharlese Holland
Notable relativesMother Stacy (last name unknown), Child Camron
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Born in Riverside, California and raised in Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario, Holland started martial arts training when he was 16 years old and was a fan of Georges St-Pierre.[7] He fell in love with the UFC after watching UFC 100, the first time he'd watched the UFC, when he was visiting his father in Philadelphia.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling an amateur record of 5–0, Holland started his professional MMA in 2015. He fought under various promotions such as Xtreme Knockout, Legacy Fighting Championship, King of the Cage, Bellator MMA, Legacy Fighting Alliance and amassed a record of 12–3 prior to his signing by UFC.[3]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Holland appeared in Dana White's Contender Series: Season 2, Episode 1. He faced Will Santiago and won the fight via unanimous decision on June 12, 2018. Even with the win, Holland was not offered a contract on show but he was brought in to face Thiago Santos at UFC 227.[9][10]

2018

Holland made his UFC debut on August 4, 2018 against Thiago Santos at UFC 227[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

His next fight came on November 24, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 against John Phillips.[13] He won the fight via a submission due to a rear-naked choke in round three.[14]

2019

Holland faced Gerald Meerschaert on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2.[15] He won the fight via split decision.[16]

Holland faced Alessio Di Chirico on June 22, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 154.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Holland was expected to face promotional newcomer Antonio Arroyo on November 16, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 22.[19] However, in late September, promotion officials elected to remove Holland from the bout in favor of a matchup against Brendan Allen on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6.[20] He lost the fight via a submission in round two.[21]

2020

Holland was expected to face Jack Marshman on March 21, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards.[22] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed.[23] Instead, Holland faced Anthony Hernandez on May 16, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.[24] He won the bout via a first round technical knockout.[25]

Holland was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on May 30, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns.[26] However, On May 26, Holland was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Daniel Rodriguez due to an injury [27] and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Gabriel Green[28]

Holland was expected to face Trevin Giles on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[29] In turn, Trevin Giles fainted just prior to his walkout and the fight was cancelled.[30]

Holland faced promotional newcomer Joaquin Buckley on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.[31] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[32] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[33]

Holland faced Darren Stewart on September 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 178.[34] He won the fight via split decision.[35]

Holland was scheduled to face Makhmud Muradov, replacing injured Krzysztof Jotko, on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 181.[36] In turn, Muradov was removed from the fight due to tested positive for COVID-19 and Muradov was replaced by promotional newcomer Charlie Ontiveros.[37] Holland won the fight in the first round when Ontiveros verbally submitted after suffering a neck injury due to a slam.[38] This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.[39]

Holland was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson at UFC on ESPN 19 on December 5, replacing an injured Darren Till.[40] However, on November 28, it was announced that Holland was pulled from the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19.[41]

Holland faced Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2020 at UFC 256.[42] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[43] This fight marks the record for the most UFC wins in 2020 (5).[44] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[45]

Holland is scheduled to face Derek Brunson on March 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 188.[46]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts
  • Cageside Press
    • 2020 Male Fighter of the Year.[49]
  • MMA Weekly
    • 2020 Breakout Fighter of the Year[53]

Amateur titles
  • Premiere Combat Group
    • PCG Vacant Welterweight Championship
  • Belts of Honorious
    • BOH Welterweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 11 0
By submission 6 2
By decision 4 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 21–5 Ronaldo Souza KO (punches) UFC 256 December 12, 2020 1 1:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Tied UFC record for most wins in a calendar year (5). Performance of the Night.
Win 20–5 Charlie Ontiveros TKO (submission to slam) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva October 31, 2020 1 2:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 19–5 Darren Stewart Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–5 Joaquin Buckley TKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik August 8, 2020 3 0:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 17–5 Anthony Hernandez TKO (knees and punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 2020 1 0:39 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 16–5 Brendan Allen Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 2 3:38 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 16–4 Alessio Di Chirico Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie June 22, 2019 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 15–4 Gerald Meerschaert Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 2019 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 14–4 John Phillips Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 November 24, 2018 3 4:05 Beijing, China
Loss 13–4 Thiago Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC 227 August 4, 2018 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 13–3 Will Santiago Jr. Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 9 June 12, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Teagan Dooley Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 195 March 2, 2018 1 2:59 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 11–3 Hayward Charles TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 39 January 6, 2018 3 3:34 Dallas, Texas, United States Defended the XKO Middleweight Championship.
Win 10–3 Grady Hurley TKO (knee and punches) LFA 21 September 1, 2017 1 1:24 Branson, Missouri, United States
Loss 9–3 Curtis Millender Decision (unanimous) LFA 13 June 2, 2017 3 5:00 Burbank, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 9–2 David Gomez TKO KOTC: Supernova March 18, 2017 1 3:34 Ontario, California, United States Return to Middleweight.
Win 8–2 Geoff Neal TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 34 January 28, 2017 3 3:50 Dallas, Texas, United States Won the XKO Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Jose Alfredo Leija Submission Xtreme Knockout 33 November 5, 2016 1 4:03 Dallas, Texas, United States Won the XKO Middleweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Sam Liera Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Martial Law September 18, 2016 2 4:23 Ontario, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 5–2 Sam Liera TKO (punches) KOTC: Night of Champions March 5, 2016 2 2:56 Ontario, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss 4–2 Rafael Lovato Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 46 October 2, 2015 1 1:24 Allen, Texas, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 4–1 Ramil Mustapaev Decision (unanimous) Key City Chaos 2 August 15, 2015 3 5:00 Abilene, Texas, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 4–0 Victor Reyna Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme Knockout 26 June 27, 2015 1 3:44 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 3–0 Aaron Reves Submission Kickass Productions: Border Wars May 29, 2015 1 0:22 Laredo, Texas, United States Catchweight (174 lb) bout; Holland missed weight.
Win 2–0 Jason Perrotta TKO (punches) Genesis Combat Sports 3 April 25, 2015 1 1:36 Lubbock, Texas, United States Catchweight (195 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Marcos Ayub TKO (punches) Xtreme Knockout 25 March 28, 2015 1 1:54 Arlington, Texas, United States Welterweight debut.

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Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
2 wins (2 KOs), 1 losses, 0 draw
2017-10-21Win Bubba McDanielXKO 38Dallas, United StatesKnockout (Spinning Back Elbow)11:292-1
2017-8-12Win Matt FosterXKO 37Dallas, United StatesKnockout (Punches)13:001-1
2016-4-30Loss William FlorentinoXKO 30Dallas, United StatesDecision (Split)13:000-1

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 William Clark TKO (punches) Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting March 29, 2014 2 1:14 San Antonio, Texas, United States Won the vacant PCG Welterweight Championship
Win 4–0 Terrence Moore TKO (punches) Austin Championships September 7, 2013 2 0:06 Austin, Texas, United States Won the vacant BOH Welterweight Championship
Win 3–0 Natanael Chavez TKO (punches) Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting June 8, 2013 2 2:08 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Zack Reese Decision (unanimous) Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting October 6, 2012 3 3:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Richard Bailey Decision (unanimous) Premiere Combat Group August 4, 2012 3 3:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States

See also

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