Kevin ‘Trailblazer’ Holland, born in Riverside, California, is a professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC. Holland, who began his professional career in 2015, initially gained a reputation for his performances in Bellator and King of the Cage before transitioning to the UFC in 2018.
Holland's UFC debut came against Thiago Santos at UFC 227, where he unfortunately lost by a unanimous decision. However, the California native quickly rebounded and made a name for himself with a string of notable victories. In 2020, Holland tied the UFC record for most wins in a calendar year with five victories, a testament to his consistency. Notable wins during this period included knockouts of Joaquin Buckley and Ronaldo Souza, the latter earning him Performance of the Night honors.
Holland bounced back quickly from some early setbacks, racking up a string of impressive wins that solidified his reputation. In 2020, he tied a UFC record with five victories in a single year, showing his consistency. These wins included knockouts of tough opponents like Joaquin Buckley and Ronaldo Souza, which earned him a bonus for his performance.
However, his career hasn't been all smooth sailing. He's faced some challenges, including a high-profile loss to the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Despite this, he hasn't shied away from tough competition, recently going up against another fierce contender, Michael "Venom" Page, at UFC 299, though he came up short on that one by decision.
Kevin Holland Payout
Kevin Holland typically earns between $150,000 to $300,000 per fight, depending on the bout's outcome and additional bonuses. For instance, his fight against Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 287 earned him $150,000 in base salary, $150,000 as a win bonus, and $16,000 in sponsorships, totaling $316,000. According to reports, In Holland’s last fight at UFC 299 against Michael Page, he took home an estimated payout of $171,000.
| Date | Opponent | Event | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Sponsorship | Total |
| 3/9/2024 | Michael Page | UFC 299 | L | $150,000 | $0 | $21,000 | $171,000 | |
| 4/8/2023 | Santiago Ponzinibbio | UFC 287 | W | $150,000 | $150,000 | $16,000 | $316,000 | |
| 9/10/2022 | Khamzat Chimaev | UFC 279 | L | $150,000 | $0 | $16,000 | $166,000 | |
| 6/18/2022 | Tim Means | UFC on ESPN 37 | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $11,000 | $261,000 |
| 3/5/2022 | Alex Oliveira | UFC 272 | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $11,000 | $261,000 |
FAQs on Kevin Holland's payout
A. Kevin Holland currently gets a base salary of $150,000.
A. Kevin Holland holds an estimated net worth of $1 million as of May 2024.
A. Kevin Holland earned a total of $166,000 for his fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279.
A. Kevin Holland holds a UFC record of 12 wins and 8 losses in 20 fights (12-8-0).
A. Kevin Holland’s next fight is scheduled against Michal Oleksiejczuk on June 1, 2024.
A. At Kevin Holland’s last weigh-in, he weighed 170 lb (77 kg).
