What nationality is Kevin Holland?

Last Modified Jan 8, 2025 04:53 GMT
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Kevin Holland, nicknamed “Trailblazer” and “Big Mouth,” is an American MMA fighter. He is known for competing in the welterweight and middleweight divisions at the 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. He also tied with Roger Huerta and Neil Magny for having 5 wins in a calendar year in UFC history.

As of January 2025, Holland holds an MMA record of 39 fights. He has won 26 fights (14 by knockout, 8 by submission, and 4 by decision) and lost 12 (1 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 7 by decision), and one of his fights ended in a no-contest. Moreover, Holland is now gearing up for his next fight against Reinier de Ridder on January 18, 2025, at UFC 311.

Kevin Holland's nationality

Kevin Holland holds American nationality by birth. He was born on November 5, 1992, in Riverside, California, United States.

Even though there is not much information available about his parent, it is known that his mother stayed in and out of jail while his father was incarcerated throughout his life. Holland became a 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 Ontario, Canada.

*Last updated on January 8, 2025.

FAQs on Kevin Holland's nationality

A. Kevin Holland’s nicknames are “Trailblazer” and “Big Mouth.”

A. Kevin Holland uses kung fu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu as his fighting style. 

A. Kevin Holland has also competed for Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

A. Kevin Holland is called “Big Mouth” because of the way he talks to his opponents during a fight.

A. Kevin Holland’s next opponent is Reinier de Ridder. 

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