Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland

Personal Information

Full Name Kevin Alan Holland
Date of Birth November 5, 1992
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in
Weight 170 lb
Nickname The Trailblazer
Weight Class Welterweight/ middleweight
Stance Orthodox
Reach 81
Career Stats 26-12-1
Status Active

Kevin Holland News

Kevin Holland shares honest feelings after UFC 311 loss to Reinier de Ridder: "Been pretty trash lately" Kevin Holland shares honest feelings after UFC 311 loss to Reinier de Ridder: "Been pretty trash lately"
Kevin Holland shares honest feelings after UFC 311 loss to Reinier de Ridder: "Been pretty trash lately"
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Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson reflects on tense exchange with Kevin Holland, explains why it didn't get physical: "I had to be real professional" Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson reflects on tense exchange with Kevin Holland, explains why it didn't get physical: "I had to be real professional"
Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson reflects on tense exchange with Kevin Holland, explains why it didn't get physical: "I had to be real professional"
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T.J. Dillashaw fires shots at Kevin Holland for disrespecting MMA legend during podcast appearance: "Can't come in here and disrespect a UFC champion" T.J. Dillashaw fires shots at Kevin Holland for disrespecting MMA legend during podcast appearance: "Can't come in here and disrespect a UFC champion"
T.J. Dillashaw fires shots at Kevin Holland for disrespecting MMA legend during podcast appearance: "Can't come in here and disrespect a UFC champion"
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Michael Bisping issues brutally honest reaction to Kevin Holland and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's heated fallout: "He's twice the size of him" Michael Bisping issues brutally honest reaction to Kevin Holland and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's heated fallout: "He's twice the size of him"
Michael Bisping issues brutally honest reaction to Kevin Holland and Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's heated fallout: "He's twice the size of him"
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Having fought both UFC 311 judge Chris Leben and Kevin Holland, ex-UFC star reminds everyone of his longevity "in the game" Having fought both UFC 311 judge Chris Leben and Kevin Holland, ex-UFC star reminds everyone of his longevity "in the game"
Having fought both UFC 311 judge Chris Leben and Kevin Holland, ex-UFC star reminds everyone of his longevity "in the game"
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Kevin Holland: A Brief Biography

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Kevin Holland is a well-known professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. A professional fighter since 2015, Holland is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before joining the UFC, he had fought in different professional mixed martial arts promotions. His stint in Bellator MMA, King of the Cage, and Legacy Fighting Alliance is also one of the highlights of his career, where he crafted it and moved forward to become a part of the world's leading professional mixed martial arts promotion.

Kevin Holland, in his most recent fight, squared off against Roman Dolidze and lost the bout via a first-round TKO(doctor's stoppage) at UFC 307.

Kevin Holland's personal information

NameKevin Holland
Age32
DOBNovember 5, 1992
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionProfessional mixed martial artist
Height6 feet, 3 inches
Weight170 lb.
Relationship StatusMarried

Kevin Holland's early life

Kevin Holland had a troubled childhood given the absence of his biological parents. He was born on November 5, 1992, in Riverside, California, USA, and was brought up by his grandparents in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario. He took to mixed martial arts at the age of 16 and eventually became a fighter for the promotion he adored as a child while growing up.

Kevin Holland's personal life

Kevin Holland's personal life is discreet to a great extent and very little is known about him in the public domain. His father has been incarcerated throughout his lifetime and his mother has been in and out of jail. Holland was brought up by his grandparents due to the absence of his parents.

Kevin Holland's wife

Kevin Holland is married to Charlese Holland. The couple exchanged wedding vows in 2019 in a private ceremony attended by close family members and friends. Although, a strong support system behind her professional mixed martial artist husband, Charlese Holland has kept a very discreet profile of herself, and very little is known about her. Kevin Holland has hardly mentioned anything about his personal life or wife in his interviews or social media posts, honoring the privacy around Charlese Holland's life.

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Kevin Holland's social media

Kevin Holland, like most of his peers, maintains a presence on social media. He stays in touch with his followers and fans by using different social media platforms. The links to Holland's social media accounts can be accessed below:

Kevin Holland's endorsements

Kevin Holland has lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Hayabusa Combat, Jimmy Bars, Rule One Proteins, MyBookie, Beer Roofing, and Remodeling. His brand endorsements have an instrumental role to play in strengthening the financial aspect of his life, in addition to a successful professional mixed martial arts career.

Kevin Holland's MMA record

As of January 2025, Kevin Holland holds a professional mixed martial arts career of 26 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest to his name. He has won 14 fights by knockout, 8 by submission, and 4 by decision. On the other hand, he has also suffered 2 losses by knockout, 3 by submission, and 7 by decision.

36 matches25 wins12 losses
By knockout142
By submission73
By decision46
No contests1

Kevin Holland's MMA losses

Kevin Holland has suffered 12 losses in his professional mixed martial arts career, as of January 2025.

Kevin Holland vs. Ramil Mustapaev

Kevin Holland and Ramil Mustapaev locked horns with each other at Key City Chaos 2 on August 15, 2015. He was defeated by a unanimous decision by Mustapaev, handing Holland the first loss of his career.

Kevin Holland vs. Rafael Lovato Jr.

Kevin Holland and Rafael Lovato Jr. locked horns with each other at Legacy Fighting Championship 46 on October 2, 2015. He was defeated via first-round submission in the fight.

Kevin Holland vs. Curtis Millender

Kevin Holland vs. Curtis Millender took place at LFA 13 on June 2, 2017. Holland came up short and lost the fight via a unanimous decision.

Kevin Holland vs. Thiago Santos

Kevin Holland and Thiago Santos faced each other at UFC 227. Santos defeated Holland by a unanimous decision in the bout.

Kevin Holland vs. Brendan Allen

Kevin Holland and Brendan Allen squared off against each other at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman on October 18, 2019. Allen finished Holland by a second-round submission to win the fight.

Kevin Holland vs. Derek Brunson

Kevin Holland and Derek Brunson locked horns with each other at the UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland on March 20, 2021. Brunson overcame Holland by defeating him via a unanimous decision.

Kevin Holland vs. Marvin Vettori

Kevin Holland and Marvin Vettori squared off against each other at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021. Holland was defeated by Vettori via a unanimous decision.

Kevin Holland vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Kevin Holland and Khamzat Chimaev went head-to-head against each other at UFC 279. Chimaev finished Holland in the first round via submission.

Kevin Holland vs. Stephen Thompson

Kevin Holland and Stephen Thompson were pitted against each other at the UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland on December 3, 2022. Thompson won the bout via fourth-round TKO.

Kevin Holland vs. Jack Della Maddalena

Kevin Holland and Michael Page fought each other at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. After 3 rounds, Michael Page was able to defeat Kevin Holland by a unanimous decision.

Kevin Holland vs. Michal Page

Kevin Holland and Michal Page locked horns with each other at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. The duo fought through the three rounds of the fight and it was decided on the judges' scorecard, declaring Page the winner by a unanimous decision.

Kevin Holland's Championships won

Kevin Holland won his only championship in professional mixed martial arts while competing at the Xtreme Knockout. He squared off against Jose Alfredo Leija at Xtreme Knockout: 33 on November 5, 2016. Holland defeated Lejja by first-round TKO to win the title. He is yet to win a championship at the UFC.

Kevin Holland's contract

Kevin Holland competed in Dana White's Contender Series 9 and faced Will Santiago. He defeated him via a unanimous decision. After emerging victorious, the UFC didn't present him with a contract in the octagon; however, he was then offered a fight against Thiago Santos at UFC 227, indicating his contract with the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion.

Last Updated On January 10, 2025.

FAQs on Kevin Holland

A. He is an American national.

A. He has a professional MMA record of 26 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no-contest as of January 2025. 

A. He is 6 feet and 3 inches tall.

A. He competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC.

A. He will face Reinier de Ridder in his upcoming fight at UFC 311.

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