Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Riverside, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Kevin Holland
11/11/2026
Holland confirmed he has signed a new contract with the UFC and said he expects it to be his last. He indicated he plans to fight it out and then retire, having said he did not plan to compete past age 36. He is set to face Uros Medic at UFC 334 in New York on 14/11/2026.
11/04/2026
Holland won a three-round unanimous decision over Randy Brown at UFC 327 in Miami, ending a two-fight losing streak. The win came after earlier defeats to Daniel Rodriguez and Mike Malott in 2025. A planned July 2026 bout against Jacobe Smith later fell through.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kevin Alan Holland |
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| Overview | American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC |
| Nickname | Trailblazer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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| Reach | 81 in (206 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Personal Life
| Residence | Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Children | Two |
Family
| Upbringing | Raised largely by his grandparents in the Inland Empire region of California |
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Career
| Amateur Record | 5-0 |
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| Professional Debut | 2015, Texas regional scene |
| Titles | XKO Middleweight title (won November 2016) |
| UFC Debut | 04/08/2018 against Thiago Santos at UFC 227 |
| Notable Achievements | Tied the UFC record for most wins in a calendar year (five wins in 2020) |
| Professional Record | 20 wins, 15 losses, 0 draws, 1 no contest |
| Most Recent Fight | 11/04/2026, unanimous decision win over Randy Brown at UFC 327 in Miami |
| Upcoming Fight | 14/11/2026 against Uros Medic at UFC 334, Madison Square Garden, New York |
Favourites
| Fighter | Georges St-Pierre |
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| Event | UFC 100 (first UFC event he watched) |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Versatile striker with a submission-based grappling game |
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| Martial Arts Background | Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt; began with kung fu |
| Known For | Unorthodox striking and high-paced, charismatic fights |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began martial arts training as a teenager after a high school teacher started teaching him kung fu. | |
| 2. He was inspired to pursue MMA after watching UFC 100. | |
| 3. He earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under former UFC fighter Travis Lutter. | |
| 4. He is a sponsored athlete for Fre Nicotine Pouches. |
