Kevin Holland Explained

This article is about the mixed martial artist. For the Ontario politician see Kevin Holland (Canadian politician).

Kevin Holland
Birth Date:5 November 1992
Birth Place:Riverside, California, U.S.[1]
Fighting Out Of:Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in
Weight Lb:170
Weight Class:Middleweight (2016–2021,2024)
Welterweight (2015–2016; 2022–present)
Reach:81 in[2]
Rank:2nd degree black belt in Kung Fu[3]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Travis Lutter
Stance:Othodox
Team:Phalanx MMA Academy
Travis Lutter BJJ (2010–present)[4]
Years Active:2015–present
Kickbox Win:2
Kickbox Kowin:2
Kickbox Loss:1
Mma Kowin:14
Mma Subwin:8
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:7
Mma Nc:1
Am Win:5
Am Kowin:3
Am Decwin:2
Sherdog:108999
Nickname:Trailblazer

Kevin Holland (born November 5, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of 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 April 2, 2024, he is #15 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[5]

Background

Holland was born in Riverside, California, and raised mostly by his grandparents in Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario.[6] His mother has been in and out of jail, meanwhile his father has been incarcerated throughout Holland's life. Holland attended Los Osos High School and Chaffey College.[7] Holland started martial arts training when he was 16 years old and was a fan of Georges St-Pierre.[8] He fell in love with the UFC after watching UFC 100, the first time he had watched the UFC, while visiting his father in Philadelphia.[9]

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.[10]

Dana White's Contender Series

Holland appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 9. 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.[11] [12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

2018

Holland made his UFC debut on August 4, 2018, against Thiago Santos at UFC 227.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14] Holland’s next fight came on November 24, 2018, at against John Phillips.[15] He won the fight via a submission due to a rear-naked choke in round three.[16]

2019

Holland faced Gerald Meerschaert on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.[17] He won the fight via split decision.[18]

Holland faced Alessio Di Chirico on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Holland was expected to face promotional newcomer Antônio Arroyo on November 16, 2019, at .[21] 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.[22] He lost the fight via submission in round two.[23]

2020

Holland was expected to face Jack Marshman on March 21, 2020, at .[24] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed.[25] Instead, Holland faced Anthony Hernandez on May 16, 2020, at .[26] He won the bout via a first round technical knockout.[27]

Holland was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez on May 30, 2020, at .[28] However, On May 26, Holland was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Rodriguez due to an injury[29] and was replaced by promotional newcomer Gabriel Green.[30]

Holland was expected to face Trevin Giles on August 1, 2020, at .[31] However, Giles fainted just prior to his walkout and the fight was canceled.[32]

Holland faced promotional newcomer Joaquin Buckley on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174.[33] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[34] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[35]

Holland faced Darren Stewart on September 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 178.[36] He won the fight via split decision.[37]

Holland was scheduled to face Makhmud Muradov, replacing injured Krzysztof Jotko, on October 31, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 181.[38] In turn, Muradov was removed from the fight due to testing positive for COVID-19 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Charlie Ontiveros.[39] Holland won the fight in the first round when Ontiveros verbally submitted after suffering a neck injury due to a slam.[40] This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.[41]

Holland was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson at UFC on ESPN 19 on December 5, replacing an injured Darren Till.[42] However, on November 28, it was announced that Holland was pulled from the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19.[43]

Holland faced Ronaldo Souza on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256.[44] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[45] This fight tied the record for the most UFC wins in a calendar year (5).[46] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[47]

2021

Holland faced Derek Brunson on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[48] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[49]

Holland faced Marvin Vettori, replacing an injured Darren Till, on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2.[50] With his second main event in three weeks, Holland tied the record for shortest turnaround between two main events.[51] Though he managed to hurt Vettori with punches a few times, Holland was dominated on the ground for the majority of the fight and lost by unanimous decision.[52] Subsequently – with one fight left on his prevailing contract – Holland signed a new, multi-fight deal with the UFC.[53]

Holland faced Kyle Daukaus on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 193.[54] Early in the bout a clash of heads occurred, resulting in Holland briefly being knocked unconscious. Though he continued to fight, Holland would be submitted via rear-naked choke moments later. Referee Dan Miragliotta reviewed the footage via replay and it was deemed the head clash led to the sequence of events resulting in Daukaus' win. Therefore, the fight was declared a no contest after the accidental head clash.[55]

A rematch with Daukaus was scheduled on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.[56] However, Holland withdrew from the bout due to injury.[57]

2022

Holland returned to the Welterweight division for the first time since October 2017 to face Alex Oliveira on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.[58] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[59] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[60]

Holland faced Tim Means on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[61] He won the fight via D'Arce choke submission in round two.[62] This win earned him his fifth Performance of the Night award.[63]

Holland was scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez in a 180-pound catchweight bout on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279.[64] However, due to Khamzat Chimaev missing weight for his scheduled welterweight main event bout against Nate Diaz by nearly 10 pounds, the UFC was forced to remove Chimaev from the main event and change the card around. Holland was then scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev at a 180-pound catchweight bout in the co-headliner instead, and the bout was scheduled for five rounds.[65] Holland lost the fight via D’Arce choke submission in the first round.[66]

Holland fought Stephen Thompson on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. He lost the fight by technical knockout after his corner stopped the fight after the fourth round.[67] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[68] Holland suffered three broken metacarpals in his right hand during the fight which required surgery afterwards.[69]

2023

Holland faced Santiago Ponzinibbio on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.[70] He won the bout via knockout in the third round.[71]

Holland faced Michael Chiesa on July 29, 2023 at UFC 291.[72] He won the fight via a D'arce choke submission in round one.[73] The win earned Holland his sixth Performance of the Night bonus award.[74]

Holland faced Jack Della Maddalena on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227.[75] He lost the fight via split decision.[76]

2024

Holland faced promotional newcomer Michael Page on March 9, 2024, at UFC 299.[77] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[78]

Holland faced Michał Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight bout on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302.[79] After being knocked down, Holland was able to secure a victory by an armbar submission in the first round.[80] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[81]

Holland was scheduled to face Chris Curtis on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307.[82] However, Curtis withdrew from the fight due to a foot fracture and was replaced by Roman Dolidze.[83] [84]

Personal life

In October 2021, Holland stopped an alleged carjacker in his neighborhood. Per reports, Holland chased the man down, and subdued him until police arrived.[85]

In March 2022, Holland said he and his training partner stopped a shooting at a Houston, Texas restaurant. The men heard a shot while at a restaurant and saw a man with a weapon who was being wrestled by a member of the public; after removing the gun from the shooter’s hand, Holland said he subdued the man by placing him in a rear naked choke.[86] [87]

In May 2022, Holland revealed that he had rescued a driver from an overturned tractor-trailer. Holland had watched the driver speed up and lose control while joining the freeway, sliding off the embankment and flipping over. Holland got out of his car and got the man out from the truck, which was leaking fluid that Holland feared was going to cause an explosion.[88]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Amateur titles

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|26–11 (1)|Michał Oleksiejczuk|Technical Submission (armbar)|UFC 302||align=center|1|align=center|1:34|Newark, New Jersey, United States||-|Loss|align=center||Michael Page |Decision (unanimous)|UFC 299||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center||Jack Della Maddalena|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|25–9 (1)|Michael Chiesa|Submission (brabo choke)|UFC 291||align=center|1|align=center|2:39|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States||-|Win|align=center|24–9 (1)|Santiago Ponzinibbio|KO (punch)|UFC 287||align=center|3|align=center|3:16 |Miami, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center||Stephen Thompson|TKO (corner stoppage)|||align=center|4|align=center|5:00|Orlando, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|23–8 (1)|Khamzat Chimaev|Submission (D'Arce Choke)|UFC 279||align=center|1|align=center|2:13|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|23–7 (1)|Tim Means|Submission (brabo choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:28|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|22–7 (1)|Alex Oliveira|TKO (elbows)|UFC 272||align=center|2|align=center|0:38|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| NC|align=center|21–7 (1)|Kyle Daukaus|NC (accidental clash of heads)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:43|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|21–7|Marvin Vettori|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|21–6|Derek Brunson|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–5|Ronaldo Souza|KO (punches)|UFC 256||align=center|1|align=center|1:45|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|20–5|Charlie Ontiveros|TKO (submission to slam)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:39|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|19–5|Darren Stewart|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|18–5|Joaquin Buckley|TKO (punch)|||align=center|3|align=center|0:32|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|17–5|Anthony Hernandez|TKO (knees and punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:39|Jacksonville, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|16–5|Brendan Allen|Submission (rear-naked choke) |||align=center|2|align=center|3:38|Boston, Massachusetts, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–4|Alessio Di Chirico|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Greenville, South Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–4|Gerald Meerschaert|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–4|John Phillips|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:05|Beijing, China||-|Loss|align=center|13–4|Thiago Santos|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 227||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Los Angeles, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–3|Will Santiago Jr.|Decision (unanimous)|Dana White's Contender Series 9||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–3|Teagan Dooley|Submission (triangle choke)|Bellator 195||align=center|1|align=center|2:59|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–3|Hayward Charles|TKO (punches)|Xtreme Knockout 39||align=center|3|align=center|3:34|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–3|Grady Hurley|TKO (knee and punches)|LFA 21||align=center|1|align=center|1:24|Branson, Missouri, United States||-|Loss|align=center|9–3|Curtis Millender|Decision (unanimous)|LFA 13||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Burbank, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–2|David Gomez|TKO (punches)|KOTC: Supernova||align=center|1|align=center|3:34|Ontario, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2|Geoff Neal|TKO (punches)|Xtreme Knockout 34||align=center|3|align=center|3:50|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–2|Jose Alfredo Leija|TKO (submission to punches)|Xtreme Knockout 33||align=center|1|align=center|4:03|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–2|Sam Liera|Submission (guillotine choke)|KOTC: Martial Law||align=center|2|align=center|4:23||Ontario, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–2|Sam Liera|TKO (punches)|KOTC: Night of Champions||align=center|2|align=center|2:56|Ontario, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|4–2|Rafael Lovato Jr.|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Legacy Fighting Championship 46||align=center|1|align=center|1:24|Allen, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|4–1|Ramil Mustapaev|Decision (unanimous)|Genesis Combat Sports 4: Key City Chaos 2||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abilene, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Victor Reyna|Submission (guillotine choke)|Xtreme Knockout 26||align=center|1|align=center|3:44|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Aaron Reves|Submission |Kickass Productions: Border Wars||align=center|1|align=center|0:22|Laredo, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Jason Perrotta|TKO (punches)|Genesis Combat Sports 3: Hub City Havoc||align=center|1|align=center|1:36|Lubbock, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Marcos Ayub|TKO (punches)|Xtreme Knockout 25||align=center|1|align=center|1:54|Arlington, Texas, United States||-[99]

Kickboxing record

|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2017-10-21|| Win||align=left| Bubba McDaniel || XKO 38 || Dallas, United States || KO (Spinning Back Elbow) || 1 || 1:29|| 2–1|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"| 2017-8-12|| Win||align=left| Matt Foster || XKO 37 || Dallas, United States || KO (Punches) || 1 || 3:00|| 1–1|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"| 2016-4-30|| Loss||align=left| William Florentino || XKO 30 || Dallas, United States || Decision (Split) || 1 || 3:00|| 0–1|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

Amateur mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center| 5–0|William Clark|TKO (punches)|Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting||align=center|2|align=center|1:14|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center| 4–0|Terrence Moore|TKO (punches)|Austin Championships||align=center|2|align=center|0:06|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center| 3–0|Natanael Chavez|TKO (punches)|Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting||align=center|2|align=center|2:08| San Antonio, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center| 2–0|Zack Reese|Decision (unanimous)|Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting||align=center|3|align=center|3:00| San Antonio, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center| 1–0|Richard Bailey|Decision (unanimous)|Premiere Combat Group||align=center|3|align=center|3:00|San Antonio, Texas, United States||-|}

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Kevin Holland ("Trailblazer") MMA Fighter Page . 2024-08-19 . Tapology . en.
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  4. JRE MMA Show #101 – Kevin Holland & Travis Lutter. February 24, 2021. Joe Rogan.
  5. Web site: UFC Rankings UFC.com . 2024-04-02 . www.ufc.com.
  6. Kevin Holland describes his unique relationship with his parents. January 16, 2021. Brendan Fitzgerald. YouTube.
  7. Web site: UFC's Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland took different paths to the main event . April 9, 2021. Brian Martin. OC Register.
  8. Web site: From the crowd to the octagon: Kevin Holland added to UFC Fight Night in Philly. www.phillyvoice.com. Matt Mullin. 12 March 2019. 2019-04-05.
  9. Web site: Kevin Holland wants to return to Philadelphia 10 years after Silva vs. Griffin. Doyle. Dave. 2019-01-15. MMA Fighting. 2019-04-05.
  10. Web site: Kevin "Trailblazer" Holland. Sherdog. 2022-02-01.
  11. Web site: Kevin Holland Winning While Losing. 2018-08-07. MMA News. Fight Results. Videos. Interviews.. en-US. 2019-04-05.
  12. Web site: Thiago Santos vs. Kevin Holland added to UFC 227. Newswire. MMA Fighting. 2018-07-24. MMA Fighting. 2019-04-05.
  13. Web site: DWCS 9 winner Kevin Holland gets call, meets Thiago 'Marreta' Santos at UFC 227. 2018-07-25. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-04-05.
  14. Web site: UFC 227 results: Thiago 'Marreta' Santos downs creative newcomer Kevin Holland. 2018-08-05. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-04-05.
  15. Web site: John Phillips Vs. Kevin Holland Set For UFC Beijing ⋆ MMA TakeOver. 2018-10-29. MMA TakeOver. en-US. 2019-04-05.
  16. News: John Phillips: Welshman loses to Kevin Holland at UFC Beijing. 2018-11-24. 2019-04-05. en-GB.
  17. Web site: Kevin Holland krijgt gewenst gevecht in Philadelphia tegen Gerald Meerschaert. Marcel Dorff. 13 March 2019. nl. 2022-02-01.
  18. Web site: UFC Philadelphia: Kevin Holland outpoints Gerald Meerschaert in wild grappling match. 2019-03-30. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-03-31.
  19. Web site: Middleweight fight between Alessio Di Chirico and Kevin Holland during UFC Greenville. Marcel Dorff. mmadnanl.com. 2019-04-24. 2019-04-24. nl.
  20. Web site: UFC Greenville Results: Not Even a Dislocated Shoulder Could Stop Kevin Holland. McClory. Mike. 2019-06-22. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-06-23.
  21. Web site: Kevin Holland meets Antonio Arroyo during UFC Fight Night 164 in São Paulo. mmadna.nl. nl. 2018-08-12. 2019-08-12.
  22. Web site: Kevin Holland shifts from Brazil to Boston, steps in vs. Brendan Allen at UFC on ESPN 6. 2019-09-30. mmajunkie.com. Nolan King. 2019-10-01.
  23. Web site: UFC Boston Results: Bloodied Brendan Allen Submits Kevin Holland. Anderson. Jay. 2019-10-18. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-10-19.
  24. Web site: Kevin Holland says he's fighting Jack Marshman at UFC on ESPN+ 29. Nolan King. mmajunkie.com. 2020-01-24. 2020-01-24.
  25. Web site: Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18. espn.com. Brett Okamoto. 2020-04-09. 2020-04-09.
  26. Web site: UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events. Martin. Damon. 2020-05-01. MMA Fighting. en. 2020-05-04.
  27. Web site: Anthony Hernandez vs. Kevin Holland Results and News - UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Overeem vs. Harris - MMA Fighting. www.mmafighting.com. 2020-05-17.
  28. Web site: Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez completeert "11-fight card" voor UFC Las Vegas op 30 mei. Marcel Dorff. 22 May 2020. nl. 2022-02-01.
  29. Web site: Kevin Holland injured, out of UFC on ESPN 9 bout vs. Daniel Rodriguez . mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2020-05-26. 2020-05-26.
  30. Web site: Gabriel Green expected to replace Kevin Holland at UFC on ESPN 9, meet Daniel Rodriguez. 2020-05-26. MMA Junkie. en. 2020-05-27.
  31. Web site: Kevin Holland replaces Jun Yong Park, meets Trevin Giles at UFC event on Aug. 1. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2020-07-23. 2020-07-23.
  32. Web site: Martin. Damon. 2020-08-01. Trevin Giles faints backstage, UFC Vegas 5 fight against Kevin Holland canceled. 2020-08-02. MMA Fighting. en.
  33. Web site: Kevin Holland vs. recent LFA winner Joaquin Buckley a late addition to UFC on ESPN+ 32. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Matt Erickson and Nolan King. 2020-08-03. 2020-08-03.
  34. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2020-08-08. UFC Vegas 6 Results: Kevin Holland Plasters Aggressive Joaquin Buckley. 2020-08-09. Cageside Press. en-US.
  35. Web site: 2020-08-09. UFC Fight Night: Lewis Vs. Oleinik Bonuses. 2020-08-09. lowkickmma.com. Ryan Galloway.
  36. Web site: Kevin Holland announces UFC match against Darren Stewart on Sept. 19. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2020-08-24. 2022-02-01. nl.
  37. Web site: McClory. Mike. 2020-09-19. UFC Vegas 11 Results: Early Lead Pushes Kevin Holland Past Darren Stewart. 2020-09-20. Cageside Press. en-US.
  38. Web site: 2020-10-19. Kevin Holland replaces Krzysztof Jotko and faces Makhmud Muradov at UFC.... 2020-10-19. AlKhaleej Today. ar.
  39. Web site: Sherdog.com. Charlie Ontiveros Steps In Against Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night 181. 2020-10-31. Sherdog.
  40. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Results: Bizarre Finish Sees Kevin Holland Win After Charlie Ontiveros Injured. 2020-11-01. Cageside Press. en-US.
  41. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Bonuses: Big Finishes by Yanez, Hernandez Lead the Pack. 2020-11-01. Cageside Press. en-US.
  42. Web site: Darren Till out of Dec. 5 UFC Fight Night main event, Kevin Holland steps in to fight Jack Hermansson. MMAFighting.com. November 6, 2020. Alexander K. Lee, Damon Martin. November 6, 2020.
  43. Web site: Kevin Holland pulled from main event against Jack Hermansson at UFC Vegas 16. MMAFighting.com. Damon Martin. November 28, 2020. November 28, 2020.
  44. Web site: Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza vs. Kevin Holland added to UFC 256. MMAFighting.com. Mike Heck. November 29, 2020. November 29, 2020.
  45. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2020-12-12. UFC 256 Results: Kevin Holland Lands Unbelievable KO from his Back Against Jacare Souza. 2020-12-13. Cageside Press. en-US.
  46. Web site: 2020-12-13. UFC 256 results: Kevin Holland makes history with 5th win in 2020 after insane KO of 'Jacare' Souza. 2020-12-13. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  47. Web site: UFC 256 bonuses: Kevin Holland leads $50K winners with KO off his back. bloodyelbow.com. Stephie Haynes. 2020-11-22. 2020-11-22.
  48. Web site: Jamal Boussenaf. 2020-12-29. Kevin Holland en Derek Brunson treffen elkaar op 20 maart. 2020-12-30. MMA DNA. nl.
  49. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-03-21. UFC Vegas 22 Results: Derek Brunson Stops Hot Streak of Kevin Holland. 2021-03-21. Cageside Press. en-US.
  50. Web site: Martin. Damon. 2021-04-01. Kevin Holland replaces Darren Till, faces Marvin Vettori in UFC Vegas 23 headliner. 2021-04-01. MMA Fighting. en.
  51. Web site: Sources: Holland steps in for Till to fight Vettori. espn.com. Marc Raimondi and Ariel Helwani. 2021-04-01. 2021-04-01.
  52. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-04-10. UFC Vegas 23 Results: Marvin Vettori Dominates Kevin Holland. 2021-04-10. Cageside Press. en-US.
  53. Kevin Holland Reacts To Fighter Pay Complaints: 'Do Your Job And You Will Be More Than Paid'. Ariel Helwani. August 26, 2021. YouTube.
  54. Web site: Kevin Holland books next fight vs. Kyle Daukaus on Oct. 2 event. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2021-07-06. 2021-07-06.
  55. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-10-02. UFC Vegas 38 Results: Accidental Headbutt Leads to No Contest in Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus. 2021-10-03. Cageside Press. en-US.
  56. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2021-10-05. Kevin Holland en Kyle Daukaus op herhaling tijdens UFC evenement op 13 november. 2022-02-01. MMA DNA. nl.
  57. Web site: Martin. Damon. 2021-10-27. Kevin Holland injured, out of upcoming Kyle Daukaus rematch at UFC event on Nov. 13. 2021-10-28. MMA Fighting. en.
  58. Web site: Kevin Holland books Welterweight debut against Alex Oliveira at UFC 272. MMAFighting.com. January 10, 2022. Damon Martin. January 10, 2022.
  59. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-03-05 . UFC 272: Kevin Holland Stops Alex Oliveira in Second Round of Wild Fight . 2022-03-06 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  60. Web site: 2022-03-06 . UFC 272 bonuses: Emotional Maryna Moroz one of four $50,000 winners . 2022-03-06 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  61. Web site: Kevin Holland announces fight vs. Tim Means: 'I will be choking my chicken June 18 in Austin, Texas'. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2022-04-29. 2022-04-29.
  62. Web site: Law . Eddie . UFC Austin: Kevin Holland Hurts, Submits Means With D'Arce Choke . Cageside Press . 19 June 2022 . 18 June 2022.
  63. Web site: UFC Austin post-fight bonuses: All finishers earn $50k payouts. mmafighting.com. MMA Fighting Newswire. 2022-06-18. 2022-06-18.
  64. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-08-24 . Kevin Holland Draws Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 . 2022-08-25 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  65. Web site: UFC 279 matchup shuffle: Nate Diaz headlines vs. Tony Ferguson, Khamzat Chimaev faces Kevin Holland in co-main. MMA Junkie. Nolan King. September 9, 2022. September 9, 2022.
  66. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2022-09-10 . UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev Blitzes Holland To First Round Submission Win . 2022-09-11 . Cageside Press . en-US.
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