Kevin Holland News
Fighters react after Nate Diaz requests to be released by the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 27, 2022
Nate Diaz has asked for his release from the UFC and fellow fighters have taken notice. Diaz has always been known to beat to his own drum. The Stockton native has only taken fights that he feels make sense for him. He has expressed frustration with the UFC throughout his run and things haven’t gotten better.
Kevin Holland claps back at Brendan Allen for “douchebag” comment about Houston shooting incident
Josh Evanoff - March 16, 2022
Kevin Holland doesn’t seem to be a fan of Brendan Allen’s comments about a Houston shooting. Earlier this week, the UFC welterweight was at a restaurant in Texas when gunfire erupted. Holland, alongside two other men, quickly subdued the man and halted the active shooting. According to reports, the fighter saw two men struggling when he went up behind the shooter and choked him out. He then stayed at the scene until police arrived.
Kevin Holland details how he assisted in apprehending an active shooter at a restaurant in Houston
Susan Cox - March 16, 2022
Kevin Holland has described how he assisted in apprehending an active shooter at a restaurant in Houston, Texas. Holland, 29, is a popular UFC fighter who just made his welterweight debut by beating Alex Oliveira at UFC 272 on March 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada. ‘Trailblazer’ holds the record for the most UFC wins in a single calendar year (5) in 2020.
Kevin Holland subdues gunman during restaurant shooting in Houston
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
It has been reported that Kevin Holland subdued a gunman at a restaurant shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of Houston. Holland, 29, competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. ‘Trailblazer’ last fought at UFC 272 on March 5th where he defeated Alex Oliveira (22-12 MMA) with a TKO win in round 2.
UFC 272 Results: Kevin Holland TKO's Alex Oliveira (Video)
Christopher Taylor - March 5, 2022
A welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Alex Oliveira takes place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 272 event. Holland (22-7 MMA) will be making his welterweight debut this evening, this after dropping his last two fights at middleweight. ‘Trailblazer’ was coming off back-to-back decision losses to Marvin Vettori and Derek Brunson.
Kevin Holland says troll beatdowns have backfired: "They started trolling even more"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2022
Kevin Holland’s troll beatdowns have seemingly only led to more trolls. Holland has recently taken a unique approach to trolls that harass him on social media. Over the past few months, the UFC welterweight has decided to fight the trolls in his gym.
Kevin Holland makes a second internet troll eat his words in the gym (Video)
Susan Cox - February 16, 2022
Kevin Holland (21-7 MMA) has already taken down one troll who wanted to mix it up with him in the gym. Holland had been getting tweets from a Jayden Draper, calling him out online and talking smack for a matchup with the middleweight fighter. Holland subsequently shared messages from the keyboard troll on Instagram and invited Draper to spar with him in the cage.
Sean Strickland explains why Kevin Holland doesn’t like him: “I think I told him I could rape him in prison one day”
Susan Cox - February 3, 2022
Sean Strickland, 30, (24-3 MMA) is currently competing in the UFC middleweight division and has opened up on why Kevin Holland doesn’t like him. Strickland has been very open about the tough childhood he had growing up, even going as far as admitting, ‘I got kicked out of school for hate crimes’. ‘Tarzan’ has an arguably rough-around-the-edges way with words and seemingly likes to antagonize other fighters in the UFC.
Kevin Holland makes internet troll eat his words in the gym (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2022
Kevin Holland has taken down a troll who was brave enough, or stupid enough, to mix it up with him in the gym. Holland had been getting hounded online by Jayden Draper, someone seemingly begging for attention and a beatdown. Holland shared messages from the keyboard warrior on his Instagram account.
Kevin Holland reveals he was briefly arrested following his fight with Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 38
Susan Cox - January 19, 2022
Kevin Holland has confirmed that he was briefly arrested following his UFC Vegas 38 fight with Kyle Daukaus back in October 2021. In a recent episode of ‘The MMA Hour’ Kevin shared he story:
UFC books three new fights including Miesha Tate dropping to flyweight to fight Lauren Murphy
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2022
Miesha Tate is off to flyweight. Tate, the former bantamweight champion, hinted at possibly dropping to 125lbs after her friend Julianna Pena won the promotions 135lbs belt. Now, according to MMAFighting, Tate will indeed drop down in weight as she will fight Lauren Murphy at UFC 273 on April 9.
Kevin Holland confirms interest in fighting Nick Diaz next: “I been waiting to slap the ‘slap man’ since I was on Contender Series”
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2021
Kevin Holland has confirmed that he’s interested in the idea of taking on MMA veteran Nick Diaz in his next fight. Things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Kevin Holland since the start of 2021. He went from 5-0 last year to 0-2 with one no contest since March, completing a pretty dramatic fall from grace. His plan now seems to be a shift down to welterweight but if that doesn’t happen, he’s also open to staying at middleweight for a bout with a very specific opponent – Nick Diaz.
Kevin Holland announces drop down to UFC welterweight division
Adam D Martin - November 26, 2021
Former UFC middleweight contender Kevin Holland has announced that he will be dropping down to the welterweight division in 2022. Holland took to his social media this week to officially confirm that he is indeed dropping down to 170lbs next year. For Holland, he has competed in the welterweight division on the regional circuit in the past, but since joining the UFC he has competed at 185lbs.
Kevin Holland forced to withdraw from Kyle Daukaus rematch at UFC Fight Night 197
Christopher Taylor - October 27, 2021
Kevin Holland has been forced to withdraw from his slated rematch with Kyle Daukaus which was scheduled for UFC Fight Night 197. Holland (21-7 MMA) and Daukaus (10-2 MMA) collided earlier this month in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 38. The bout ended in controversy, as after a back and forth start the pair of middleweights clashed heads which left Kevin Holland rocked and on the canvas.
Khamzat Chimaev details altercation with Kevin Holland at the UFC Apex Sports Complex: "I grabbed his neck and pushed him away"
Christopher Taylor - October 24, 2021
Khamzat Chimaev has revealed some information regarding his altercation with Kevin Holland at the UFC Apex Sports Complex. Shortly following the conclusion of UFC Vegas 6 in August of 2020, reports surfaced that Chimaev (9-0 MMA) and Holland (21-7 MMA) had been involved in a backstage scuffle.
Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus rematch rebooked for upcoming UFC Fight Night card
Adam D Martin - October 5, 2021
The Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus middleweight rematch has been rebooked for an upcoming UFC Fight Night card after their recent No Contest. Holland and Daukaus fought to a No Contest last weekend at UFC Vegas 38. Early in the first round, Holland and Daukaus clashed heads and it dropped Holland to the mat. He woke back up a split second later but Daukaus was able to get him into a rear-naked choke soon afterward and the fight was stopped due to a submission victory. However, the instant reply was used immediately afterward and the fight was quickly reversed to a No Contest. Thankfully, the UFC has been able to rebook the rematch in short order. According to Brett Okamoto, the rematch will take place on November 13 (via Marcel Dorff).
Kevin Holland on head clash that led to no-contest ruling at UFC Vegas 38: "I don’t remember anything"
Chris Taylor - October 2, 2021
Kevin Holland squared off with Kyle Daukaus in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 38 event. Holland (21-7 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Big Mouth’ had suffered back-to-back unanimous decision losses to Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori in his most previous Octagon appearances.
Pros react after Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus ends in a no-contest at UFC Vegas 38
Chris Taylor - October 2, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 38 was co-headlined by a middleweight matchup featuring Kevin Holland squaring off with Kyle Daukaus. Holland (21-7 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid this evening. ‘Big Mouth’ had suffered back-to-back unanimous decision losses to Derek Brunson and Marvin Vettori in his most recent efforts.



