Khamzat Chimaev, Nate Diaz, and Kevin Holland were involved in multiple altercations that resulted in the cancellation of the UFC 279 press conference. Today we will discuss about Kevin Holland: SEAL| Net Worth| Tapology| Next Fight
Kevin Holland: SEAL| Net Worth| Tapology| Next Fight
Kevin Alan Holland (born November 5, 1992) is a professional MMA fighter from the United States.
He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Welterweight division (UFC).
Holland has been a professional since 2015, competing for Bellator MMA, King of the Cage, and Legacy Fighting Alliance.
| Kevin Holland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Alan Holland November 5, 1992 Riverside, California, United States |
| Other names | Trailblazer, Big |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight (2015–2021) Welterweight (2015–2017, 2022–present) |
| Reach | 81 in (206 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Team | Phalanx MMA Academy Travis Lutter BJJ (2010–present) |
| Rank | Second degree black belt in Kung Fu Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Travis Lutter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
SEAL
MSG
Kevin Holland is the only operator who has served in both DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6) and Delta Force (1st SFOD-D).
To make a long story short, an individual can serve in MULTIPLE Special Mission Units (i.e., RRC, TFO, 24th STS, NSWDG, and 1st SFOD-D).
However, it is not certain.
MSG Kevin Holland served in the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (SEAL Team Six) as well as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force).
He was a DEVGRU operator who joined the Army and passed the SFQC (Special Forces Qualification Course), eventually serving in the elite counter-terrorism unit Delta Force.
Net Worth
Kevin Holland will have a net worth of approximately $1 million in 2022 as a result of his career in the octagon.
He has earned over $850,000 from his appearances in the UFC octagon alone.
This includes the base salary, performance bonus, sponsorships, and win bonuses, among other things.
Tapology
Holland will return to the Welterweight division for the first time since October 2017 to face Alex Oliveira at UFC 272 on March 5, 2022.
In round two, he won by technical knockout.
This victory earned him the award for Performance of the Night.
On June 18, 2022, Holland faced Tim Means at UFC on ESPN 37.
He won the fight in round two via D’Arce choke submission.
This was his fifth win for Performance of the Night.
Holland was set to face Daniel Rodriguez in a 180-pound catchweight fight at UFC 279 on September 10, 2022.
However, because Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight for his scheduled welterweight main event bout against Nate Diaz by nearly 10 pounds, the UFC was forced to remove him from the card.
Next Fight
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson is the new main event for UFC 279.
Following an egregious weight miscalculation by Khamzat Chimaev, who came in 7.5 pounds overweight on Friday, Chimaev has withdrawn from his scheduled headlining bout with Diaz, which was to take place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ferguson replaces Chimaev in the fight, which will be a five-round contest.
Following an initial report by BJPenn.com, UFC President Dana White officially announced the fight on Sportscenter via Instagram Live.
Chimaev, who weighed in at 178.5 pounds, will now face Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout in the co-main event, which will also be fought over five rounds.
Holland weighed 179.5 pounds.
