Kevin Holland has never been the quiet type, not in the Octagon, and certainly not outside it. The man they call ‘Trailblazer’ and ‘Big Mouth’ has built a career on chaos, charisma, and confidence. Born in Riverside and raised by his grandparents while his parents cycled through incarceration, Holland found purpose in martial arts at 16.

Now ranked No.15 in the UFC welterweight division, he’s set to return at UFC Vancouver on October 18 against Mike Malott, hoping to rebound from a tough loss to Daniel Rodriguez earlier this year. But where did his nicknames come from? And what do they say about him? Let’s dive in!

Why is Kevin Holland called ‘Trailblazer’?

The nickname that Kevin Holland currently goes by is ‘Trailblazer.’ That moniker is also the one that legendary announcer Bruce

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