Kevin Holland’s Nicknames ‘Trailblazer’ & ‘Big Mouth’: Meaning & Story Behind UFC Star’s Monikers

Kevin Holland can seldom stop himself from impressing the world of combat sports with his fighting skills. With 26 phenomenal victories in his professional mixed martial arts career, the UFC middleweight prospect has set his aim at the championship title. Currently on a one-fight winning streak, Holland looks forward to adding a few more wins to his streak.

While he gets ready for his upcoming match-up, let’s take a step back and unwrap some lesser-known facts about the UFC welterweight, particularly the underlying meaning of his nicknames, ‘Trailblazer,’ and ‘Big Mouth.’

Meaning behind Kevin Holland’s nickname ‘Trailblazer’

Every combatant has a nickname, a moniker so to speak, and Holland is no exception. Out of the two nicknames that he has, one of them is: ‘Trailblazer.’ The literal definition of a ‘Trailblazer,’ is an individual who leads the way, an innovator. At the outset, one may assume that is the reason he kept his nickname but there is more to it than meets the eye.

As per several reports, he uses this nickname because it reflects his fighting style. The UFC welterweight is primarily a striker but not just any regular striker. He is fluid, fast, and has a great striking acumen. One may make a case for him to be an innovator, as he is very creative on his feet.

But in case you think that Holland’s on-court skills are the sole reason for his nickname, you’d be wrong. There are a few instances where the middleweight contender sets an example for the public. Back in October 2021, the mixed martial artist helped the police by stopping an alleged carjacker in his neighborhood. March 2022 witnessed the second instance of the fighter’s heroics, as he stopped a shooting at a restaurant in Houston. He subdued the perp with an RNC. And just a couple of months later, ‘Trailblazer’ successfully rescued a man from an overturned tractor-trailer.

Not to mention, Holland is one of the few fighters who diss or talk incessantly to their opponents while fighting. These attributes make him unique or as he would call it, a ‘Trailblazer.’ However, he goes by another nickname, and that is, ‘Big Mouth.’ Why? Let’s find out.

When Dana White gave Holland his popular nickname ‘Big Mouth’

Throwback to a couple of years ago, Kevin Holland gained sudden popularity after his ability to trash-talk his opponents came to light. Many combatants engage in a verbal back and forth. However, Holland used to verbally diss his opponent mid-fight. After one of his fights, Dana White called him a ‘Big Mouth,’ for the same reason.

However, Holland did not consider a dig but found it an accurate representation of his personality, and made it his nickname. In an interview, he said, “I think it’s cool. You don’t choose your nicknames they’re granted to you. When I was younger, ‘Trailblazer’ was granted to me, so I ran with it. ‘Big Mouth’ was granted to me by Dana White. You run with it.” The aforementioned goes to show that the American UFC fighter is unapologetically himself and that is what separates him from the rest.

As the wheels of time turn, ‘Big Mouth’ gets ready to take on 

Roman Dolidze at UFC 307. No doubt, Holland is looking forward to defeating his Georgian opponent. And as expected, he has already talked trash about Dolidze during the pre-fight press conference. On top of that, he has proven the worthiness of the nickname that the UFC head honcho provided him with via his demeanor and attitude.

Bearing the above revelations in mind, what do you think of his nicknames? Are they creative? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.