Kurt Holobaugh

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Kurt Holobaugh
Born (1986-09-08) September 8, 1986 (age 38)
Denham Springs, Louisiana, U.S.
Other namesThe Hurt
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach75+12 in (192 cm)
Stance Orthodox
TeamGracie United [1]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rafael Ellwanger [1]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins21
By knockout7
By submission10
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision7
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kurt Holobaugh (born September 8, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Contents

Mixed martial arts

Early career

Holobaugh compiled an amateur record of 3-0 before making his professional MMA debut in March 2011. [2] Over the next year-and-a-half, he amassed an undefeated record of 9 wins and no losses, with all but one of his wins coming by stoppage before the final bell.

Strikeforce and Ultimate Fighting Championship

In 2013, Holobaugh joined the Strikeforce organization. He made his debut against Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [3]

Following the Strikeforce event, the organization was folded and merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [4] Holobaugh's contract was honored and he made his UFC debut against Steven Siler at UFC 159 on April 27, 2013. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released by the promotion. [5]

Post UFC career

After his UFC release, Holobaugh fought for various independent MMA promotions. He found the most success in Titan Fighting Championships, where he compiled a record of 5-1 within the promotion, and held both the Featherweight Championship and Interim Lightweight Championship. [6] [7]

Second UFC stint

Holobaugh would then be invited to compete in the main event of the inaugural edition of Dana White's Contender Series, facing Bellator veteran Matt Bessette. [8] Holobaugh won the fight via knockout in round one, securing a UFC contract. [9]

He faced Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov and lost via knockout in the third round. [10] Despite the loss, the win earned Holobaugh his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [11]

Holobaugh next faced Shane Burgos at UFC 230 on November 3, 2018. He lost the fight via submission in the third round. [12]

Holobaugh faced Thiago Moisés on May 11, 2019 UFC 237. [13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [14]

Holobaugh was released by the UFC in December 2019. [15]

Post UFC

Holobaugh faced Joziro Boye at XFC 43 on November 11, 2020. [16] He won the bout via first round TKO. [17]

As the semifinal of XFC Lightweight tournament Holobaugh was initially scheduled to face Scott Hudson at XFC 44 on May 28, 2021. [18] However, Hudson withdrew and was replaced by Jose Luis Verdugo. He won the bout via KO at the beginning of the second round and advanced to the final. [19]

The Ultimate Fighter 31

In March 2023, it was announced that Holobaugh would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter. [20]

In the quarterfinal Holobaugh faced team McGregor's number 1 ranked lightweight prospect Lee Hammond, who is also a training partner to McGregor at his gym in Ireland. After being behind for the majority of the fight, Holobaugh managed to win the fight via guillotine choke submission late in the second round. [21]

In the semi-final, Holobaugh defeated teammate Jason Knight via TKO in the second round. [22]

Holobaugh faced former LFA Lightweight Champion and fellow teammate Austin Hubbard in the tournament final on August 19, 2023 at UFC 292. [23] He won the fight via a triangle choke submission in the second round to become TUF 31 lightweight winner. [24]

Return to UFC

Holobaugh faced Trey Ogden on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53. [25] He lost the bout by unanimous decision. [26]

Holobaugh faced Kaynan Kruschewsky on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. [27] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [28]

Holobaugh faced Alexander Hernandez on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254. [29] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches21 wins9 losses
By knockout71
By submission101
By decision47
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–9 (1) Alexander Hernandez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 March 15, 202535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win21–8 (1)Kaynan KruschewskyDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba July 20, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss20–8 (1)Trey OgdenDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas March 23, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win20–7 (1) Austin Hubbard Submission (triangle choke) UFC 292 August 19, 202322:39 Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesWon The Ultimate Fighter 31 Lightweight Tournament.
Win19–7 (1)Jose Luis VerdugoKO (punch) XFC 44 May 28, 202120:11 Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesXFC Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win18–7 (1)Joziro BoyeTKO (knees and punches) XFC 43 November 11, 202010:26 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss17–7 (1) Thiago Moisés Decision (unanimous) UFC 237 May 11, 201935:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilReturn to Lightweight.
Loss17–6 (1) Shane Burgos Submission (armbar) UFC 230 November 3, 201812:11 New York City, New York, United States
Loss17–5 (1) Raoni Barcelos KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 201831:29 Boise, Idaho, United StatesFight of the Night.
NC17–4 (1) Matt Bessette NC (overturned) Dana White's Contender Series 1 July 11, 201712:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Featherweight. Originally a KO (punch) win for Holobaugh; overturned due to his prohibited prefight use of an IV.
Win17–4 Gesias Cavalcante TKO (punches)Titan FC 44May 19, 201742:45 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United StatesWon the interim Titan FC Lightweight Championship.
Win16–4 Yosdenis Cedeno Submission (rear-naked choke)Titan FC 42December 2, 201631:22 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win15–4Luciano dos SantosTKO (punches)Titan FC 39June 10, 201624:21 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss14–4 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Decision (unanimous)WFCA 16March 12, 201635:00 Grozny, Russia2016 WFCA Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss14–3Andre HarrisonDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 34July 18, 201555:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesLost the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win14–2 Desmond Green Decision (split)Titan FC 33March 20, 201555:00 Mobile, Alabama, United StatesWon the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win13–2 Lloyd Woodard TKO (punches)Titan FC 29August 22, 201410:15 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Win12–2Eric MarriottDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 27February 28, 201435:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win11–2Calvin MillerSubmission (rear naked choke)XFC: LouisianaAugust 24, 201312:10 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United StatesWon the vacant XFC Featherweight Championship.
Win10–2John LeBlancSubmissionIn Ya Face: Caged Warrior 1July 12, 201311:13 Houma, Louisiana, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss9–2 Steven Siler Decision (unanimous) UFC 159 April 27, 201335:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss9–1 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 201335:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win9–0Wesley DunlapKO (punch)Fight Force International: Blood and Sand 13October 27, 201211:21 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win8–0Wellington BritoTKO (punches)XFC: Natural Disaster 3August 25, 201213:31 Denham Springs, Louisiana, United StatesFeatherweight debut. Won the vacant XFC Featherweight Championship.
Win7–0Ronnie RogersSubmission (rear naked choke)Fight Force International: Blood and Sand 12June 30, 201221:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win6–0Will CruthirdsSubmission (rear naked choke)Fight Force International: Blood and Sand 11April 28, 201211:55 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win5–0J.C. PenningtonSubmission (triangle choke)XFC: Chaos at the Castine Center 2April 7, 201233:12 Mandeville, Louisiana, United StatesWon the vacant XFC Lightweight Championship.
Win4–0Booker ArthurDecision (unanimous)XFC: Nightmare on the NorthshoreOctober 29, 201135:00 Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Win3–0Paul SoileauSubmission (guillotine choke)Felix's FC: Night of Champions 2July 23, 201110:32 Gonzales, Louisiana, United StatesWon the Felix's FC Lightweight Championship.
Win2–0 Phil Daru Submission (armbar)XFC: Chaos at the Castine CenterJuly 9, 201111:55 Mandeville, Louisiana, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win1–0Derrick BreauxSubmissionIn Ya Face: Karnival KarnageMarch 12, 201110:39 Houma, Louisiana, United StatesWelterweight debut.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0 Jason Knight TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler Aug 8, 2023 (airdate)22:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.
Win1–0Lee HammondSubmission (guillotine choke)Jul 4, 2023 (airdate)23:21 The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round.

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