Kurt Holobaugh • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(5/31/25) Holobaugh was submitted by Jordan Leavitt via anaconda choke at 1:39 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(3/15/25) Holobaugh lost a three round unanimous decision to Alexander Hernandez
• UFC on ESPN(7/20/24) Holobaugh won a three round unanimous decision over Kaynan Kruschewsky
• UFC on ESPN(3/23/24) Holobaugh lost a three round unanimous decision to Trey Ogden
• UFC 292(8/19/23) Holobaugh submitted Austin Hubbard via triangle choke at 2:39 of the second round to win The Ultimate Fighter 31 lightweight tournament
• UFC 237(5/11/19) Holobaugh lost a three round unanimous decision to Thiago Moises
• UFC 230(11/3/18) Holobaugh was submitted by Shane Burgos via armbar at 2:11 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(7/14/18) Holobaugh was knocked out by Raoni Barcelos at 1:29 of the third round
• UFC 159(4/27/13) Holobaugh lost a three round unanimous decision to Steven Siler
• The Ultimate Fighter, Season 31
• In the semifinals, Holobaugh stopped Jason Knight via strikes at 2:56 of the second round
• In the quarterfinals, Holobaugh submitted Lee Hammond via guillotine choke at 3:21 of the second round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 1
• Week one(7/11/17) Holobaugh’s win over Matt Bessette was overturned to a no contest by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to Holobaugh’s prohibited use of a pre-fight IV
• STRIKEFORCE HISTORY:
• Marquardt vs Saffiedine(1/12/13) Holobaugh lost a three round unanimous decision to Pat Healy

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Chandler on TUF 31

Pro since 2011

10 wins by submission (4 RNC, 2 triangle, guillotine, armbar, 2 undisclosed submissions), eight by KO

11 first round finishes

Has won six of his last eight

Has scored wins over Desmond Green, Yosdenis Cedeno and Gesias Cavalcante between UFC appearances

8-2, 1 NC between first two UFC stints

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: In 2008 at Gracie United gym – I was a huge fan of the UFC and found out there was a new gym in town that could provide the training I needed to get into it.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: I’ve held the Titan FC featherweight championship & Titan FC lightweight championship, FFI lightweight champion XFC lightweight champion, TUF 31 lightweight winner

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: Went undefeated 8-0 and won welterweight & lightweight titles

Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: First-degree black belt in jiu jitsu

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: The toughest fight has been Thiago Moises, because it was in his hometown of Brazil. He had the fans on his side and they gave him good energy.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: My favorite fighter was Chuck Liddell. His fights, his walkouts and his character always motivated me and made me want to be a fighter.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Alarm technician

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: I love spending time coaching my kids in martial arts, I like to spend time at home with my family barbecuing or boiling seafood, fishing and taking a boat ride on the river, playing golf and watching football on Sundays.

LOSS

Holobaugh

Leavitt

SUB Anaconda Choke