Kurt Holobaugh

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)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
StanceOrthodox
TeamGracie United[1]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rafael Ellwanger[1]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins21
By knockout7
By submission10
By decision4
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision6
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).

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 faced fellow teammate Jason Knight, and won the fight 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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches 21 wins 8 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 10 1
By decision 4 6
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 21–8 (1) Kaynan Kruschewsky Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba July 20, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 20–8 (1) Trey Ogden Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas March 23, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–7 (1) Austin Hubbard Submission (triangle choke) UFC 292 August 19, 2023 2 2:39 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 31 Lightweight Tournament.
Win 19–7 (1) Jose Luis Verdugo KO (punch) XFC 44 May 28, 2021 2 0:11 Des Moines, Iowa, United States XFC Lightweight tournament semifinal.
Win 18–7 (1) Joziro Boye TKO (knees and punches) XFC 43 November 11, 2020 1 0:26 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 17–7 (1) Thiago Moisés Decision (unanimous) UFC 237 May 11, 2019 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Return to Lightweight.
Loss 17–6 (1) Shane Burgos Submission (armbar) UFC 230 November 3, 2018 1 2:11 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 17–5 (1) Raoni Barcelos KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 2018 3 1:29 Boise, Idaho, United States Fight of the Night.
NC 17–4 (1) Matt Bessette NC (overturned) Dana White's Contender Series 1 July 11, 2017 1 2:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight. Originally a KO (punch) win for Holobaugh; overturned due to his prohibited prefight use of an IV.
Win 17–4 Gesias Cavalcante TKO (punches) Titan FC 44 May 19, 2017 4 2:45 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States Won the interim Titan FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–4 Yosdenis Cedeno Submission (rear naked choke) Titan FC 42 December 2, 2016 3 1:22 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 15–4 Luciano dos Santos TKO (punches) Titan FC 39 June 10, 2016 2 4:21 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 14–4 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Decision (unanimous) WFCA 16: Grand Prix Akhmat 2016 March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia Akhmat Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinal.
Loss 14–3 Andre Harrison Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 34 July 18, 2015 5 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Lost the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 14–2 Desmond Green Decision (split) Titan FC 33 March 20, 2015 5 5:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States Won the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 13–2 Lloyd Woodard TKO (punches) Titan FC 29 August 22, 2014 1 0:15 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Win 12–2 Eric Marriott Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 27 February 28, 2014 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 11–2 Calvin Miller Submission (rear naked choke) XFC: Louisiana August 24, 2013 1 2:10 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States Won the vacant XFC Louisiana Featherweight Championship.
Win 10–2 John LeBlanc Submission In Ya Face: Caged Warrior Championship 1 July 12, 2013 1 1:13 Houma, Louisiana, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 9–2 Steven Siler Decision (unanimous) UFC 159 April 27, 2013 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 9–1 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 9–0 Wesley Dunlap KO (punch) FFI: Blood and Sand 13 October 27, 2012 1 1:21 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 8–0 Wellington Brito TKO (punches) Natural Disaster 3 August 25, 2012 1 3:31 Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States
Win 7–0 Ronnie Rogers Submission (rear naked choke) FFI: Blood and Sand 12 June 30, 2012 2 1:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 6–0 Will Cruthirds Submission (rear naked choke) FFI: Blood and Sand 11 April 28, 2012 1 1:55 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 5–0 J.C. Pennington Submission (triangle choke) XFC: Chaos at the Castine Center 2 April 7, 2012 3 3:12 Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–0 Booker Arthur Decision (unanimous) XFC: Nightmare on the Northshore October 29, 2011 3 5:00 Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Win 3–0 Paul Soileau Submission (guillotine choke) FLABBP - Round 2: Tournament of Champions July 23, 2011 1 0:32 Gonzales, Louisiana, United States
Win 2–0 Phil Daru Submission (armbar) XFC: Chaos at the Castine Center July 9, 2011 1 1:55 Mandeville, Louisiana, United States
Win 1–0 Derrick Breaux Submission In Ya Face: Karnival Karnage March 12, 2011 1 0:39 Houma, Louisiana, United States

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Jason Knight TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler Aug 8, 2023 (airdate) 2 2:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.
Win 1–0 Lee Hammond Submission (guillotine choke) Jul 4, 2023 (airdate) 2 3:21 The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round.

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