Kurt Holobaugh
“The Hurt”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWLW
Profile
- Age
- 40 (born September 8, 1986)
- Born in
- Denham Springs
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 155 lbs.
- Reach
- 70"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 2-7
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
Losses in the UFC7
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 2
- Decision 4
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 4.65 top 19%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.52
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.77 top 72%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.8
Next fight
About Kurt Holobaugh
Born on September 8, 1986 in Denham Springs, United States, Kurt Holobaugh "The Hurt" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. Holobaugh stands 5' 11" with a 70" reach.
Holobaugh's professional career began in 2011, debuting with In Ya Face. A 9-1 record outside the UFC came first. Holobaugh made a UFC debut at UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen in April 2013 and lost to Steven Siler by decision. In the UFC, Holobaugh is 2-7 across 9 fights.
Statistically, Holobaugh lands more significant strikes per minute than 81% of lightweights.
After 63 months away, Holobaugh returned at UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov in July 2018 and lost to Raoni Barcelos. Holobaugh was 36 when the first UFC win came, against Austin Hubbard. Holobaugh's record outside the UFC includes 6-1 in Titan FC and 7-0 in XFC.
Most recently, Holobaugh lost to Jordan Leavitt by anaconda choke on ground at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber in May 2025.
UFC fight history
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L
Submission · Anaconda Choke On Ground · R1 1:39
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber
May 31, 2025
0Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
Mar 15, 2025
71Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba
Jul 20, 2024
92Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas
Mar 23, 2024
29Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R2 2:39
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley
Aug 19, 2023
61Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
May 11, 2019
39Str 2TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Armbar From Bottom Guard · R1 2:11
Nov 3, 2018
21Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 1:29
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Jul 14, 2018
102Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Apr 27, 2013
41Str 1TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Kurt Holobaugh is 23-10 (1 NC) across 34 professional fights in 10 promotions, since a pro debut on March 12, 2011 (In Ya Face). 25 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins23
- KO/TKO 7
- Submission 12
- Decision 4
Pro losses10
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 2
- Decision 7
- Finish rate
- 83% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 9
- Current streak
- 2 wins
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 2-7 | 2013 |
| Titan FC | 6-1 | 2014 |
| XFC | 7-0 | 2011 |
| Fight Force International | 3-0 | 2012 |
| Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA | 2-0 | 2026 |
| In Ya Face | 2-0 | 2011 |
| Dana White's Contender Series | 0-0 (1 NC) | 2017 |
| Felix's FC | 1-0 | 2011 |
| Strikeforce | 0-1 | 2013 |
| WFCA | 0-1 | 2016 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| W | Jhonasky Sojo | Oct 2, 2026 |
| W | Lamar Brown | May 1, 2026 |
| L | Jordan Leavitt | May 31, 2025 |
| L | Alexander Hernandez | Mar 15, 2025 |
| W | Kaynan Kruschewsky | Jul 20, 2024 |
| L | Trey Ogden | Mar 23, 2024 |
| W | Austin Hubbard | Aug 19, 2023 |
| W | Jose Luis Verdugo | May 28, 2021 |
| W | Joziro Boye | Nov 11, 2020 |
| L | Thiago Moisés | May 11, 2019 |
| L | Shane Burgos | Nov 3, 2018 |
| L | Raoni Barcelos | Jul 14, 2018 |
| NC | Matt Bessette | Jul 11, 2017 |
| W | Gesias Cavalcante | May 19, 2017 |
| W | Yosdenis Cedeno | Dec 2, 2016 |
| W | Luciano dos Santos | Jun 10, 2016 |
| L | Magomedrasul Khasbulaev | Mar 12, 2016 |
| L | Andre Harrison | Jul 18, 2015 |
| W | Desmond Green | Mar 20, 2015 |
| W | Lloyd Woodard | Aug 22, 2014 |
| W | Eric Marriott | Feb 28, 2014 |
| W | Calvin Miller | Aug 24, 2013 |
| W | John LeBlanc | Jul 12, 2013 |
| L | Steven Siler | Apr 27, 2013 |
| L | Pat Healy | Jan 12, 2013 |
| W | Wesley Dunlap | Oct 27, 2012 |
| W | Wellington Brito | Aug 25, 2012 |
| W | Ronnie Rogers | Jun 30, 2012 |
| W | Will Cruthirds | Apr 28, 2012 |
| W | J.C. Pennington | Apr 7, 2012 |
| W | Booker Arthur | Oct 29, 2011 |
| W | Paul Soileau | Jul 23, 2011 |
| W | Phil Daru | Jul 9, 2011 |
| W | Derrick Breaux | Mar 12, 2011 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Kurt Holobaugh's record?
Kurt Holobaugh's professional MMA record is 23 wins, 10 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.
How old is Kurt Holobaugh?
Kurt Holobaugh is 40 years old, born on September 8, 1986.
How tall is Kurt Holobaugh and what is their reach?
Kurt Holobaugh stands 5' 11" with a 70" reach.
Who did Kurt Holobaugh fight last?
Kurt Holobaugh lost to Jordan Leavitt by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber on May 31, 2025.