Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Hernandez vs Holobaugh
Mar. 15, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
10
Wins by Submission
11
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 531
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1181
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 2
- Takedowns Attempted
- 15
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
Gracie United
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
38
Height
71.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 13, 2013
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
39.00
- 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
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
When and why did you start training for fighting? 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.
What professional titles have you held? I’ve held the Titan FC featherweight championship & Titan FC lightweight championship, FFI lightweight champion XFC lightweight champion, TUF 31 lightweight winner
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Went undefeated 8-0 and won welterweight & lightweight titles
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? First-degree black belt in jiu jitsu
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? 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.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter was Chuck Liddell. His fights, his walkouts and his character always motivated me and made me want to be a fighter.
What was your job before you started fighting? Alarm technician
Personal Life / Background: 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.
