Kurt Holobaugh

"The Hurt"

MMA Record: 22-10-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 2-7-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Kurt Holobaugh "The Hurt" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Kurt Holobaugh has 2 wins in the UFC. Kurt Holobaugh lands an average of 4.58 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.65 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

9
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Kurt Holobaugh, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 22 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the lightweight division at 155 lbs., he stands tall at 5' 11' with a reach of 70'. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC tenure, Holobaugh demonstrated an average of 4.58 significant strikes per minute and a striking accuracy rate of 44%. He absorbed an average of 4.24 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 49%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.65 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 33%. Notable victories in Holobaugh's career include his triumph over Austin Hubbard, whose ELO rating was 996 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he achieved a win against Kaynan Kruschewsky via unanimous decision (U-DEC) and defeated Austin Hubbard once more using a triangle choke. However, his most recent fights have resulted in losses to Trey Ogden, Alexander Hernandez, and Jordan Leavitt, with the latter defeat coming by way of anaconda choke. His last fight took place on May 31, 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 996

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 08 1986
Age
39
Peak ELO
986
ELO Rank
2592 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
164-64-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1036.2
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
972.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.58
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
44%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.24
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
49%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.65
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kurt Holobaugh Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-05-31 UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber Jordan Leavitt SUB Anaconda Choke 1 1:39 Loss
2025-03-15 UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 Alexander Hernandez U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-07-20 UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba Kaynan Kruschewsky U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-03-23 UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas Trey Ogden U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2023-08-19 UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley Austin Hubbard SUB Triangle Choke 2 2:39 Win
2019-05-11 UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade Thiago Moises U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2018-11-03 UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis Shane Burgos SUB Armbar 1 2:11 Loss
2018-07-14 UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov Raoni Barcelos KO/TKO Punch 3 1:29 Loss
2013-04-27 UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen Steven Siler U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Kurt Holobaugh ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
9 2025-05-31 Jordan Leavitt 1016 Loss -13 944
8 2025-03-15 Alexander Hernandez 1033 Loss -13 957
7 2024-07-20 Kaynan Kruschewsky 985 Win +18 970
6 2024-03-23 Trey Ogden 1001 Loss -14 952
5 2023-08-19 Austin Hubbard 996 Win +23 966
4 2019-05-11 Thiago Moises 987 Loss -15 943
3 2018-11-03 Shane Burgos 1035 Loss -13 958
2 2018-07-14 Raoni Barcelos 1000 Loss -15 971
1 2013-04-27 Steven Siler 1038 Loss -14 986

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