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).
Holobaugh compiled an amateur record of 3-0 before making his professional MMA debut in March 2011.
[6][7] 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.
[9] He faced Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov and lost via knockout in the third 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.
[28] Holobaugh is scheduled to face Alexander Hernandez on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 254.