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NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26: Kurt Holobaugh weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Kurt Holobaugh

TRAINING: Hard work every day

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 ranks and titles have you held? Purple Belt in BJJ, Hold 4 Pro titles: XFC 155 and 145 out of Mandeville, LA, FFI 155 and 145 out of Biloxi MS

Do you have any heroes? Chuck Liddell

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Alarm technician

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated as an amateur (8-0)

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Jab