Andrew Holbrook

Andrew Holbrook
Born (1986-02-06) February 6, 1986 (age 38)
Adrian, Michigan, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StyleWrestling, Boxing, BJJ
Fighting out ofIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
TeamIndy Boxing & Grappling[1]
Teacher(s)Pat McPherson[2]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout1
By submission9
By decision2
Losses3
By knockout3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Andrew Holbrook (born February 6, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and the former Colosseum Combat lightweight champion. He competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[3]

Background

Holbrook started wrestling and running track when he was in middle school in Adrian, Michigan. He believes that the mental toughness served an important factor in fighting which he was well-trained in this department by his middle school wrestling coach Jim Waters.[4] He started training MMA after he had his hands in a few fights. Besides training at IBG in Indiana, he also has trained at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket Island, Thailand.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Holbrook fought in various regional MMA promotions, primarily in Indiana such as Absolute Cage Fighting, Midwest Fight Series, Colosseum Combat and Michiana Fight League prior to joining the UFC.[6] He stepped in to replace an injured Joe Lile Jr. against Tyler Combs at the Colosseum Combat 32 lightweight title bout and won the fight via TKO and became Colosseum Combat lightweight champion.[7][8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Holbrook amassed an undefeated record of 11 wins, 10 stoppages with nine of them by submission, prior to signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[6]

Holbrook made his promotional debut on short notice, as he was tabbed as an injury replacement for Erik Koch against Ramsey Nijem on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2.[9] Holbrook won the fight via split decision.[10][11]

Holbrook was scheduled to face Sage Northcutt on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18.[12] However, he was forced to pull out of the fight due to a foot injury and was replaced by Bryan Barberena.[13]

Holbrook faced Joaquim Silva on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[15]

Holbrook next faced Jake Matthews on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson.[16] He won the fight via split decision.[17] He said in his post fight interview “[Beating Matthews] felt good. I was expecting to be an underdog, going into somebody’s home town. It was kind of nice, and everybody enjoyed the fight I think."[18]

At UFC 210, Holbrook faced Gregor Gillespie on April 8, 2017.[19] He lost the fight via knockout 21 seconds into the first round.[20][21]

Holbrook faced Thibault Gouti on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.[22] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[23]

On June 21, 2019, it was reported that Holbrook was released from the UFC.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Colosseum Combat Fighting
    • Lightweight Champion (One time) vs. Tyler Combs[3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 12 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 3
By submission 9 0
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–3 Thibault Gouti TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve September 2, 2017 1 4:28 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Loss 12–2 Gregor Gillespie KO (punches) UFC 210 April 8, 2017 1 0:21 Buffalo, New York, United States
Win 12–1 Jake Matthews Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 27, 2016 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 11–1 Joaquim Silva KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 1 0:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Ramsey Nijem Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Chicago Illinois, United States
Win 10–0 Tyler Combs TKO (punches) Colosseum Combat 32 May 9, 2015 1 4:31 Kokomo, Indiana, United States Won the Colosseum Lightweight Championship.[7]
Win 9–0 Ramico Blackmon Submission (guillotine choke) Michiana Fight League 37 March 28, 2015 1 4:58 South Bend, Indiana, United States
Win 8–0 Ian Rammel Submission (brabo choke) Midwest Fighting Series 12 January 30, 2015 1 1:33 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 7–0 Jacob Clark Submission (Guillotine Choke) Midwest Fighting Series 10 August 15, 2014 1 1:18 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 6–0 Gino DiGiulio Submission (punches) Midwest Fighting Series 9 April 4, 2014 2 2:23 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 5–0 Daniel Head Submission (guillotine choke) Colosseum Combat 27 November 23, 2013 1 1:58 Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Win 4–0 Andrew Huffman Submission (armbar) Midwest Fighting Series 6 October 11, 2013 1 3:14 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 3–0 Ryan McIntosh Submission (punches) Midwest Fighting Series 5 July 19, 2013 1 2:05 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 2–0 Brandon Priest Submission (choke) Midwest Fighting Series 4 May 10, 2013 1 4:12 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 1–0 Joel Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Cage Fighting 2 November 17, 2012 1 3:09 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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See also

References

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  3. ^ a b c "Andrew Holbrook - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  4. ^ Writer, Greg Garno Daily Telegram Special. "Adrian's Andrew Holbrook enjoying journey in UFC". The Daily Telegram. Retrieved 2017-06-14.[permanent dead link‍]
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  7. ^ a b "Results - Colosseum Combat XXXII". BluegrassMMA. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
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  11. ^ Andrew Holbrook vs. Ramsey Nijem, retrieved 2017-06-14
  12. ^ Youngs, José. "Sage Northcutt to Meet Fellow Undefeated Fighter Andrew Holbrook at UFC on Fox 18 in January". The MMA Corner. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  13. ^ "Andrew Holbrook out, Bryan Barberena meets Sage Northcutt at UFC on FOX 18". MMAjunkie. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  14. ^ "Joaquim Silva meets Andrew Holbrook in lightweight bout at TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
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