Kurt Holobaugh vs. Matt Bessette

Main Event | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Overturned to No Contest
Overturned By: Nevada State Athletic Commission Overturned Reason: Holobaugh Unapproved IV Rehydration Original Result: Holobaugh Win · KO/TKO (Punches · 2:59 · R1)
Kurt Holobaugh awarded UFC Contract
vs.
No Contest
"The Mangler"

Fighter Comparison

17-4-0

Stayed at 17-4-0
Pro
Record
22-7-0

Stayed at 22-7-0
-420
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+325
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Franklinton
Louisiana
Fights out of
Hartford
Connecticut
30
+10 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 32
+6 mos, 1 week, 6 days
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
70.5"
(179cm)
Team Jucao South

(Primary)
Port City Combat Sports

(Other)
Gym Underdog Mixed Martial Arts

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 363

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Holobaugh
66%
Bessette
34%

Bout Information

Event Poster

DW's Contender Series 2017

Fight Details

  • Event: DW's Contender Series 2017: Week 1
  • Date: Tuesday 07.11.2017 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: TUF Gym
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 5 of 5)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Dan Hellie, Yves Edwards
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Holobaugh Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • Bessette Disclosed Pay: $5,000
  • Event Links:

Originally a win for Holobaugh, the result of this fight was later changed to a No Contest when Holobaugh admitted to unapproved use of an IV to rehydrate.

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