Andrew Holbrook
Andrew Holbrook | |
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Born |
Adrian, Michigan, United States | February 6, 1986
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) |
Division | Lightweight (155 lb) |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
Style | Wrestling, Boxing, BJJ |
Fighting out of | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
Team | Indy Boxing & Grappling[1] |
Teacher(s) | Pat McPherson[2] |
Years active | 2010–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Andrew Holbrook (born February 6, 1986 is an American mixed martial artist and the Lightweight Colosseum Combat champion. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in 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
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
He amassed a record of 11 undefeated wins, 10 stoppages with nine of them by submission, prior to signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[6]
2015
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. Barao 2.[9] Judges scored the bout 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28 in favor of Holbrook and won the fight via split decision.[10][11]
2016
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 foot injury and was replaced by Bryan Barberena.[13]
Holbrook faced Joaquim Silva on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.[14] Silva struck Holbrook with a punch after he caught his kick and followed by raining down a series of hammer fists, resulting in a knockout loss in round one.[15]
Holbrook next faced Jake Matthews on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Bruson.[16] Judges awarded the win to Holbrook via split decision with the scores of 29-28, 29-28 and 28-29.[17][18] 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."[19]
2017
At UFC 210, Holbrook faced Gregor Gillespie on April 8, 2017.[20] Gillespie threw a left hook and knocked out Holbrook 21 seconds into first round.[21][22]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Colosseum Combat Fighting
- Lightweight Champion (One time) vs. Tyler Combs[3]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
14 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 2 |
By submission | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 title[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 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Andrew Holbrook | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Andrew Holbrook: My Journey to the UFC and Successful Octagon Debut". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- 1 2 "Andrew Holbrook". UFC. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Writer, Greg Garno Daily Telegram Special. "Adrian's Andrew Holbrook enjoying journey in UFC". The Daily Telegram. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ James Lynch (2017-04-05), UFC 210's Andrew Holbrook "I'm going to put the pressure on Gregor Gillespie", retrieved 2017-06-14
- 1 2 Sherdog.com. "Andrew Holbrook MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- 1 2 "Results - Colosseum Combat XXXII". BluegrassMMA. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "Andrew Holbrook replaces Joe Lile Jr. in Colosseum Combat XXXII main event". BluegrassMMA. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "411MANIA | Andrew Holbrook To Face Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16". Andrew Holbrook To Face Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "UFC on FOX 16 results: Andrew Holbrook granted split over flabbergasted Nijem". MMAjunkie. 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Andrew Holbrook vs. Ramsey Nijem, retrieved 2017-06-14
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Andrew Holbrook out, Bryan Barberena meets Sage Northcutt at UFC on FOX 18". MMAjunkie. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "Joaquim Silva meets Andrew Holbrook in lightweight bout at TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie. 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "TUF 23 Finale Recap: Joaquim Silva Knocks Out Holbrook". Cage Pages. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Richardson, Andrew (2016-11-24). "Prospect Watch! Matthews Vs. Holbrook Fight Preview!". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "MMADecisions.com". MMADecisions.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 101 results: Biggest 'dog on card, Andrew Holbrook takes split from Jake Matthews". MMAjunkie. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 101 winner Andrew Holbrook not mad about boos after massive upset". MMAjunkie. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "411MANIA | Gregor Gillespie vs. Andrew Holbrook Added to UFC 210". Gregor Gillespie vs. Andrew Holbrook Added to UFC 210. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ "LI’s Gillespie gets knockout in 21 seconds at UFC 210". Newsday. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- ↑ Segura, Danny (2017-04-08). "VIDEO: Gregor Gillespie blasts Andrew Holbrook with left hook KO at UFC 210". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-06-14.