Matt Hobar Explained

Matt Hobar
Other Names:The Crowbar
Spouse:MaKenzie Srygley
Birth Date:7 January 1987
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality:American
Weight:135lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Reach:70inches
Fighting Out Of:Dallas, Texas, United States
Team:Octagon MMA
Years Active:2011–2016
Mma Kowin:1
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:59713

Matthew Hobar (born January 7, 1987) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC's bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Hobar also formerly competed for Legacy Fighting Championship and Shark Fights. He is the former Legacy FC bantamweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Hobar compiled a 5–0 record in smaller organizations before signing with Legacy Fighting Championship.

Legacy Fighting Championship

Hobar faced Steven Peterson at Legacy FC 13 on August 17, 2012. He lost the fight via TKO due to an arm injury in the first round.[1]

A rematch with Steven Peterson took place at Legacy FC 16 on December 14, 2012. He won the fight via majority decision.[2]

He next faced Nelson Salas at Legacy FC 19 on April 12, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]

Hobar faced Angel Huerta for the vacant Legacy FC bantamweight championship at Legacy FC 21 on July 19, 2013. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hobar stepped in as a replacement for Wilson Reis to face Pedro Munhoz at on May 31, 2014.[5] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Hobar faced Aaron Phillips at on August 23, 2014.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Hobar faced Sergio Pettis at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The bout earned Hobar a Fight of the Night bonus award.[9]

Hobar was expected to face Norifumi Yamamoto on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75.[10] However, the bout was scrapped as both fighters suffered injuries during the week leading up to the event.[11]

Matt Hobar officially retired July 2016 due to neck injuries.[12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|- |-| Loss| align=center| 9–3| Sergio Pettis| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 181| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Aaron Phillips| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 8–2| Pedro Munhoz| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:47| São Paulo, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 8–1| Angel Huerta| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Legacy FC 21| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:05| Houston, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–1| Nelson Salas| Decision (unanimous)| Legacy FC 19| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Steven Peterson| Decision (majority)| Legacy FC 16| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 5–1| Steven Peterson| TKO (arm injury)| Legacy FC 13| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:04| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Aaron Cerda| Decision (unanimous)| 24/7 Entertainment 5: America's Most Wanted| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:00| Odessa, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Marcus Baldivia| Submission (north-south choke)| Shark Fights 21: Knothe vs. Lashley| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:53| Lubbock, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Jay Flores| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:55| Frisco, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Joshua Davison| TKO (punches)| 24/7 Entertainment 1: Professional Cage Fighting| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:53| Midland, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Jeremy Gauna| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:16| Lubbock, Texas, United States|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LFC 13 - Legacy Fighting Championship 13. sherdog.com.
  2. Web site: Legacy FC 16 results: Campuzano wins flyweight title, Hobar tops rival Peterson. mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
  3. Web site: Legacy FC 19 Results: Campuzano Retains, Karakhanyan Victorious. mmafrenzy.com. April 13, 2013.
  4. Web site: Legacy FC 21 Results: Leonard Garcia and Holly Holm Knockouts Highlight the Night. sports.yahoo.com. July 20, 2013.
  5. Web site: Matt Hobar replaces Wilson Reis at TUF: Brazil 3 Finale. mmafighting.com. April 15, 2014.
  6. Web site: Matt Hobar vs. Aaron Phillips added to UFC Fight Night 49 lineup. mmajunkie.com. June 29, 2014.
  7. Web site: Marrocco . Steven . UFC Fight Night 49 results: Matt Hobar wrestles decision from Aaron Phillips . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 30 May 2022 . 23 August 2014.
  8. Web site: Sergio Pettis vs. Matt Hobar set for December's UFC 181 card in Las Vegas. mmajunkie.com. October 10, 2014.
  9. Web site: Josh Samman, Pettis brothers, Matt Hobar earn bonuses at UFC 181. mmafighting.com. December 7, 2014.
  10. Web site: UFC Japan adds KID Yamamoto, Kiichi Strasser, and Kyoji Horiguchi. mma-in-asia.com. Akihito Tatematsu. 2015-07-02. 2015-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702112136/http://mma-in-asia.com/region/japan/ufc-japan-kid-kunimoto-horiguchi/. 2015-07-02. dead.
  11. Web site: 'Kid' Yamamoto vs. Matt Hobar scrapped for UFC Fight Night in Japan. foxnews.com. Damon Martin. 2015-09-23. 2015-09-23.
  12. https://www.facebook.com/mhobar/posts/10104136946657633