{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Andrew Holbrook | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | other_names = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|02|06}} | birth_place = Adrian, Michigan, United States | fighting_out_of = Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | weight_kg = 70 | weight_class = Lightweight | reach_in = 70 | style = Wrestling, Boxing, BJJ | rank = Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/andrew-holbrook|title=Andrew Holbrook - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=September 3, 2017}}</ref> | stance = | teacher = Pat McPherson<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videointerview/Andrew-Holbrook-My-Journey-to-the-UFC-and-Successful-Octagon-Debut-8265|title=Andrew Holbrook: My Journey to the UFC and Successful Octagon Debut|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> | team = Indy Boxing & Grappling<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/20516-andrew-holbrook|title=Andrew Holbrook {{!}} MMA Fighter Page {{!}} Tapology|website=Tapology|language=en|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> | trainer = | years_active = 2010–present | kickbox_win = | kickbox_kowin = | kickbox_loss = | kickbox_koloss = | kickbox_draw = | kickbox_nc = | mma_kowin = 1 | mma_subwin = 9 | mma_decwin = 2 | mma_koloss = 3 | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | am_label = | am_win = | am_kowin = | am_subwin = | am_loss = | am_koloss = | am_subloss = | am_draw = | am_nc = | other = | occupation = | spouse = | relatives = | students = | university = | url = | sherdog = 78384 }}
'''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.<ref name=UFCprofile />
==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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lenconnect.com/sports/20160627/adrians-andrew-holbrook-enjoying-journey-in-ufc|title=Adrian's Andrew Holbrook enjoying journey in UFC|last=Writer|first=Greg Garno Daily Telegram Special|work=The Daily Telegram|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto1">{{Citation|last=James Lynch|title=UFC 210's Andrew Holbrook "I'm going to put the pressure on Gregor Gillespie"|date=2017-04-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_qYwr1mbg|accessdate=2017-06-14}}</ref>
==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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andrew-Holbrook-78384|title=Andrew Holbrook MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2015/05/results-colosseum-combat-xxxii/|title=Results - Colosseum Combat XXXII|date=2015-05-09|work=BluegrassMMA|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2015/03/andrew-holbrook-replaces-joe-lile-jr-in-colosseum-combat-xxxii-main-event/|title=Andrew Holbrook replaces Joe Lile Jr. in Colosseum Combat XXXII main event|date=2015-03-25|work=BluegrassMMA|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
===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.<ref name=":0" />
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/mma/andrew-holbrook-to-face-ramsey-nijem-at-ufc-on-fox-16/|title=411MANIA {{!}} Andrew Holbrook To Face Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16|website=Andrew Holbrook To Face Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701212553/http://411mania.com/mma/andrew-holbrook-to-face-ramsey-nijem-at-ufc-on-fox-16/|archive-date=2015-07-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> Holbrook won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-andrew-holbrook-granted-split-over-flabbergasted-ramsey-nijem|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Andrew Holbrook granted split over flabbergasted Nijem|date=2015-07-25|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Andrew Holbrook vs. Ramsey Nijem|url=https://ok.ru/video/31955225114|language=en|accessdate=2017-06-14}}</ref>
Holbrook was scheduled to face Sage Northcutt on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2015/12/20/sage-northcutt-to-meet-fellow-undefeated-fighter-andrew-holbrook-at-ufc-on-fox-18-in-january/|title=Sage Northcutt to Meet Fellow Undefeated Fighter Andrew Holbrook at UFC on Fox 18 in January|last=Youngs|first=José|website=The MMA Corner|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> However, he was forced to pull out of the fight due to a foot injury and was replaced by Bryan Barberena.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/andrew-holbrook-out-bryan-barberena-meets-sage-northcutt-at-ufc-on-fox-18|title=Andrew Holbrook out, Bryan Barberena meets Sage Northcutt at UFC on FOX 18|date=2016-01-22|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
Holbrook faced Joaquim Silva on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/joaquim-silva-meets-andrew-holbrook-in-lightweight-bout-at-tuf-23-finale-in-las-vegas|title=Joaquim Silva meets Andrew Holbrook in lightweight bout at TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas|date=2016-04-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cagepages.com/2016/07/08/tuf-23-finale-holbrook-vs-silva/|title=TUF 23 Finale Recap: Joaquim Silva Knocks Out Holbrook|date=2016-07-08|website=Cage Pages|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref>
Holbrook next faced Jake Matthews on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/11/24/13721240/ufc-fight-night-101-fight-card-jake-matthews-vs-andrew-holbrook-full-fight-preview|title=Prospect Watch! Matthews Vs. Holbrook Fight Preview!|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|date=2016-11-24|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-101-results-biggest-dog-on-card-andrew-holbrook-takes-split-from-jake-matthews|title=UFC Fight Night 101 results: Biggest 'dog on card, Andrew Holbrook takes split from Jake Matthews|date=2016-11-27|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-101-winner-andrew-holbrook-not-mad-about-boos-after-massive-upset|title=UFC Fight Night 101 winner Andrew Holbrook not mad about boos after massive upset|date=2016-11-27|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-14|language=en-US}}</ref>
At UFC 210, Holbrook faced Gregor Gillespie on April 8, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/mma/gregor-gillespie-vs-andrew-holbrook-added-to-ufc-210/|title=411MANIA {{!}} Gregor Gillespie vs. Andrew Holbrook Added to UFC 210|website=Gregor Gillespie vs. Andrew Holbrook Added to UFC 210|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout 21 seconds into the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-210-gregor-gillespie-knocks-out-andrew-holbrook-in-21-seconds-1.13382742|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619234411/http://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-210-gregor-gillespie-knocks-out-andrew-holbrook-in-21-seconds-1.13382742|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 19, 2017|title=LI's Gillespie gets knockout in 21 seconds at UFC 210|work=Newsday|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/4/8/15232768/gregor-gillespie-blasts-andrew-holbrook-with-left-hook-ko-at-ufc-210|title=VIDEO: Gregor Gillespie blasts Andrew Holbrook with left hook KO at UFC 210|last=Segura|first=Danny|date=2017-04-08|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-14}}</ref>
Holbrook faced Thibault Gouti on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmamad.com/2017/08/13/andrew-holbrook-vs-thibault-gouti-added-to-ufc-fight-night-115-in-rotterdam/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824030604/http://www.mmamad.com/2017/08/13/andrew-holbrook-vs-thibault-gouti-added-to-ufc-fight-night-115-in-rotterdam/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 24, 2017|title=Andrew Holbrook vs. Thibault Gouti added to UFC Fight Night 115 in Rotterdam|work=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2017-08-13|access-date=2017-08-13}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/ufc-rotterdam-results-thibault-gouti-picks-up-much-needed-win-in-impressive-fashion|title=UFC-Rotterdam results: Thibault Gouti picks up much-needed win in impressive fashion|date=2017-09-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-03|language=en-US}}</ref>
On June 21, 2019, it was reported that Holbrook was released from the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters|title=List of current UFC fighters|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2013-01-29|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref>
== Championships and accomplishments == === Mixed martial arts === *'''Ultimate Fighting Championship ''' **'''UFC.com Awards''' ***2016: Ranked #9 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Jake Matthews}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-biggest-upsets-2016|title=Top 10 - The Biggest Upsets of 2016|date=December 20, 2016|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}</ref>
* '''Colosseum Combat Fighting''' ** Lightweight Champion (One time) <small>vs. Tyler Combs</small><ref name=UFCprofile />
== Mixed martial arts record == {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 1 | ko-losses= 3 | sub-losses= | sub-wins= 9 | dec-wins= 2 | dec-losses= | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 12–3 |Thibault Gouti |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve |{{dts|2017|September|2}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:28 |Rotterdam, Netherlands | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 12–2 | Gregor Gillespie | KO (punches) | UFC 210 | {{dts|2017|April|08}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:21 | Buffalo, New York, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 12–1 | Jake Matthews | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson | {{dts|2016|November|27}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 11–1 | Joaquim Silva | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale | {{dts|2016|July|08}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:34 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 11–0 | Ramsey Nijem | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 | {{dts|2015|July|25}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Chicago Illinois, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 10–0 | Tyler Combs | TKO (punches) | Colosseum Combat 32 | {{dts|2015|May|09}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:31 | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | {{small|Won the Colosseum Lightweight Championship.}}<ref name="auto3"/> |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 9–0 | Ramico Blackmon | Submission (guillotine choke) | Michiana Fight League 37 | {{dts|2015|March|28}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:58 | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 8–0 | Ian Rammel | Submission (brabo choke) | Midwest Fighting Series 12 | {{dts|2015|January|30}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:33 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–0 | Jacob Clark | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Midwest Fighting Series 10 | {{dts|2014|August|15}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:18 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 6–0 | Gino DiGiulio | Submission (punches) | Midwest Fighting Series 9 | {{dts|2014|April|04}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:23 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 5–0 | Daniel Head | Submission (guillotine choke) | Colosseum Combat 27 | {{dts|2013|November|23}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:58 | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–0 | Andrew Huffman | Submission (armbar) | Midwest Fighting Series 6 | {{dts|2013|October|11}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:14 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–0 | Ryan McIntosh | Submission (punches) | Midwest Fighting Series 5 | {{dts|2013|July|19}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:05 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–0 | Brandon Priest | Submission (choke) | Midwest Fighting Series 4 | {{dts|2013|May|10}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:12 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–0 | Joel Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Absolute Cage Fighting 2 | {{dts|2012|November|17}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:09 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- {{end}} <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andrew-Holbrook-78384|title=Andrew Holbrook MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-04-15}}</ref>
==See also== * List of current UFC fighters * List of male mixed martial artists
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== * {{Sherdog|78384}} * {{UFC|andrew-holbrook}}
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