Other names The Crowbar Nationality American Reach 70.0 in (178 cm) | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Name Matt Hobar Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) Role Mixed Martial Artist | |
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Born January 7, 1987 (age 37) Dallas, Texas, United States ( 1987-01-07 ) Profiles |
Torque move of the week with sean spencer and matt hobar
Matthew Hobar (born January 7, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Hobar has also formerly competed for Legacy Fighting Championship and Shark Fights. He is the former Legacy FC bantamweight champion.
Contents
- Torque move of the week with sean spencer and matt hobar
- Ross grimsley vs matt hobar part 3
- Early career
- Legacy Fighting Championship
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Championships and accomplishments
- References

Ross grimsley vs matt hobar part 3
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.

A rematch with Steven Peterson took place at Legacy FC 16 on December 14, 2012. He won the fight via majority decision.
He next faced Nelson Salas at Legacy FC 19 on April 12, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Hobar stepped in as a replacement for Wilson Reis to face Pedro Munhoz at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado on May 31, 2014. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Hobar faced Aaron Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos on August 23, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Hobar faced Sergio Pettis at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The bout earned Hobar a Fight of the Night bonus award.
Hobar was expected to face Norifumi Yamamoto on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. However, the bout was scrapped as both fighters suffered injuries during the week leading up to the event.