Matthew Hobar (born January 7, 1987) is an American

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who competed in the UFC's

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division. A professional competitor since 2011, Hobar also formerly competed for Legacy Fighting Championship and

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. 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. 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

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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

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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. Matt Hobar officially retired July 2016 due to neck injuries.https://www.facebook.com/mhobar/posts/10104136946657633

Championships and accomplishments

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** Fight of the Night (one time) *Legacy Fighting Championship **Legacy FC bantamweight championship (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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