UFC roster update: Zak Ottow, Kurt Holobaugh among 10 released; one fighter announces retirement

The UFC is trimming its roster as 2019 comes to an end, with 11 fighters parting ways.

Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 230 weigh-ins (MMA Junkie Image)

Te Edwards | Lightweight (6-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC)

A signee off of Dana White’s Contender Series, [autotag]Te Edwards[/autotag] came into the UFC with a head full of steam in 2018. An Arizona State University wrestler who won six pro bouts by knockout, Edwards posed a unique threat to the lightweight division. However, Edwards dropped his two outings to Don Madge and Dennis Bermudez, respectively.

Jason Gonzalez | Lightweight (11-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC)

A lengthy lightweight, [autotag]Jason Gonzalez[/autotag] made his UFC debut after a stint on Season 22 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” After being knocked out by Drew Dober in his debut at UFC 203 in September 2016, Gonzalez rebounded with a win over JC Cottrell. Before parting ways with the UFC, Gonzalez lost a “Fight of the Night” to Gregor Gillespie and, in April, was submitted by Jim Miller at UFC on ESPN+ 8.

Kurt Holobaugh | Lightweight (17-7 MMA, 0-4 UFC)

After numerous impressive regional showings and a brutal knockout of Matt Bessette on DWCS, [autotag]Kurt Holobaugh[/autotag] came into his second UFC stint with a lot of momentum. Despite spirited efforts against Raoni Barcelos, Shane Burgos, and Thiago Moises, the Louisianan was unable to capture his elusive first UFC victory.

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