However, Waldburger was pulled from the event and replaced by Kenny Robertson. Waldburger faced Adlan Amagov on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. Waldburger faced Mike Pyle on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round. Waldburger was expected to face Wendell Oliveira on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. However, the fight was cancelled on the day of the weigh ins, as Waldburger passed out while cutting weight. Both fighters were paid their show money. The bout with Oliveira was rescheduled for May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67. However, it was scrapped yet again after Waldburger pulled out of the bout on May 19 due to undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Darren Till. In turn, Waldburger was released from the promotion. Waldburger is married to Shayla Moore who is the daughter of his coach, John Moore of the Grappler's Lair gym. They have two sons and one daughter as of 2017.