Oh boy, here we go. So, there’s this lightweight clash that’s got everyone talking. It’s between Kurt Holobaugh, you know, the guy who clinched the title in “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31, and Kaynan Kruschewsky. They’re set to throw down at a UFC Fight Night happening at the Apex in Vegas. Mark your calendars for July 20th, folks.
Now, where did I hear this first? Ah, yes. MMAjunkie.com spilled the beans on X (that’s what we’re calling Twitter these days). And guess what? Holobaugh himself gave it the nod on Instagram. So, it’s legit.
This fight’s a big deal for Holobaugh. It’s his second go-around in his third stint with the UFC. He’s looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to Trey Ogden back in March. That loss was a bit of a bummer, ending his three-fight win streak. Tough break.
On the flip side, we’ve got Kruschewsky, a.k.a. “Bahia”. His last fight? Not so great. He faced a brutal knockout by Elves Brener in the first round. That was his hello-and-goodbye to his seven-fight unbeaten streak. Before that, he was the big cheese in Jungle Fight, even snagged a UFC contract with a win on Dana White’s Contender Series. Talk about a rollercoaster, huh?
So, yeah. That’s the scoop. Las Vegas, July 20th. Be there or be square.