Kurt Holobaugh’s ‘TUF 31’ chronicles: A dream comes true, ice baths from hell, and Bruce Buffer to the rescue
“The Ultimate Fighter 31” is ongoing with coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler attracting more eyeballs back to the series.
This season, which features eight lightweights and eight bantamweights, airs Tuesdays on ESPN. McGregor’s team features eight fighters who have not competed in the UFC against Chandler’s team of eight UFC alumni.
Among those UFC alums is Kurt Holobaugh, the lone fighter who had two previous stints with the promotion. Holobaugh went 0-4 over those stretches, but history shows a tough strength of schedule: Steven Siler, Raoni Barcelos, Shane Burgos, and Thiago Moises.
Now at lightweight rather than featherweight, Holobaugh devastated two opponents to get a third look from the UFC.
Each week here at MMA Junkie, Holobaugh will peel back the curtain and provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look and give insight into what may not have made the cut onto the episode.
Check out below what Holobaugh had to say about Episode 11, which included his semifinal fight vs. Jason Knight.
Fighting a friend
A gentlemen's agreement
Confidence leads to dominance
The violence-o-meter was high
Surprise
Real timeline of the two fights
Cold pluges gone wrong
Bruce Buffer to the rescue
Redemption
