As reported on Fighters.com, Jim Hettes was injured in training and out of his UFC 159 bout with Steve Siler. UFC scrambled to find a last minute replacement and they have now confirmed that Strikeforce import Kurt Holobaugh will step in to face Siller. Holobaugh was 9-0 going into the final Strikeforce card in January, but lost via decision to Strikeforce number one contender Pat Healy. He looks to rebound in his UFC debut.
UFC 159: Jones Vs Sonnen will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship fight between defending champion Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen. The card takes place on April 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Pat Healy Draws Kurt Holobaugh for Strikeforce’s Swan Song
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Ya’ll must not know anything about fighting… You have to do research instead of just spitting out who your favorite fighter is. Holobaugh gave Pat Healy the number one contender for Strikeforce 155 belt a run for his money. Don’t get me wrong Siler is a great fighter, but it deff won’t be easy for Siler to get this win. I personally go with Holobaugh on this one. Coming down to 145… I believe he pulls this one off!!
Siller’s night just got easier
Holo is in over his head.