Yahoo Sports Kurt Holobaugh’s ‘TUF 31’ chronicles: After the cameras stopped rolling and the dust settled
“The Ultimate Fighter 31” with coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler came to an end Tuesday night, attracting more eyeballs back to the series.
This season featured eight lightweights and eight bantamweights. McGregor’s team was comprised of eight fighters who have not competed in the UFC against Chandler’s team of eight UFC alumni.
Among those UFC alums was 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 has peeled back the curtain to provide an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look and give insight into what may not have made it on the show.
Check out below what Holobaugh had to say about Episode 12, the season finale that featured Rico DiSciullo vs. Cody Gibson.
Crawfish idea conception
Drama in the kitchen – and its origin
'F*ck you' notes
The team helps Gibson's bad weight cut procedures
A secret well kept
Fighting a friend
Preparing for someone you recently trained with
Closing time
Back to earth
How 'TUF' changes you
Career revival
