Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Kurt Holobaugh will take on Kaynan “Bahia” Kruschewsky in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Holobaugh brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Kruschewsky, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Holobaugh has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.37 per minute. On the other hand, Kruschewsky boasts a 39% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.08 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 38-year-old, Kurt Holobaugh is coming in with a 21-8-0 (1 NC) record. Holobaugh will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Trey Ogden at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas in March.

Kruschewsky, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Kurt Holobaugh on March 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis and holds a 15-2-0 (1 NC) record.

Kurt Holobaugh has a orthodox fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 33-year-old Kaynan Kruschewsky is an orthodox fighter with a 73″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Kurt Holobaugh stats

→ Holobaugh’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Holobaugh lands 4.37 significant strikes per minute.
→ Holobaugh’s takedown accuracy is 36%.
→ Holobaugh’s takedown average is 0.71 per 15 minutes.
→ Holobaugh’s takedown defense is 46%.

Holobaugh comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.37 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kruschewsky fires at 39% accuracy, landing about 5.08 significant strikes per minute. Kurt Holobaugh also has a 36% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.71 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kruschewsky’s 2.18 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Kaynan Kruschewsky stats

→ Kruschewsky’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Kruschewsky lands 5.08 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kruschewsky’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Kruschewsky’s takedown average is 2.18 per 15 minutes.
→ Kruschewsky’s takedown defense is 0%.

Kaynan spent, on average, 3:27 minutes in the Octagon, and Kurt has an average fight time of 10:32 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Kurt or Kaynan? Sound off in the comments.

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