Lightweight action has been added to March’s UFC Vegas 104 card at the UFC Apex.
Alexander Hernandez (15-8) will face off against Kurt Holobaugh (21-8, 1NC) at the event, set for March 15, 2025 at the UFC-owned and operated venue. Iridium Sports Agency, who represent Hernandez, announced the news on Friday.
MMA Junkie had previously reported the booking.
Alexander “The Great” Hernandez will enter the fight off a split decision victory against Austin Hubbard in October that snapped a two-fight skid. He’s 2-2 in his past four, with wins over Hubbard and Jim Miller, and losses to Bill Algeo and Damon Jackson.
As for Kurt Holobaugh, he’s 2-1 in his third stint with the promotion. Holobaugh made his promotional debut in April of 2013, losing to Steven Siler, and released on fight later (Holobaugh’s entrance into the UFC had come when the promotion acquired rival Strikeforce).
In 2018, Holobaugh returned via the Contender Series (though his win on the show was overturned due to using a pre-fight IV to rehydrate), going 0-3 and being released a second time.
2023 saw Kurt Holobaugh embark on a third UFC stint after winning The Ultimate Fighter 31; he defeated Austin Hubbard to claim the TUF crown, and is coming off a victory over Kaynan Kruschewsky.
UFC Vegas 104 currently features the following reported match-ups:
Daniel Barez vs. André Lima
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Ryan Spann
Carli Judice vs. Yuneisy Duben
Sam Hughes vs. Stephanie Luciano
Brendson Ribeiro vs. Diyar Nurgozhay
Cody Gibson vs. Da’Mon Blackshear
Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh
Carlos Vera vs. Josias Musasa
