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Report: Kurt Holobaugh vs. Matt Bessette to headline Dana White’s Contender Series debut

While not officially announced, it looks as if we have our first main event for UFC president Dana White’s brand new Tuesday night promotion. FanSided reported earlier in the week that Titan FC interim lightweight champion Kurt Holobaugh will take on CES featherweight champion Matt Bessette on July 11th. Titan FC CEO Jeff Aronson later posted a congratulations to Holobaugh on his Instagram page.

Holobaugh (17-4) fought once in Strikeforce and once in the UFC, losing both times by decision to Pat Healy and Steven Siler, respectively.