Few things are as real as a mixed martial arts contest, and collecting a trio of wins inside his first year on the roster sets Lebosnoyani up for even stiffer challenges in the ever-talented welterweight division. 

First things first, though, and that’s the business of getting his hand raised on October 31. 

“I think this matchup is definitely geared for me,” he said. “This guy, he's very tough, very talented. He's skilled in a certain area of martial arts, which is his wrestling, so I think he's going to try to wrestle me. Obviously, I think my skill set is very well-rounded. I have grappling, I have striking, and I have the experience. 

“I'm definitely not underestimating my opponent by any means. I think (in) a fight, anything can happen, but I do think that I have the skills to get my hand raised.”