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UFC Adds Khabib Nurmagomedov – Edson Barboza Bout to December Schedule
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 has received a high stakes, lightweight fight, as the promotion’s announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Edson Barboza at the event.
The December 30th card will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,… Read More
Edson Barboza Reports He’s Accepted Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been campaigning for a fight with interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson, but Edson Barboza’s reporting that the UFC has offered him a fight with the undefeated fighter.
Nurmagomedov has yet to be signed for… Read More
Edson Barboza Warns Kevin Lee, Says Rising LW “Will Learn Things the Hard Way”
By FCF Staff
Recently Kevin Lee referred to Edson Barboza as one of the lightweight’s whose “already down the hill”, and now the latter’s responded.
Lee reportedly made the comment following his controversial, submission win over Michael Chiesa, which took… Read More
Edson Barboza Makes Case For Why Conor McGregor is “Not The Real Champ”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is officially the UFC’s lightweight champ, but in the eyes of Edson Barboza, the Irish star hasn’t truly proven he’s the 155 pound king.
McGregor laid claim to the lightweight crown last November, by stopping… Read More
UFC FN 106 Highlights: Edson Barboza Takes Out Beneil Dariush With Vicious Flying Knee
UNREAL! @EdsonBarbozaJr is a human highlight reel. Flying Knee to the moon landed on Dariush FTW. #UFCFortaleza https://t.co/PNJtzlLvz6
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 12, 2017
Edson Barboza Says His “Evil” Leg Kicks Are Why He’s Having Trouble Finding a Fight
By FCF Staff
As 2016 comes to a close, Edson Barboza doesn’t have another fight booked, and the lightweight contender is questioning whether it’s because of his vaunted leg kicks.
Barboza is coming off a decision win over Gilbert Melendez,… Read More
UFC on FOX 20: Edson Barboza Backstage Interview
UFC on FOX 20: Edson Barboza Octagon Interview
UFC on FOX 20: Gilbert Melendez Says he Has “Compelling Storyline” Involving Eddie Alvarez, if he Beats Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has lost two of his last three fights, the lightweight contender believes a win over Edson Barboza tonight will put him in an interesting position, in terms of calling for a title shot.
Melendez… Read More
UFC on FOX 20: The Matchup – Edson Barboza vs Gilbert Melendez
UFC Fight Night Chicago Road to the Octagon: Gilbert Melendez vs Edson Barboza
Report: UFC Targeting Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez For Next FOX Card
By FCF Staff
Following Edson Barboza’s impressive win over Anthony Pettis last month, it looks as though the lightweight will face another top contender in Gilbert Melendez.
Barboza outstruck Pettis at UFC 197 on April 23rd, and earned a unanimous… Read More
UFC 197: Edson Barboza Says Ricardo Almeida Has Been Telling Striker to Believe in All Areas of His Game
By FCF Staff
Since Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza are considered to be two of the best strikers in the UFC, the consensus is that their bout this Saturday will be an all stand-up affair. But, based off recent comments… Read More
UFC Books Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza
By FCF Staff
UFC 197 has received a compelling lightweight fight, between two of the division’s top strikers, as the promotion has announced that Anthony Pettis will battle Edson Barboza.
Pettis (18-4) will be looking to get back on track,… Read More
Edson Barboza’s Boxing Coach Says Feared Striker’s Stand-Up Has Reached New Levels
By FCF Staff
Edson Barboza is widely considered to be one of the best strikers in the UFC’s lightweight division, but as he gets ready to fight Tony Ferguson, his boxing coach says his stand-up is more dangerous than ever.… Read More
UFC Confirms Edson Barboza vs.Tony Ferguson After Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Khabib Nurmagomedov from the TUF 22 Finale, the UFC has announced that Edson Barboza has agreed to step in and fight Tony Ferguson.
Recently Nurmagomedov reported that he’s broken a rib, and as… Read More
UFC’s Edson Barboza Would be “Very Happy” to Fight Anthony Pettis or Tony Ferguson Next
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win colum at UFC on FOX 16, Edson Barboza is looking to secure a high profile fight, and make some more moves in the UFC’s lightweight division.
Barboza outscored Paul Felder last month… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Edson Barboza Has New Opponent After Myles Jury Withdraws
By FCF Staff
Myles Jury will have to wait even longer for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight contender has withdrawn from UFC on FOX 16 due to injury.… Read More