Tag: Edson Barboza

Five Matchups Set For October 29th UFC Event

UFC's October 29th card is quickly being built up, as a total of five bouts have been reported for the show already. The bouts, which are joining a show that doesn't have a set location currently, are all broken down here. Barboza vs. Topuria Lined Up Undefeated featherweight Ilia Topuria will get the chance to … Continue reading Five Matchups Set For October 29th UFC Event →

UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview

UFC pay-per-view events are usually focused on high-profile title fights in the promotion, but that won't be the case on Saturday night. Instead, UFC 272 will look at a grudge match in the promotion's welterweight division. The top bout on the card sees Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal compete. The event is being billed as … Continue reading UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview →

UFC Looking To Book Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell For March 5th Event

Undefeated featherweight Bryce Mitchell could get a big challenge next year, as the UFC is aiming to put him up against Edson Barboza for their March 5th event. News of the potential bout was first reported by Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie. The fight, which has been verbally agreed upon, is set … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell For March 5th Event →

UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage

Rising featherweight Giga Chikadze will get his biggest test on Saturday night, as he will get his first UFC main event bout when paired against Edson Barboza. The fight headlines a UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The 12-fight card also includes … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview

Giga Chikadze, one of the fastest rising UFC prospects, will get a big test on Saturday night. The 33-year-old featherweight will compete in his first UFC main event tonight, facing veteran Edson Barboza in what could be up to a five round fight. The bout headlines a 12-bout "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 30: Barboza vs. Chikadze Preview →

Giga Chikadze To Make His UFC Main Event Debut Against Edson Barboza on August 28th

Giga Chikadze will get his first main event UFC fight on August 28th, facing veteran Edson Barboza in a five-round featherweight bout. The new main event matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Monday. The fight headlines a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Chikdaze is getting … Continue reading Giga Chikadze To Make His UFC Main Event Debut Against Edson Barboza on August 28th →

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Live Coverage

UFC's new lightweight champion will be crowned on Saturday night, as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will compete for the currently-vacant belt. Their title fight is set to headline UFC 262, a pay-per-view card that will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on … Continue reading UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Live Coverage →

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Preview

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated UFC's lightweight division from 2018 to 2020. Now that he has retired and vacated his belt, his reign has finished. On Saturday night, the next era of the division will begin, as Charles Oliveira will fight former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. The high-stakes title fight … Continue reading UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Preview →

Featherweights Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos To Fight At May 15th UFC Event

Featherweights Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos will clash at UFC's May 15th event. The matchup was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. The fight joins a growing lineup that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Barboza will be returning after earning a much-needed victory in his last bout. The now decade-long … Continue reading Featherweights Edson Barboza and Shane Burgos To Fight At May 15th UFC Event →