After insistence, Edson Barboza finds an opponent in the top 15 and returns to the Octagon in March, says website

E. Barboza at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

With an eye on a quick recovery at featherweight (up to 65,7kg.), Edson Barboza He insisted so much that he ended up finding an opponent. Defeated by Giga Chikadze in his last commitment, the Friburgo native is now preparing to face Bryce mitchell in an event that takes place on March 5th, with no defined location yet. The information was released by 'MMA Junkie'.

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With dreams of competing for the category belt in the near future, Barboza is racing against time to erase his stumble against Chikadze. In recent weeks, the Friborg native had been using social media to try to find someone who would agree to the commitment.

Willing to measure strength against the aggressive Edson, Bryce will have a special flavor in the clash. Having recovered from injuries that took him out of action for more than a year, the athlete will face one of the toughest commitments of his career.

The fight against Mitchell will be Barboza's fourth challenge at featherweight. So far, the Brazilian has two triumphs and two setbacks.

Today, Edson is in 10th position in the group led by Alexander Volkanovsky. Bryce follows closely behind, in 11th.

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