E. Barboza and I. Topuria will meet on October 29th (Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage)
Going through a difficult time in his career, the Brazilian Edson Barboza will have a tough challenge ahead of them in their objective of getting back on the path to victory. The Brazilian veteran will face the Spanish prospect Ilia Topuria in an event scheduled by Ultimate for October 29th. The duel will be valid in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg) and the card will be held at the UFC Apex, the organization's home in Las Vegas (USA). The information was first released by the 'Eurosport Spain' channel.
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Considered one of the organization's greatest prospects today, the Spaniard Ilia Topuria He arrived at the UFC in October 2020 and won all four of his fights, the last three by knockout. Undefeated in his career with 12 victories, 'El Matador' returns to his original division after a short stint of just one fight in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg).
One of the greatest and most respected fighters in the history of Brazilian MMA, Edson Barboza comes from three defeats in his last four fights, two of which were consecutive. At 36 years old, the Rio native from Nova Friburgo has already faced names like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Donald Cerrone, Justin gaethje, Anthony Pettis, The striking ace has a record in the sport of 22 triumphs and 11 setbacks.
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