Edson Barboza UFC Vegas 81. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@ufc
Protagonist of a gala performance in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 81, Edson Barboza not only did he triumph and earn a 'Fight of the Night' bonus, but his talent and race were also recognized by his professional colleagues. At 37 years old, the Ultimate veteran received applause on social media after achieving an emotional victory over Sodiq Yussuf.
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“What a WARRIOR performance from Edson Barboza”, he reacted Corey anderson.
What a WARRIOR of a performance by @EdsonBarbozaJR !!#ufcfightnight
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) October 15, 2023
“37 years in the best shape of his career. He survived the first round and dominated the entire fight and scored a takedown in the last round. WHAT A LEGEND”, he said Renato Moicano.
37 in the best shape of his career…. Survive that first round and dominate the entire fight and land a takedown in the last round WHAT A LEGEND # UFCVegas81
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 15, 2023
"Edson Barboza deserve! He always shows up (for the fight)”, he published Frankie Edgar.
@EdsonBarbozaJR deserves that one! #ufcvegas81 always shows up!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 15, 2023
“What an incredible fight. Edson is wild. 37 years of youth”, he praised Thiago Moses.
What an incredible fight, Edson is a savage, 37 years young # UFCVegas81
— Thiago Moses (@ThiagoMoisesMMA) October 15, 2023
Appointed as underdogs in betting houses, Edson Barboza He endured a storm in the first round, where he lost 10-8, due to the extensive control and blows applied by Sodiq Yussuf. Despite the bad moment, the athlete recovered and turned the fight around, winning a unanimous decision from the judges.
Currently placed 13th in the featherweight rankings (up to 65,7kg), the Friborg native expects to steal the 11th place position occupied by the Nigerian. Fueled by two consecutive victories, the athlete has the opportunity to take another step towards the belt.
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