UFC legend Edson Barboza has known as for a combat in opposition to Jalin Turner within the light-weight division this weekend.
Edson Barboza has been placing on entertaining matches for combined martial arts followers all over the world for years. Though he did not at all times win, he was the kind of fighter who knew the right way to get essentially the most out of each himself and his opponent, and he by no means turned down a troublesome problem.
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In his previous eight fights, Barboza is 4-4 with two wins by knockout, and at 39 years outdated he nonetheless seems to have the facility wanted to trigger issues for anybody at 145 and 155 kilos. After returning to the division earlier this yr, he’ll stay at light-weight this time round, dealing with Jalyn Turner, who has opted to retire and are available again.
In a latest interview, Barboza made it clear that he needs to placed on one other legendary combat for the followers.
Barboza needs conflict with Turner
“It may be a conflict like every other, proper? The kind of combat that individuals like and the kind of combat that I like. It may be a conflict. He is an awesome fighter, an awesome striker. It is undoubtedly going to be an thrilling combat.”
“I feel he is aware of what’s greatest for him (Turner popping out of retirement). If he needs to return again, that is good. For him, if he is prepared to return again for that, I at all times want him the very best.”
“I am nonetheless excited. I am nonetheless having fun with each second. Each time I step into the Octagon, I am not simply within the Octagon, I’ll the fitness center, I am weight-reduction plan, I am attempting to do all the pieces proper. I am nonetheless having enjoyable and I nonetheless love this sport.”
