BARBOZA vs MELENDEZBrazilian banger Edson Barboza used his patented leg kicks to great advantage in his UFC Fight Night co-main event against perennial lightweight standout Gilbert Melendez on Saturday, parlaying those punishing strikes into a three-round unanimous decision at the United Center in Chicago.Scores were 30-27 twice and 29-28.Melendez didn’t shy away from standup exchanges with Barboza in the first round, though two missed takedown attempts played into that reality. “El Nino” did hold his own with the Brazilian for the most part, but Barboza’s kicks did mar … Read the Full Article Here
Barboza, Ngannou, Herrig claim big wins
BARBOZA vs MELENDEZBrazilian banger Edson Barboza used his patented leg kicks to great advantage in his UFC Fight Night co-main event against perennial lightweight standout Gilbert Melendez on Saturday, parlaying those punishing strikes into a three-ro…