UFC lightweight prospect Edson Barboza has been
linked to a potential matchup with Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi, but the Brazilian’s camp says those reports are
premature.
Brazilian-based outlet Tatame suggested Barboza and Gomi would meet at
August’s “UFC: Rio,” event, but Barboza’s manager, Alex Davis, told
MMAjunkie.com there has been no such discussion thus
far.
That said, Davis said his client would be thrilled to fight in his
native country, and they welcome any opponent the UFC puts on the table.