After knocking out Terry Etim with a spinning heel kick at UFC 142, Edson Barboza proved he is ready for the big time.
Barboza earned “Knockout of the Night” as well as his third straight “Fight of the Night” bonus.
Barboza is one of the best young strikers in MMA today and could become a serious threat in the lightweight division.
Here are five fights that he could take to prove he is ready for a high-profile fight.