Edson Barboza Claims He’s The More Dangerous Striker Against Justin Gaethje

This weekend (Sat. March 30, 2019) UFC on ESPN 2 will be headlined by what looks to be a Fight Of The Year candidate on paper. Two of the UFC’s most vicious strikers, Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza, will go head-to-head inside the Wells Fargo C…

This weekend (Sat. March 30, 2019) UFC on ESPN 2 will be headlined by what looks to be a Fight Of The Year candidate on paper. Two of the UFC’s most vicious strikers, Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza, will go head-to-head inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Barboza comes off a December third-round […]

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Justin Gaethje Believes His UFC Philadelphia Pay is Inadequate

Main eventing for the fourth time in what is still a young UFC career is bittersweet for Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is a man who feeds off the thrill of the fight and appreciates the adulation he has received both from fans and the promotion for his perfo…

Main eventing for the fourth time in what is still a young UFC career is bittersweet for Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is a man who feeds off the thrill of the fight and appreciates the adulation he has received both from fans and the promotion for his performances in the Octagon, with the fan-favorite slugger winning […]

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Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje Officially Headlines UFC on ESPN 2

An amazing fight that was rumored is now official as Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje will headline UFC on ESPN 2 in March. The second event, which takes place March 30 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on ESPN, is starting to take shape. The promotion announced the news of the main event earlier today […]

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An amazing fight that was rumored is now official as Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje will headline UFC on ESPN 2 in March.

The second event, which takes place March 30 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on ESPN, is starting to take shape. The promotion announced the news of the main event earlier today (h/t MMAJunkie).

Barboza, 33, is fresh off a brutal TKO of Dan Hooker at UFC on FOX 31. The win was much needed for the Brazilian, who had dropped his two fights prior to that. “Junior’s” impressive win on the final FOX card earned him the No. 6 lightweight rank.

Just like Barboza, Gaethje, 30, got back to his winning ways with a 1:27 KO of James Vick last August. The win earned the knockout artist a Top 10 ranking at No. 9.

Here is a look at UFC on ESPN 2’s card so far:

Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje

Michelle Waterson vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Alexa Grasso vs. Marina Rodriguez

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Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje Official For UFC On ESPN 2 Headliner

It’s official, Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje will headline UFC on ESPN 2. Late last week, sources told our Damon Martin that Barboza vs. Gaethje would serve as UFC Philly’s headliner. The UFC made it official earlier today (Jan. 22). Ini…

It’s official, Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje will headline UFC on ESPN 2. Late last week, sources told our Damon Martin that Barboza vs. Gaethje would serve as UFC Philly’s headliner. The UFC made it official earlier today (Jan. 22). Initial reports had the match-up pegged for UFC Nashville. Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz immediately shot […]

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Justin Gaethje vs. Edson Barboza In The Works For UFC Philly

A barn burner between Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza might be part of an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card in Philadelphia. There was some confusion over the initial reporting of the match-up. MMAJunkie initially reported Gaethje vs. Barboza …

A barn burner between Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza might be part of an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card in Philadelphia. There was some confusion over the initial reporting of the match-up. MMAJunkie initially reported Gaethje vs. Barboza as being targeted for UFC Nashville. Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz denied it. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto later reported […]

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Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje Slated For UFC Nashville

UFC on ESPN+ 6 just added another explosive fight as Edson Barboza will take on Justin Gaethje in a pivotal lightweight match-up. The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennesse will host the sixth event collaboration between the UFC & ESPN. Although the UFC just recently announced the March card, the event is already stacking up quite […]

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UFC on ESPN+ 6 just added another explosive fight as Edson Barboza will take on Justin Gaethje in a pivotal lightweight match-up.

The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennesse will host the sixth event collaboration between the UFC & ESPN. Although the UFC just recently announced the March card, the event is already stacking up quite nicely.

MMAjunkie broke the news with this tweet:

Barboza is fresh off a thrilling victory over Dan Hooker at UFC on FOX 31 back in December. The feared Brazilian striker hopes that a win over Gaethje could land him another title shot.

As for “The Highlight”, he got back to his winning ways with his insane knock out of James Vick at UFC Fight Night 135 last August in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The former WSOF titleholder has repeatedly called out formerly scheduled opponent Al Iaquinta, with ‘Ragin” turning him down. Now, he has quite possibly most exciting striking-based match-up he could get in the UFC.

Here is a look at the three fights slated for UFC on ESPN+ 6 so far.

Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis – Main Event

Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje

Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis

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