Brazilian striker Edson Barboza currently sits at No. 6 at 155-pound division is coming off back to back losses in less than four months, said recently he doesn’t want a break following a tough loss at UFC Atlantic City. Prior to his losing streak, Barboza won three-straight in a row over the likes of Anthony Pettis, Gilbert Melendez, and Beniel Dariush
Former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) champion and UFC Lightweight contender Justin Gaethje sits at No. 7 is also coming off consecutive losses from the hands-off Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. Prior to most recent defeats, Gathje was undefeated won all his professional fights (18-2).
There fight seems terrific for Barboza’s manager, Alex Davis who told Portal do Vale Tudo; he’s hoping that this matchup comes to fruition:(Via MMAMania)
The lightweight division is full of potential stars, not to mention its former champion Conor Mcgregor is the biggest draw in UFC history. Any top-ranked lightweight contender could face Irishman, and the ratings would be great. With the emergence of fighters such as Kevin Lee and Justin Gaethje, the division has added more flare, youth, and excitement. Divison’s current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is out until fall, with Mcgregor facing legal troubles and not to forget Tony Ferguson who is nursing his injured knee, targeting a November return. Until then Barboza vs. Gaethje fight would definitely electrify MMA fans.
